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  • About our website

    Explore the rules and regulations of our website. From Wakefield Council privacy notices to our terms and conditions.

  • 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, young people 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 about cost of living support offered by ourselves, the Government, and partners.

  • Culture and heritage

    Find out about culture and heritage in Wakefield district, including information about our Culture Grants, public art and heritage frameworks, Creative Wakefield, and Our Year – Wakefield District 2024.

  • Elections

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

  • Environment and sustainability

    Learn how cutting energy use and food waste can lower household costs, how to prepare for severe weather, and see if an electric vehicle could work for you.

  • 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 its 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

    These pages provide information about Wakefield’s Planning and Building Control services​

  • Regeneration

    Wakefield Council is committed to creating a brighter future for all, by regenerating our city and towns into even more vibrant places to live.

  • Roads and travel

    Find out more information on getting around Wakefield. We have advice on navigating roads, planned and emergency roadworks, and more.

  • Schools and education

    Learn more about the schools and education services in the Wakefield District, view term dates, student transport, extra support, and more.

  • Sport and leisure

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

  • Wakefield events

    Find out what's on, details on upcoming events in and around Wakefield.

  • Contact Wakefield Council

    Through our social media channels Facebook and Twitter, online using My Account or call us on 0345 8 506 506.

  • Equality, diversity and inclusion at Wakefield Council

    Learn how we are putting a strong focus on EDI into both our future planning and all our day-to-day activities.

Latest from Wakefield Council

  • Have your say

    Share your views on the future regeneration of the city centre – including The Ridings.

    Join a public engagement session. Or take part in an online survey.

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  • Wakefield District Children and Young People’s Plan 2025 to 2028

    Read the Wakefield District Children and Young People’s Plan 2025 to 2028.
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  • Start a role in adult social care

    Join adult social care and make a difference every day. There are lots of different roles available including care assistants, support workers and domestic assistants to name a few.
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  • Shared Lives

    It’s like fostering, but for adults. Carers welcome vulnerable adults into their households. They provide support, care, friendship, and a place that feels like home. Find out how you can enjoy the rewards of making a difference to someone’s life, while earning an income.
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  • Armed Forces support

    Find out about the information and support we offer to our Armed Forces personnel, ex-military individuals, their families, and Cadets.
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  • Fostering

    We have children and young people in the Wakefield district now, looking for a home like yours. Discover the rewards of fostering with Wakefield.
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  • Drop-in domestic abuse support services

    The Wakefield Domestic Abuse Support Service is offering drop-in sessions during June and July for anyone needing support.
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