Hosepipe ban and Wakefield school admission consultations - this week's Leeds public notices
Here are some of the most significant public notices issued in Leeds and Wakefield in the last week.
Every week, we sift through the latest public notices in our region to bring you the most eye-catching, controversial, or significant proposals.
Whether you're a neighbour, a property watcher, or just curious about what's changing, here’s what’s in the pipeline this week.
Matrix Water Yorkshire Water Region - Hosepipe Restrictions End
After heavy rainfall in recent weeks, Yorkshire Water has lifted all hosepipe restrictions in the region.
Wakefield District: Consultation on Wakefield School Admission Arrangement for 2027/2028
Wakefield Council is currently holding a consultation on its school admissions arrangements for the 2027/2028 academic year. The council is inviting comments from parents of all children aged between 2 and 18 years old and local interest groups.
The consultation period is six weeks, running from December 8, 2025, to January 30, 2026. While the core admissions policy remains unchanged, the arrangements enable children to start school from the September following their fourth birthday, with parents retaining the option to defer entry until the term after the child’s fifth birthday.
Responses must be sent in writing no later than January 30, 2026. Comments can be mailed to: The Policy Officer, School Admissions Team, Wakefield Council, Wakefield One, PO Box 700, Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2EB, or emailed to: [email protected]. Responses regarding any policies proposed by an individual academy or other non-council school should be sent directly to the respective headteacher.
M621 Motorway (Gildersome to Stourton Interchange) - Temporary Prohibition of Traffic
National Highways is carrying out maintenance and improvement work on the M621 Motorway in West Yorkshire. This will require overnight closures and restrictions for most of 2026.
Closure Details:
Location: M621 in both directions, between Gildersome and Stourton Interchange.
- Start Date: 2 January 2026
- End Date: 23 December 2026
Working Hours:
- Friday and Saturday nights: 8pm to 7am
- Sunday to Thursday nights: 8pm to 6am
The duration of each prohibition will vary based on the work being undertaken. Closures will only be in effect when indicated by clear traffic signs.
Traffic Diversions:
- During any road closures, traffic will be diverted.
- Diversions will use alternative junctions on the M62, M621, and M1 Motorways, as well as local roads.
- Diversion routes will be clearly indicated by traffic signs.
Contact for Enquiries (National Highways):
- Phone: 0300 123 5000
- Email: [email protected]
How to have your say
Members of the public can comment on or object to planning applications. You can search for and view full documents for these and other local applications via Public Notice Portal or Leeds City Council’s planning website.
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