Wakefield

Ungrouped 4, Unity 3, Independent allied with the Conservatives 1. 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.

Martin Roberts (Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton) moved from Labour to ungrouped in September 2025. The Unity group was formed in August 2025 by Stan Bates (South Elmsall and South Kirkby), Jakob Williamson (Hemsworth), and Pete Girt (Knottingley). Nick Farmer (Ossett) moved from Conservative to Reform UK in June 2025. Kevin Swift and Michael Graham (both Wakefield West) moved from Labour to Independent in June 2025.

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)
£2185.93