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WDH's Capital works team continue to trial new methods of engagement with residents on their capital reinvestment projects across the district to help increase customer satisfaction.

Year Four students from Fairburn View School in Airedale were invited by WDH and Esh Construction to help name a street on the new housing development that is currently being built at Pemberton Road in Castleford.

Today, WDH is launching the WDH Community Grant Scheme for 2021 to help community groups in the Wakefield district with grants of up to £1,500. The aim of the scheme is to help increase community spirit and enhance the quality of life for local people, especially now as government restrictions are starting to ease.

Pontefract and Wakefield hubs are closed on Saturday 28 August, Sunday 29 August and Monday 30 August 2021. They will open as usual on Tuesday 31 August.

Following the recent warnings and media stories that energy prices are set to rise for millions of households this coming winter, our Sustainability team is advising tenants to use our energy saving guides and to get in touch with them for advice and support on how to switch and save.

With the easing of restrictions, teams at WDH have been able to get out and about again in the community.

We asked and you listened! With your help we have received 93 nominations for community heroes from across the Wakefield district, in our tenth annual Love Where You Live Awards, this is 69% more than last year’s total.

The July issue of Tombridge News will have now hit your doorsteps! If digital is more your thing, click here to read the latest edition and find out what is happening with the regeneration works taking place as well as a host of useful information about WDH services and services from our partners.

Antisocial behaviour (ASB) can have a very disruptive effect on neighbourhoods and communities. Not only does it affect those who are directly involved in the situation, ASB can have a much wider impact on the community.

As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping communities safe, our estate management teams regularly engage in community visits to neighbourhoods with partner agencies such as the Police and Wakefield Council to reassure residents and talk about any concerns they may have.