Liam Benfield

Wakefield Council - Children & Young People Services - Learning Academy Administrator. Views are my own

[Liam Benfield @LiamBenfieldWC]

⚠️ Important information and guidance for the COVID-19 pandemic in Wakefield can be found here⬇️

https://t.co/5JQc8ZhwJo

[Liam Benfield @LiamBenfieldWC]

Interested in becoming a Newly Qualified Social Worker? Our advert for next cohort to start in September 2020 is now live!

https://t.co/WiMwQzE1wA

#ASYE #SocialWork #WakefieldCYPS #Wakefield #NQSW

[Keith Lemon @lemontwittor]

How do! just wanted to give a massive big up to all at the @wakefieldcouncil and all the key workers and essential staff who are keeping the UK moving throughout the Bank Holiday weekend! #ThankHoliday
Salute to everyone who is staying home, saving lives and protecting the NHS!

[Wakefield Council @MyWakefield]

IMPORTANT UPDATE: We are closely monitoring all the country parks, especially Pugneys, over the next 48 hours. If concerns continue the Council will have no option but to close or restrict access to some or all of these sites as required.

More info visit: https://t.co/8ziU7Zoj4B

[Wakefield Council @MyWakefield]

IMPORTANT UPDATE: We are offering free parking to support the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.

Charges have been suspended until 8am on Wednesday 15 April, to allow key workers to continue their important work

Further information here: https://t.co/b03chNQoQg

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

New #coronavirus guidance:

▶️ If someone in your household has symptoms of coronavirus, everyone in the household should stay at home for 14 days.

Full guidance 🔽
https://t.co/i1mbmyJTOS

[Liam Benfield @LiamBenfieldWC]

⚠️ Advice regarding the latest developments of COVID-19⬇️

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

Today @CMO_England and @UKScienceChief announced new advice to help delay the spread of #coronavirus.

Read the full thread below for more details on our social distancing advice.

▶️ https://t.co/AWxhR996j4

[Liam Benfield @LiamBenfieldWC]

The Flat Cap Brass are now playing outside the Market Hall under the Canopy @RhubarbFestival. Great music!!

[Liam Benfield @LiamBenfieldWC]

Just under a hour before doors open for last day @RhubarbFestival !!!

[Liam Benfield @LiamBenfieldWC]

SHOWTIME @RhubarbFestival!! Open till 5pm today. Please be aware there has been some venue changes but if you come to me at the Welcome Pod in the Market Hall for any questions you have

[Liam Benfield @LiamBenfieldWC]

TODAY is the start of the @RhubarbFestival Food and Drink festival! There's everything for all the family including food demos and entertainment. More information here including the brochure: https://t.co/Sw4IDarfNv

[Liam Benfield @LiamBenfieldWC]

Update for @RhubarbFestival due to #StormEllen. Don't worry, I'll be on the Welcome Pod all weekend in the Market Hall to guide you all and answer any questions!

[Liam Benfield @LiamBenfieldWC]

Today is the start of the @RhubarbFestival in Wakefield! Come on down to the Wakefield Market Hall to experience the Rhubarb Shed and family activities. Open Monday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. Markets start Friday.

[West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service @WYFRS]

⚠️Update⚠️

We will continue to work with staff from the @EnvAgencyYNE and @MyWakefield at Horbury, Wakefield protecting properties from surface water flooding.
We have appliances from Mirfield, Dewsbury and Ossett attending. 🚒🚒🚒

#StormDennis
#Teamwork
@WYRForum

[Liam Benfield @LiamBenfieldWC]

UPDATE: Manygates & Pontefract Town Hall will NOT be open this morning after @MyWakefield has been advised the worst of #StormDennis. There are roads still closed around the district and if you spot fallen down trees or flooding, help us clear this ASAP by contacting us below👇

[Wakefield Council @MyWakefield]

@LiamJBenfield We've been advised that worst of rainfall has passed us & river levels have peaked in the district. This generally improving picture means we won't be opening drop in centres at Manygates & Pontefract unless the situation changes. If you need help please call on 0345 8 50606

[Liam Benfield @LiamBenfieldWC]

Our Manygates Centre (Wakefield City) & Pontefract Town Hall in the morning to offer support for #StormDennis. Report any issues by calling 24/7 customer service team on 0345 8 506 506. Always dial 999 in emergencies. Follow for updates; @MyWakefield @EnvAgencyYNE @metoffice

[Liam Benfield @LiamBenfieldWC]

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[Wakefield Council @MyWakefield]

The following roads are still closed:

Lock Lane, Castleford from the canal bridge.
Hemsworth Bypass.
Stores Hill, Horbury.
Doncaster Road from Ackworth Roundabout to Roydmoor Lane, Badsworth.

Please take care when out and about today. #StornCiara #Wakefield

[Wakefield Council @MyWakefield]

A number of roads are closed across the district due to surface flooding. The picture is changing constantly so please only travel if necessary & allow extra time for any disruptions if you must to go out #WeatherAware #StormCíara #TakeCare

[Liam Benfield @LiamBenfieldWC]

@Re__Thinking @MyWakefield @StrakerThinking Thank you for choosing us as one of the stops of their tour, it was truly a pleasure to share and learn!

[Liam Benfield @LiamBenfieldWC]

A delegation from South Korea visited us today on how we @MyWakefield use Restorative Practice in our Children & Young People's Services! @Re__Thinking