Economic plan aims to make Wakefield ‘best place to do business in the north of England’

Name: Economic plan aims to make Wakefield ‘best place to do business in the north of England’
Uploaded: 2026-08-11T10:14:55.824Z
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Description: Wakefield Council has launched an ambitious new economic growth plan which aims to make the district “the best place to do business in the north of England.” The local authority’s leadership set out a roadmap to attract investment, create jobs and help people develop the skills needed to support Wakefield’s future economy.

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Aug 11, 2026 10:15 AMPublished Aug 11, 2026 10:15 AM

Updated Aug 11, 2026 11:36 AM

Wakefield Council has launched an ambitious new economic growth plan which aims to make the district “the best place to do business in the north of England.” The local authority’s leadership set out a roadmap to attract investment, create jobs and help people develop the skills needed to support Wakefield’s future economy.

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