Wakefield Council

23/06/2026

Come on England! 🇬🇧

Best of luck to the team who face Ghana tonight - we’re backing the team all the way! 🦁

Catch the match live on the big screen at WX Wakefield tonight and on Saturday.

Entry is free, so come along and soak up the atmosphere !

Keep an eye on WX's website and socials for more screening dates.

Enjoy the game! ⚽

23/06/2026

Want to see your photo featured as our Facebook header? Enter this year's Facebook header competition. 📸

Last year’s entries wowed us - from Newmillerdam swans to Sandal Castle and the Featherstone War Horse.

Got a great shot of the district? Please share it in the comments below to enter. ⬇️

We’ll shortlist our favourites before opening a public vote on this page. The top three will be featured on our page throughout the year.

Deadline to submit your photo: 9am on Friday 26 June.

23/06/2026

Early Learning for 2 year olds 🧩

Your 2-year-old could get access to 15 hours of free early learning per week.

To find out what you're eligible for, contact our Early Years Team on 0800 587 8042. Email [email protected] or visit the link in the comments.

23/06/2026

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat for Wednesday and Thursday this week. Please stay safe.

Don’t enter open water. There may be hidden hazards beneath the surface, and cold temperatures can cause cold water shock. 🚫

If you see someone in trouble, don’t go in after them. You could both be at risk.

- PHONE 999 immediately
- Tell them to FLOAT on their back
- THROW something that can help them stay afloat.

Planning a trip to one of our parks? Please remember:

- Barbecues are not allowed due to the increased risk of fire.
- Use the bins provided or take any extra rubbish home with you.

For more information, click the link in the comments.

22/06/2026

Want to watch England on the BIG screen? 👀

Come to WX Wakefield where every England group game is being shown live! ⚽

📅 Times:
Tues 23 June – England vs Ghana (9PM)
Sat 27 June – England vs Panama (10PM)

Free entry – no tickets needed.

Who are you bringing along? Tag them below 👇

Come on England! 🦁

21/06/2026

Today marks the first day of summer! 🌞

Looking for ways to make the most of it? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a roundup of some of the FREE things to do across the Wakefield district!

From Armed Forces Day and Pontefract Liquorice Festival to Cathedral tours and Luke Jerram’s Helios at WX - there’s something for everyone 🎉

Save this for later or share with a friend and start planning your summer adventures!

For more ideas and info, click the link in the comments below.



WX Wakefield Wakefield Museum Pontefract Castle (official) Wakefield Cathedral

19/06/2026

As part of Shared Lives week, we shared Joanne, Calvin and Sean's story with the Shared Lives Plus Community.

Joanne and Calvin are Shared Lives carers in the Wakefield District who care for Sean. He lives with them as they open their home and help him to become more independent.

Shared Lives is a bit like fostering, but for adults with additional support needs. You can read their full story at the link in the post below.

Shout about Shared Lives during Shared Lives Week 2026!

Sean lives with Shared Lives carers Joanne and Calvin, supported by Council Shared Lives scheme, and together they've built something truly special. With the support of his Shared Lives family, Sean enjoys an active, independent life filled with the things he loves – from gym sessions and countryside walks to cinema trips, holidays and spending time with his fiancée.

"I feel safe and comfortable at their house," says Sean. "I like the freedom to come and go as I please and the support they offer if I need it." For Joanne and Calvin, being Shared Lives carers is all about helping someone live life on their own terms while being part of a caring and supportive family environment.

Please help us this Shared Lives Week by telling one person about Shared Lives. The more people who know about it, the more lives we can change together.

Read Sean, Joanne and Calvin's inspiring story: https://sharedlivesplus.org.uk/2026/06/18/shout-about-shared-lives-sean-joanne-and-calvins-story/

19/06/2026

Coroner's Officers are appealing for help in tracing any known relatives of the following people:

Margaret Mary Teresa Dooley, aged 63, from Bedford Place, Leeds, LS16 6FD who sadly passed away on Tuesday 16 June 2026.

Mark Shaw, aged 58, from Greenlea Avenue, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7SW who sadly passed away on Wednesday 3 June 2026.

Jayne Clarke, aged 58, from Seacroft Gate, Leeds, LS14 1HB who sadly passed away on Thursday 18 June 2026.

Anyone with any information should contact the Wakefield Coroner's Office on 01924 302180.

19/06/2026

♻️ Maximise your brown recycling bin. Gently squash plastic bottles and flatten cardboard.

Extra cardboard can be placed next to the bin if flat packed into one box.

Put these items in your brown recycling bin:
• glass bottles and jars
• clean foil
• tins and cans, aluminium food trays and empty aerosols
• steel and aluminium lids
• plastic bottles, pots, tubs, tubes and trays (including non-black plastic plant pots)
• empty food and drink cartons
• paper and card

Remember: empty it, rinse it and recycle it.

Find out more at the link in the comment ⬇️

18/06/2026

Introducing the Wakefield Business Spotlight! ✨

Wakefield first is launching a brand-new social media feature celebrating the fantastic businesses across the Wakefield district.

From innovative manufacturers to your favourite retailers, Wakefield Business Spotlight will highlight the people, stories and ambitions driving our local success.

Shared across Wakefield First and our social media channels, each feature will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how these businesses started, how they operate, and what the future holds.

Would you like your business to feature? We’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch at [email protected].