Annette Hayward at Wakefield Council added: “Having green, tree-filled environments can make a huge impact on the quality of life of Wakefield residents, and we had a great day with the team ...

Last month, the council approved a budget for the 2025/26 financial year which included cutting around 270 local authority jobs as part of efforts to make savings of £29m.

The inquiry was put off earlier this year after WWML’s legal team put forward amended proposals for the site. Lawyers for the council requested more time for all interested parties to comment.

Annette Hayward at Wakefield Council added: “Having green, tree-filled environments can make a huge impact on the quality of life of Wakefield residents, and we had a great day with the team ...