- Council Control: Ref UK
- Conservatives 1
- Labour 1
- Liberal Democrats 2
- Green 1
- Reform UK 55
- Other 3
Independent 2, Social Democratic Party 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.
Steven Lewis (Normanton) moved from Reform UK to Independent in June 2026. Rhys Carr (Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton) moved from Reform UK to Independent in June 2026, and to Social Democratic Party in August 2026. Nick Farmer (Ossett) was suspended by Reform UK in May 2026.
Next local elections
2027
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
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