Wakefield Council may vote in favour of Tour de Yorkshire

WAKEFIELD looks set to agree to being a host for the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race next year despite questions being raised over the benefits to the local economy.
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Councillors in the city are expected to ignore the recommendation of council officers to reject regional tourism agency Welcome to Yorkshire’s invitation to host a stage start or finish of the three-day race in 2017. A report by council officers recommends turning down the chance to host a stage next year but it is understood councillors are likely to over-rule them and press ahead with the event.