Wakefield to close headquarters to combat rising energy costs
A council is to temporarily close its historic headquarters and relocate staff and services due to the "significant" rise in energy costs.
County Hall, which houses the council chamber, was identified following a review as having low occupancy but high heating costs. The majority of services based there will be relocated to neighbouring buildings Wakefield One and Wakefield Town Hall.Mr Byford said the temporary closure was just one part of work being done to cut energy consumption.
He said the move would ensure residents were not affected and the council would be able to maintain services.
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