NEW INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES COMING FORWARD IN WAKEFIELD DISTRICT
26 May 2022
Wakefield is to bring forward 1544 acres of employment land in new Local Plan, the equivalent to over a thousand football pitches in size
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Wakefield Council trailblazes with interactive, educational online game for allergen labelling
28 September 2023
Wakefield Council is leading the way with the launch of a pioneering, immersive and interactive training tool to help businesses better understand precautionary allergen labelling, such as the use of “may contain” statements. ...
Council starts town centre drop in sessions for businesses
27 September 2023
Castleford Town Centre Business Support Drop-In Sessions ...
Planning permission approved for former Castleford Baths site
27 September 2023
A planning application made by WDH and EQUANS for 69 new affordable homes on the former Castleford Baths site was approved this month. ...
Pontefract becomes first town in the district to implement award-winning Streets for People remodelling scheme
27 September 2023
Horsefair's award-winning 'Streets for People' remodelling scheme has been expanded to allow changes to junctions on North Baileygate to be incorporated into the scheme. ...
Making Homes Across The District Mega Solar!
27 September 2023
The Wakefield Mega Solar project involved installing 115 solar PV systems between October 2021 and September 2022 at various homes across the district. ...
Group Rhodes acquires South Yorkshire manufacturer
27 September 2023
Group Rhodes, a Wakefield-based manufacturer of machinery for the metalforming, composites and heavy ceramic sectors, has acquired a South Yorkshire counterpart. ...
STUDENTS BOOSTED BY AMAZON WAKEFIELD DONATION
27 September 2023
10 West Yorkshire primary schools have received donations totalling £11,000 from the Amazon team in Wakefield to support students studying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) subjects... ...
Strong store sales boost Card Factory
26 September 2023
Gift card retailer Card Factory has hailed a "strong performance" in its half-year results boosted by rising sales across its stores... ...
The Wharf: Wakefield pub undergoes huge refurbishiment as it opens under new management.
25 September 2023
A popular Wakefield pub has reopened following a huge refurbishment... ...
The Ridings Shopping Centre announces 'incredible' plans including demolishing part of the lower mall
25 September 2023
The popular Ridings Shopping Centre has announced an influx of new shops, events and demolition work to turn the award-winning centre into a Wakefield hotspot... ...
Work complete on 82 new affordable homes in Castleford
25 September 2023
Work is now complete on the development of 82 affordable homes in Castleford – with local residents helping out in the construction of the properties.. ...
Kitchens businessman agrees Trinity deal
25 September 2023
A director of a West Yorkshire online kitchen retailer and manufacturer has agreed a deal to acquire rugby league club Wakefield Trinity... ...
AD:VENTURE Takes to the Road to Give Boosted Support to New Businesses and SMEs across West Yorkshire
22 September 2023
AD:VENTURE has secured new funding from West Yorkshire Combined Authority and is taking to the road to help new businesses across West Yorkshire turn their business dreams into a reality. ...
Record revenues amidst competitive environment for games developer
21 September 2023
Wakefield and Nottingham-based indie games developer, Team17, has reported a revenues rise of 31% to £69.7m (H1 2022: £53.2m) in its unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2023. ...
Ossett eye hospital celebrates business milestone as they welcome 20,000th patient
21 September 2023
SpaMedica, an eye hospital which provides various surgeries and services in Ossett, has marked a significant patient milestone. ...
Work starts on £2.5 million mixed-use refurbishment project in Wakefield city centre
21 September 2023
Construction work has started on a £2.5 million mixed-use refurbishment project on office building, Marygate House. ...
Wakefield construction company Henley Group celebrates 10th anniversary with massive boost in sales
14 September 2023
Wakefield-based construction company Henley Group is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a massive boost in sales and a brand-new office to accommodate its expanding team. ...
Opening date announced for new Smyths Toys superstore in Wakefield
14 September 2023
Smyths Toys superstore is taking shape ahead of opening in Wakefield next month. ...
Wakefield First's Maker of the Month: Sophie Gratton: Printmaker and Designer
12 September 2023
Sophie Gratton is a process-led printmaker and surface pattern designer from Wakefield. She specialises in creating her products from the home and accessory market. Her incredible work is showcased at the many events she attends and across he social media and website. ...
Little Bird: Popular artisan markets set to return to Wakefield next month
07 September 2023
The popular artisan market, Little Bird Made, will return to a Wakefield city centre shopping next month, offering a range of homemade creations. ...
Penny Appeal: Wakefield charity boss named best CEO at first British Asian Professional Awards
07 September 2023
The CEO of Wakefield-based charity, the Penny Appeal, has been awarded the prestigious title of CEO of the Year at the first British Asian Professional Awards. ...
Poundland to open one of its biggest stores in Pontefract, creating 31 jobs
07 September 2023
The popular pound shop will open one of its biggest store in West Yorkshire this weekend, creating 31 new jobs in Pontefract. ...