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  • About Wakefield Council

    Information about how the council is run, our budgets, policies, consultations, and how to access information about Wakefield Council.

  • Adult social care

    Find out more about adult social care in the Wakefield district and how we can help you or someone you care for live more independently.

  • Anti-social behaviour

    Learn how we can tackle anti-social behaviour in the Wakefield district. Report problems with noise, littering, fly-tipping and more.

  • Bins, recycling and environmental health

    Get bin collection dates, report a missed or damaged bin, find a recycling centre and arrange a bulky or medical waste collection.

  • Births, marriages and deaths

    Find out how to register a birth or death, arrange a marriage or citizenship ceremony and view ceremony venues.

  • Business

    Get information on licensing and business rates, find out what support is available to you and your business, hire local event spaces.

  • Children and families

    Find information on Safeguarding, fostering and adoption services, support and information for families.

  • Council Tax

    Information about Council Tax bands and charges, let us know if you are moving home, get support if you are struggling, see discounts and exemptions.

  • Cost of living support

    Learn more about the cost of living advice and support services Wakefield Council have to offer, such as job, housing, energy, and more.

  • Elections

    Learn more about the different types of elections, this year's election results, how to vote, and more.

  • Environment and climate change

    Learn about Wakefield Council's carbon neutral pledge, our progress, how you can reduce carbon emissions and how you can keep up with climate news.

  • Events and Culture

    Find out what's on, details on upcoming events in and around Wakefield and information for visitors and event organisers.

  • Health and advice

    Find out about what Wakefield Council is doing to improve public health in the district, from help and support with your mental health, COVID-19 recovery to children and adult health.

  • Housing

    Learn more about Wakefield Council housing service and what we offer, from applying for a house to local welfare provision and energy-saving tips and support.

  • Jobs and training

    Find out what jobs and training opportunities Wakefield Council and it's partners have to offer.

  • Libraries and local history

    Learn more about the libraries available in the Wakefield District and the services they have to offer.

  • Markets

    From food to fashion, homeware and jewellery, our local markets have an incredible range of goodies to keep shopping bags bulging.

  • Museums and Castles

    Learn more about the various museums and historical castles in the Wakefield District.

  • Our people and communities

    Details on local communities, partnerships, local grants and support, see what we do to help keep communities safe and fight hate crime.

  • Parks, Countryside, and Outdoor Spaces

    Find out more about the various parks, countryside, and outdoor spaces available in the Wakefield District.

  • Planning

    Information about Wakefield's planning policies, strategies for development and monitoring the use of land. Details about the Local Plan, policies and land allocations for guiding new development and protecting the environment.​

  • Sports and Leisure

    Find out more about the leisure centres in Wakefield, our Aspire programmes, health initiatives, and more.

  • Roads and Travel

    Find out more information and advice on roads, maintaining landscapes, and navigating around Wakefield, planned and emergency roadworks in Wakefield.

  • Schools and Education

    Schools and Education

  • Contact Wakefield Council

    Find the right details to contact Wakefield Council directly.

  • About our website

    Explore the rules and regulations of our website.

  • Regeneration

    Find out more about the information available about the Regeneration service with the Wakefield council.

Latest from Wakefield Council

  • Cost of living support (1)

    Learn more about the cost of living advice and support services Wakefield Council have to offer.

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  • 30 hours and tax free childcare

    Government help with childcare costs for parents. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.
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  • New 2023 Apprenticeships

    Would you like to become an apprentice with Wakefield Council. Intake is open. Join our award winning Apprenticeships Team.
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  • Voter ID - new for 2023

    The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections.
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  • Its all love

    Over the winter months, we'll be sharing a range of winter wellness tips on our social media channels.
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