Wakefield

Independent 5, Unity 4. Yorkshire cathedral city in the middle of an industrial, ex-mining area. The 'Rhubarb Triangle' is in the area, as are the power station of Ferrybridge and Kellingly colliery.

Shabaan Ali Saleem (Wakefield South) moved from Labour to Independent in March 2026. Steve Tulley (South Elmsall and South Kirkby) moved from Labour to non-grouped in March 2026. Olivia Rowley (Ossett) moved from Labour to non-grouped in February 2026. Samantha Harvey (Wakefield Rural) moved from Conservative to Reform UK in January 2026.

Next local elections
2026

Election cycle
Thirds

Local authority type
Metrop

Address
Wood Street, Wakefield WF1 2HQ

Phone
01924 306090

Website
http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£2296.89