Wakefield Metropolitan District Council2 days agoHow Reform and Greens took advantage of Labour's slow-motion election nightmareA week on, what should we take from this year's local election results in Yorkshire?2 days ago2 days agoReform now run Wakefield - so what do the locals think?Reform UK councillor Karl Johnson is set to become the new leader of Wakefield Council following a dramatic shift in power last week. Here's what some of the locals think.2 days ago3 days agoReform won big in West Yorkshire - but what next?Political map looks very different after huge losses for Labour and major Reform gains.3 days ago6 days agoReform council leaders vow to put district firstReform UK's Karl Johnson is selected to be Wakefield leader after the party secured control of the council.6 days ago9 May 2026Green light for padel courts at rugby clubSandal RUFC on Standbridge Lane in Wakefield can build four courts on its overflow car park.9 May 20268 May 2026Reform UK ousts Labour from Wakefield CouncilThe Labour Party, which has ruled exclusively in Wakefield since 1974, is virtually wiped out.8 May 20267 May 2026Polls open for voting in South and West YorkshireVoters in South and West Yorkshire have begun casting their ballots in the local elections.7 May 20262 May 2026Wakefield Council buys The Ridings for £11mThe council say the deal "reflects the strategic importance of the site" in the planned regeneration.2 May 202628 Apr 2026Council's 'disappointment' as EV trial failsWakefield Council has been trialling an electric bin lorry, but says it can not go electric long-term. 28 Apr 2026...
