Wakefield Metropolitan District Council6 hrs agoMan told to close private swimming pool businessPlanning inspector agrees with council concerns about public pool run from private home.6 hrs ago15 hrs agoFirm says waste site could cost millions to clearResidents fear operator will be slow to comply with legal order to clear the site of waste.15 hrs ago1 day agoCaravan park at former pig farm ordered to closeGovernment inspector upholds Wakefield Council's enforcement notice for site to be cleared.1 day ago7 days ago'Using AI to manipulate the truth is not on'A Wakefield councillor warns of the dangers of fake images in the run-up to local elections.7 days ago25 Mar 2026Bed firm ordered to demolish factory extensionWakefield Council rejects the application by Sleep Factory to expand its premises in Ossett.25 Mar 202624 Mar 2026Fans fear 'asset strip' at rugby club - councillorCouncillors have been "inundated" with concerns from Featherstone Rovers fans, meeting hears.24 Mar 202622 Mar 2026The wall of silence around the Groucho Club's Yorkshire moveThe private members' club was due to open a venue in Wakefield this year - but nothing has happened.22 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Plan to demolish city shopping centre confirmedWakefield councillors vote to buy and knock down the Ridings Shopping Centre.17 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Closed private school reopens for SEND educationWragby School has leased the former Wakefield Independent School site after closure last summer.13 Mar 2026...
