You appear very knowledgeable and I suppose have evidence to back it up or is it just a rant based on your own personal bias. I may be wrong but the last time I checked Castleford were still playing at their old ground and I haven't heard of any concrete developments on a new one.

It may just be a rant but, it is without doubt that Mr Box and 2 of our local MP's are very much on favour at the "Mend-a-hose Jungle" and there would certainly be a strong whiff of favouritism, should the development sail through without all of the hoops and hurdles that Newmarket has had.

Having said that, they seem to have their fair share of NIMBYS over there as well.

Was our proposal not approved by the council but called in by Mr Pickles delaying it by quite some time. The last time I heard Mr Pickles was not a strong Labour supporters or that of local government.

Peter Box at his finest at last months council meeting. Watch the video from 1hr 38m, see his arrogant response to a legitimate question from another councillor. www.wakefield.gov.uk/about-the-c ... CBgc_ldWCP

Peter Box at his finest at last months council meeting. Watch the video from 1hr 38m, see his arrogant response to a legitimate question from another councillor. www.wakefield.gov.uk/about-the-c ... CBgc_ldWCP

well, you know what to do come election time dont vote labour,hit them in the ballot box where it hurts.its the only thing they understand and its the only weapon we have.

Regardless of any political persuasion the behaviour of Mr Box in that video is truly appalling. He clearly holds the attitude that he is right and how dare anybody - especially the three UKIP members - challenge his knowledge and views.
This is the first time I have seen this bloke in action - my God !!!!!

Don't Know if any of you know but councillor Les Shaw (1 minute in) used to play for Cas

Never mind them what's happening with Newmarket/Belle Vue redevelopment? Thought action was planned sooner rather than later.

Arrogant lover - he has the air of someone who knows he's in a safe seat, and treats the whole Council process like his personal fiefdom.

As for what's happening with Newmarket - the disdainful way he dealt with the Trust member who called in to Yorkshire Radio on the matter the other week, suggests that absolutely nothing is happening, nor is it likely to.

It's BV or bust, and I'm betting that YCP don't contribute a bean.

First post sorry it's not a rugby post.
it's not that easy though, don't vote Labour well i wonder. this means i have to vote tory? never as long as i live, or vote ukip? i would vote tory before them, so who do i vote for? my only option is to not vote, my grandad will turn in his grave.

You could just start asking your council leadertofocus some of his time and energy on wakefield?

I suggest that the labour party is not in any way the labour party that your Grandad would recognise. What Wakefield needs is some sort of coalition that would teach labour members how to work with others rather than bully and ride roughshod over anyone or anything that does not suit their own agenda as they do now.

Box has no interest in Wakefield his power base is the East of the district, he keeps the East happy he keeps power. I think he must have had a bad experience whilst a student a QEGS that created a hatred for Wakefield

Opportunity to question Mr Box www.wakefield.gov.uk/Pages/News/ ... CFJExbkPtQ

Opportunity to question Mr Box www.wakefield.gov.uk/Pages/News/ ... CFJExbkPtQ