Wakefield and Rothwell Conservatives

20/05/2026

The new Reform run Council now has a strong mandate and residents will expect delivery, not slogans.

From The Ridings to roads, town centres and local services, people now expect to see real visible improvement across Wakefield.

Residents will be watching closely.

‘Because you’re worth it’: New Reform leader of Wakefield Council pledges to ‘put money where our mouth is’

20/05/2026

19/05/2026

Wakefield residents support clean energy but not at the cost of losing more green belt farmland without proper scrutiny.

From Ossett to the proposed Overton and Sitlington site, residents deserve to be listened to before major countryside developments are pushed through.

Solar farm scheme at greenbelt site near Ossett approved

13/05/2026

We welcome any investment aimed at tackling serious violence and anti-social behaviour in Wakefield and it is important that local residents have a direct say in where this funding goes.

While this programme was clearly developed before the recent local elections, the underlying issues remain very real for many communities across our district.

Wakefield Conservatives have consistently argued that safer communities require more than one-off funding announcements. Our 2026 manifesto set out the need for stronger neighbourhood policing, meaningful youth engagement, cleaner public spaces and long-term prevention that restore pride and safety to our communities.

Wakefield residents to decide how £500,000 funding to tackle serious violence is spent

12/05/2026

Congratulations to Cllr Karl Johnson on being appointed Leader of Wakefield Council.

Wakefield faces major challenges and residents will rightly expect strong leadership, stability and delivery over the coming years.

For the sake of our district, we hope the new administration succeeds in improving Wakefield.

First Reform UK leader of Wakefield Council chosen

09/05/2026

Wakefield has spoken loudly.

After decades of frustration with Labour, many residents placed their hopes in Reform UK. That decision now carries a serious responsibility, because protest is easy, governing is not.

The problems facing our district are real:
declining town centres, rising council tax, pressure on local services, litter, anti-social behaviour, poor planning decisions and residents feeling ignored.

But slogans alone will not fix Wakefield.

The new council will now be judged not by speeches, social media clips or blaming others but by results.

Residents do not have time for political infighting, internal drama or endless excuses. They expect councillors to work, deliver and improve our communities.

Wakefield residents will expect:
• honesty instead of excuses
• competence instead of anger
• transparency instead of chaos
• delivery instead of endless campaigning

Wakefield deserves better than political theatre.

This district is filled with decent hardworking people, beautiful countryside, proud communities and huge potential. The coming years will show whether this political earthquake improves our area or simply deepens division and disappointment.

Democracy does not end on election day.
Now comes the difficult part: accountability.

Wakefield residents are watching.

07/05/2026

URGENT:

07/05/2026

TODAY IS POLLING DAY.

Our 10-point plan was not written in an office. It was built from conversations with residents across Wakefield District and from the findings of our 2025 district-wide survey.

People told us they care about:
- Roads and potholes
- Safer communities
- Planning and overdevelopment
- Public transport
- The future of our city centre
- SEND and education
- Adult social care
- Protecting our Green Belt

That is why we produced the only comprehensive local plan in this election.

Last election many people cast protest votes in the General Election and the result was a Labour government nationally. But today’s election is different. This is about who runs Wakefield Council and who will deal with local issues here in our district.

This election is not about wars overseas or national political slogans. It is about roads, buses, planning, neighbourhoods, care, schools and whether Wakefield gets the leadership it deserves.

If people vote simply to “send a message”, nothing locally changes. But if people vote for a party with a serious plan and local candidates working year-round, Wakefield can finally move forward.

Vote Wakefield Conservative, the only party with a comprehensive plan for Wakefield District.

And remember:
YOU HAVE 3 VOTES.

Polls are open until 10pm.

Read our 10- Points Plan in full

https://www.wakefielddistrictconservatives.co.uk/2026-local-election-manifesto-fixing-wakefield-district

06/05/2026

Tomorrow is the day that really matters.

You will see online polls. You will hear predictions. You will see people trying to tell you the result before a single vote is counted.

But the real poll happens tomorrow, on the 7th of May.

Only your vote can decide who wins. Not social media. Not online polls. Not political spin.

For too long, people in Wakefield North have been taken for granted. Many feel ignored, unheard and frustrated by politics that no longer reflects the community.

That is why this election matters.

We need balance of power. We need accountability. We need representatives who will actually listen, work hard and stand up for local people.

A balance of power is very important, Do not put all your eggs in one basket.

If you want change, tomorrow is your chance to make it happen.

Every vote matters.

Vote Hassan Raza for Wakefield North.

Let your voice be heard.