Wakefield Metropolitan District Council6 hrs agoPlans to turn Methodist chapel into flats approvedThe main church will be converted into 11 flats with parking under the new scheme.6 hrs ago17 hrs agoThe town where Labour support has fallen by 52%Voters tell the BBC they have switched to Reform after becoming disillusioned with Labour.17 hrs ago4 days agoCouncil votes to cut school uniform grantOnly families in the most need will now be eligible for school uniform vouchers for their children.4 days ago9 Jun 2026Newly elected Reform councillor quits partyRhys Carr says the party is "no longer the right fit for me".9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Woman's famous gorilla statue to move to LondonAdele Teale was told by Wakefield Council that the gorilla must be removed from her Stanley house.9 Jun 202627 May 2026Council cuts £1.3m from free school uniform schemeThe Reform UK-led Wakefield council is reducing the previous adminstration's £2m budget.27 May 202620 May 2026New leaders sworn in for West Yorkshire councilsVoting took place across the region on Wednesday with two new Reform leaders appointed.20 May 202618 May 2026Solar farm given approval despite objectionsPanels will be installed across greenbelt land at Owlers Farm, between Ossett and Kirkhamgate.18 May 202616 May 2026How 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?16 May 2026...
