00:00Millions of pounds could be invested in some of Wakefield's most deprived communities under new council proposals.
00:07The authority is planning a £2.8 million forgotten communities fund, supporting regeneration projects across 10 areas of the district.
00:17The proposed funding includes £500,000 for Pontefract and the same amount for South Elmsall, South Kirkby and Moorthorpe.
00:26A further £640,000 would be held in contingency funding.
00:31Council bosses say the investment will help improve neighbourhoods, support local economies and ensure communities aren't left behind.
00:39If approved, project delivery is expected to begin next year.
