Heritage Framework
A Heritage Framework for Wakefield District
In 2022-2023, we carried out extensive engagement led by our consultants Heritage Lincolnshire. We met with the local community, societies, councillors, council staff, and heritage sites.
Our Heritage, Our stories
A Heritage Framework for Wakefield District has developed from our engagement. It outlines our principles, themes, and objectives for heritage.
These themes and objectives will guide current and future heritage opportunities and projects. The Heritage Framework is for individuals, community groups, organisations, employees, and other stakeholders.
You can download the full version of the Heritage Framework. There is also a highlights version outlining the principles, themes and objectives:
- full version (PDF) (Accessible version)
- highlights version (PDF) (Accessible version)
This film shows some of our wonderful heritage across the district. It highlights our communities leading and supporting on local heritage projects. The film also outlines Wakefield Council's ambitions for heritage, and plans for Our Heritage, Our Stories. This 2-year project is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Our new heritage framework for Wakefield District was launched at a special event at Wakefield Town Hall in May 2024.