CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 20 JUNE 2025

CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING  - FRIDAY 20TH JUNE 2025

Compiled by Councillor Tony Wallis



Every morning, to make my work as a local councillor more efficient, I search the web for a daily briefing of news and events. While it was originally for my benefit, I’ve realised it is a service to share with others. It is a briefing so just headlines and sources I’ve come across and checked.

Please let me know if there are any events or news you think I need to add. Contact details are on the home page of this blog. 



NEWS


Warm Weather Warning

With a very warm day today, these warning have been issued:

  • Do not go into rivers or canals to cool off. It can be fatal because of the dangers of currents and hidden hazard.
  • Do not leave in dogs in hot cars. It can seriously harm your pets.
  • Do not light fires, such as barbecues, in public parks. The dry grass can quickly become a spreading fire.

Plans for a new riverside park in Castleford approved by Wakefield’s planning committee

The application is to approve demolition of buildings alongside the town centre bank of the River Aire, replacing them with a riverside park to complement the Castleford Footbridge. Queen’s Mill and the Ship Inn will remain. It was unanimously approved by the committee.

Tony Gardner’s report. https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/plans-for-new-riverside-park-in-castleford-unanimously-approved-5185131

Cryer and Stott opens a new facility in Allerton Bywater

James Carney reports for the Wakefield Express

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/castleford-cheese-manufacturer-cryer-and-stott-opens-new-facility-in-allerton-bywater-5183986


EVENTS

Please check with the venue before travelling in case of late changes.

Pontefract Castle Explorer Tours

 June 20, 21, 22, and 27) 2:00 PM

Family Activities at Castleford Museum

Saturday, June 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Booking not required.

Family Fun at Pontefract Museum

Saturday, June 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Booking not required.

Further afield - Otley carnival

Saturday, June 21 2025. https://www.otleycarnival.co.uk/parade-map


WEATHER

Today - sunny and warm with breeze. Some rain expected tomorrow, with more rain on Sunday.

Tonight the sun sets at 9.40 pm.

Location: Castleford, UK

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