Hosted by: Wakefield BID & Wakefield Council

Wakefield’s evening and night-time economy plays a crucial role in the city’s growth – from hospitality and retail to safety, culture, and footfall.

Join Wakefield BID and Wakefield Council for a focused session bringing together businesses, partners and key stakeholders to share recent findings, discuss challenges, and explore what’s needed to support a stronger, more successful night-time economy.

Whether you’re a business trading after 5pm or a partner supporting the city centre, this session is a chance to get involved in shaping the next steps.

What to Expect:

🔹 Welcome and Introduction

Cllr Jack Hemingway, Deputy Leader, Wakefield Council

🔹 Business Findings & Insights

Wakefield BID will share key themes from one-to-one business engagement, highlighting opportunities for growth and investment in the evening economy.

🔹 Q&A and Open Discussion

A panel made up of Wakefield BID, Council, Licensing and other invited partners will respond to questions and hear feedback directly from local businesses.

🔹 Networking

An opportunity to connect with others working across the night-time economy.

Who Should Attend:

This session is aimed at Wakefield city centre businesses and partners who are directly impacted by the night-time economy, including:

🔹Bars, pubs, restaurants and takeaways

🔹Late-opening retailers and convenience stores

🔹Licensed premises and venue operators

If your business operates or is influenced by what happens in the city after dark, this session is for you.

Be in the room. Be part of the plan. Let’s build a thriving night-time Wakefield together.

Tickets: Wakefield After Dark: Driving Economic Growth in the Night-Time Economy Tickets, Mon, Sep 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite