Wakefield Metropolitan District Council2 days agoPlans submitted for rooftop hospital solar farmMore than 600 solar panels could be installed at the Fieldhead Hospital site in Wakefield.2 days ago5 Jul 2026Battery storage site given go-ahead after appealMore than 2,000 people objected to installing 72 containers for lithium ion batteries near Heath.5 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Funding to repair tens of thousands of potholesThe money is expected to pay for resurfacing, patching and other work on roads in West Yorkshire.3 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Cost to clear waste site could exceed £30mLocal residents have complained about the smell and litter coming from the site for years.1 Jul 202622 Jun 2026Second Reform councillor quits partySteve Lewis became a councillor for Reform UK in Wakefield after elections held on 7 May.22 Jun 202621 Jun 2026Plans to turn Methodist chapel into flats approvedThe main church will be converted into 11 flats with parking under the new scheme.21 Jun 202621 Jun 2026The town where Labour support has fallen by 52%Voters tell the BBC they have switched to Reform after becoming disillusioned with Labour.21 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Council votes to cut school uniform grantOnly families in the most need will now be eligible for school uniform vouchers for their children.17 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Newly elected Reform councillor quits partyRhys Carr says the party is "no longer the right fit for me".9 Jun 2026...
