Find out how Wakefield Council are helping to transform the lives of people across the district.

On this episode of the Regeneration Show, hear real stories from real people as they talk about overcoming adversity and regenerating their lives

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UNBELIEVABLE! Last chance to win a pair of tickets to meet Chris Kamara 🥳

👏 Kammy will receive Freedom of the City next month – you could attend the official ceremony and meet and greet.

Sign up to our weekly newsletter by tomorrow for a chance 👉 orlo.uk/1K1Qf

Elections are taking place this week 🗳

If you see something that doesn’t look right at a polling station, speak to staff or call the police.

This could be someone acting suspiciously, or a bag without an owner.

#CommunitiesDefeatTerrorism

Thornes Park Athletics Stadium will be temporarily closed from 4.30pm on Wed 1 May to host the counting of the district’s votes for elections on 2 May 🗳️

✅ It will reopen on Tues 7 May at 7.15am.

Aspire members can use other Aspire facilities 👉 orlo.uk/teIcg

🗳️ If you're voting by post in the local and mayoral elections, you must return your ballot paper by 10pm on 2 May.

If you want to hand it in at a polling station, you must complete a form before leaving ✅

📮 It’s quicker and easier to return your vote via Royal Mail.

Are you eligible for a spring COVID-19 vaccination?

You can book your vaccination online or via the NHS app. 📱

Do you use a smartphone or tablet?

There are loads of apps available to make the digital world more accessible for people with disabilities. You can also download apps to get help and support.

Find the best one for you 👉 orlo.uk/O0YYh

🗳️ Don’t forget to use your vote on 2 May and have your say in the local and mayoral elections.

Find out more about who is standing in your area at orlo.uk/19NYG

👀 You can also watch our handy guide about how to use your vote ⬇️

Let your mates know it's okay to talk. 🗣

Find out more at checkinwithyourmate.co.uk

📢 UNBELIEVABLE!

How would you like to meet Chris Kamara MBE?

Kammy is being awarded Freedom of the City next month, and we’re offering you the chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to the ceremony and a VIP meet and greet 🎉

Enter now 👉 orlo.uk/h9LUR

😃 We’re so lucky to have great community groups and volunteers that celebrate people, places, local history and heritage.

👀 Their amazing work is being showcased in May as part of the district’s WordFest and Our Year - Wakefield District 2024.

See orlo.uk/rsw8M

If you don’t have an accepted form of photo ID, today is your last chance to apply for free voter ID before the elections on 2 May.🚨

Apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate before 5pm: gov.uk/apply-for-phot…

📢 We have an UNBELIEVABLE opportunity for you!

How would you like to meet Kammy?

He's being awarded Freedom of the City next month, and we’re offering the lucky winners reserved seating at the ceremony and a VIP meet and greet 🎉

How to enter 👉 orlo.uk/nixiy

🗳️ Don't forget, to vote in the local and mayoral election this May, you'll need to show photo ID, such as a passport or older person’s bus pass.

No ID? Don’t worry, apply for free voter ID now ➡️ orlo.uk/fSdI6

⚠️ But hurry, you'll need to apply by 5pm tonight.

💻 Unfortunately our MyAccount website will be offline from 5pm this evening as the team carry out essential updates.

You can still reach Customer Services on 0345 8 506 506 or email [email protected] for any urgent issues you need help with during this time. 📞

Thornes Park Athletics Stadium will be temporarily closed from 4.30pm on Wed 1 May to host the counting of the district’s votes for elections on 2 May 🗳️

✅ It will reopen on Tues 7 May at 7.15am.

Aspire members can use other Aspire facilities 👉 orlo.uk/Qt8vT

🗳️ If you can’t visit a polling station on 2 May but still want to vote in the local and mayoral elections, you can apply to vote by proxy.

⚠️ The deadline to apply is 5pm tomorrow (24 April).

Apply now at orlo.uk/KoH5i

⌛ Time is running out to apply for a stall at our Young Traders Market competition at Castleford Market!

If you are aged between 16 and 30 and want to start or expand your own business, why not give market trading a go? 🛍

Apply for your free stall 👉 orlo.uk/nz6RN