Maureen Cummings

Plan to demolish famous cafe and motel set for approval
Plans to demolish an ‘iconic’ motel and cafe in Wakefield to build 90 homes has been recommended for approval.

Daniel Wilton has been appointed as the new cabinet member for communities on Wakefield Council.

Youngest councillor appointed to cabinet just 12 months after being elected

Councillor Maureen Cummings, Wakefield Council's violence against women and girls champion.

Domestic abuse champion opens up on crusade to make women and girls safer

Business owners pitured outside Citilodge hotel in February 2023. They called for Wakefield Council to stop using Citilodge hotel to house homeless and vulnerable people.

Wakefield Council ends Citilodge homeless housing, saving £450k

Coun Maureen Cummings, Wakefield Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Poverty.

Powerful videos highlight realities of domestic abuse

New hubs have been set up in Wakefield to help prevent heart disease. Photo: John Clifton

Yorkshire woman with congenital heart disease now volunteering to help others

Councillors are to consider an application to build the property at the rear of The Old Alehouse, in Walton.

Village residents divided over plans to build detached house next to alehouse

The pensioner had fallen and hurt himself on Peterson Road in Wakefield.

Praise for Yorkshire binmen who cared for injured pensioner found on busy road

Council workers and police spent the weekend checking establishments.

Three businesses fined £1,000 for Covid-19 breaches, council confirms

Welcome to Yorkshire asked councils for a £1.4m bailout earlier this year.

Wakefield councillors attack 'lavish lifestyles' at Welcome to Yorkshire and ref...

Ty (left) and Bonnie (right) were left in the bathroom for "some time". Pictures from Wakefield Council

Dogs left dehydrated and 'in their own faeces' found trapped in small bathroom i...

The weapon was found in the driver's seat pocket.

Taxi driver caught carrying knuckleduster

Police made one arrest in connection with the incident.

Council officers 'punched and kicked' in violent attack

Warning signs that a child may be living in an abusive home include turning up to school in their own clothes, and showing signs of aggression.

Support scheme for children living with domestic abuse to be expanded

The claim was made at a full council meeting at County Hall.

Dog's death investigated after claim of 'unauthorised euthanasia'

Street marshalls are joining police and others working to keep revellers safe in Wakefield city centre.

Street marshals bolster police teams keeping revellers safe in Wakefield city ce...

Police want to identify this man after a biker was seen doing wheelies in front of other cars.

DNA spray to be used 24 hours a day in battle against illegal off-road bikers

Man jailed after being caught with can of booze

Detective Inspector David Watts, of Wakefield District CID.

Wakefield detectives make 14 arrests as part of 'bust a burglar' operation

Arsonists cause damage at two Wakefield country parks

'˜Disgraceful' vandals cause Â£1,000 of damage after trashing popular skate park
Vandals trashed a skate park just days before Christmas, causing more than Â£1,000 worth of damage.
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Smart idea takes root at park to aid visitors

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Park illuminated by solar lighting

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Council lights up sunbed damage

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Fly-tippers ‘will be found and prosecuted’

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Council ready to accept private finance deal for waste contract

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Booze ban to tackle drunken yobs

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Move to clear the streets of abandoned danger vehicles

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Work pledge in mental health charter

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