Tony Wallis

 Compiled by Tony Wallis Good morning. Yesterday I did a litter audit of Front Street at Glasshoughton. Look out for my report on this blog. On the street is a listed building. Do you know what it is? Have you heard of it? To help you, above is a picture of it from my report. It's next to the bus shelter. Heritage Open Days will soon be with us;  I list events in Castleford. Plenty to choose from including the launch of the digital project 'Roman Castleford Uncovered'.  I'm particularly interested in the Skeaping antelopes talk as I remember them from when I attended the school in the fifties. Tony Every morning I compile a helpful briefing of the latest news and events for Castleford. Initially intended to help me as a local councillor, I now publish it to the public. I hope you find it useful. NEWS Popular Castleford ladies’ wear shop Sister Style set to close James Carney reports for the Wakefield Express. https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/business/popular-castlefor...

 Compiled by Tony Wallis Good news about Castleford Cricket Club greets us this sunny Autumn morning.  This blog is part of ‘Talk Castleford with Tony’ - the big discussion on social media about the future, present and past of Castleford, West Yorkshire. Find out more by visiting   https://www.talkcastlefordwithtony.co.uk I've just completed a litter audit of Front Street, Glasshoughton. Look out for the report on this blog soon. Every morning I compile a helpful briefing of the latest news and events for Castleford. Initially intended to help me as a local councillor, I now publish it to the public. I hope you find it useful. Regards, Tony  NEWS Local MP becomes Foreign Secretary in the cabinet reshuffle, Yvette Cooper MP moves from Home Secretary to become the new Foreign Secretary. Leanne Clarke repairs for the Wakefield Express. https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/yvette-cooper-to-become-foreign-secretary-say-no-10-sources-5305478 Cricket: Castlef...

Compiled by Tony Wallis These days the main decisions of the local council are taken by a few councillors who form a cabinet. In this briefing we highlight an opportunity to ask them questions. This blog is part of ‘Talk Castleford with Tony’ - the big discussion on social media about the future, present and past of Castleford, West Yorkshire. Find out more by visiting   https://www.talkcastlefordwithtony.co.uk Every morning I compile a helpful briefing of the latest news and events for Castleford. Initially intended to help me as a local councillor, I now publish it to the public. I hope you find it useful. Regards, Tony  NEWS Question the council's cabinet The cabinet is senior councillors who make the important decisions about Wakefield District. After the next cabinet meeting residents will be able to ask them questions. More information here: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/your-district/ask-cabinet EVENTS Events subject to change. Please check with the organis...

COUNCILLOR TONY WALLIS - WARD 4 REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 I attended the VJ Day 80th ceremony at the War Memorial Traffic management on Churchfield Lane This and the roads that come off it have always been a problem. A few years ago I arranged a public meeting with the residents’ group. Another one is to be held soon.  Over the years, the council has bought in improvements but there’s always more that can be done. Just yesterday, I had to stop while approaching the roundabout on Churchfield Lane. A driver had decided not go around the roundabout. Former Airedale Hotel - derelict eyesore becomes a success I am now pleased to see this once derelict building will be in full use from next month. The upstairs are flats, the ground floor opens next month (October 2025) as an Asda Express. Congratulations to ‘Forever After’ This small business has always been a favourite of mine and I’ve always supported it. I was pleased when it relocated from Pontefract to Castle...

Compiled by Tony Wallis Summer is giving way to Autumn and we’re still blessed with weather that isn’t harsh. Yesterday was a great day for rainbow spotting, although the sport these last few days seem to be flag spotting.   This blog is part of ‘Talk Castleford with Tony’ - the big discussion on social media about the future, present and past of Castleford, West Yorkshire. Find out more by visiting   https://www.talkcastlefordwithtony.co.uk Every morning I compile a helpful briefing of the latest news and events for Castleford. Initially intended to help me as a local councillor, I now publish it to the public. I hope you find it useful. Regards, Tony  NEWS Castleford Male Voice Choir - “Autumn Concert” CMC concerts are always great entertainment. Ian Moss explains more at https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/arts-and-culture/castleford-male-voice-choir-autumn-concert-5303740 This concert will help the choir prepare for its centenary year, which is next year. A hundred yea...