He was a councillor on City of Wakefield from 1980-4 .

It forms part of the metropolitan district of the City of Wakefield.

Under the Local Government Act 1972, it became an unparished area in the City of Wakefield.

The constituency first contested at the 2010 general election has electoral wards of the City of Wakefield:

The City of Wakefield renaissance zone is 47 acres in size and provides participating companies the advantage of tax-free incentives until 2017.

It is administrated by City of Wakefield.

In 1974, it became administered by the City of Wakefield.

The City of Wakefield is situated within the township, but is administratively autonomous.

It is the tallest building in the City of Wakefield.

It is situated in the metropolitan borough of the City of Wakefield.