Welcome to Wakefield
Discover the storybook charm of Wakefield. Stroll our tree-lined streets, sip sweet tea from your front porch swing, and catch the aroma of roasting peanuts floating in the breeze.
Utilities & Services
Set up water service, view trash collection schedules, and pay utility bills online.
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Town Government
Meet your Mayor & Council, view meeting agendas, FOIA requests, and committees.
Meet the Council →
Permits & Licenses
Download forms for building permits, business licenses, and zoning applications.
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Discover Wakefield
Explore the Virginia Diner, local businesses, and our rich history as the Peanut Capital.
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News & Updates
Latest Announcements
Sussex County News
Jul13
Make Your Voice Heard On Blackwater Solar
Your opportunity to be heard on the proposed Blackwater Solar project is Thursday, July 16 at 6PM at the Sussex County County Courthouse, District Courtroom.
Town News
Jul09
New Streetlight Installations In Wakefield
The Town is pleased to announce the start of a streetlight improvement project that will replace existing high-pressure sodium (HPS) streetlights with new,
Town News
Jul01
New Hours for the Troxler Library
The Sussex County Board of Supervisors approved the fiscal year 2026/2027 .
Town Council
Upcoming Town Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at Wakefield Town Hall. Dates may shift when a scheduled meeting falls on a public holiday.
July
13
Mon • 7:00 PM
August
10
Mon • 7:00 PM
September
14
Mon • 7:00 PM
October
12
Mon • 7:00 PM
November
9
Mon • 7:00 PM
December
14
Mon • 7:00 PM
The Ideal Residential & Business Location
The Town of Wakefield is conveniently located along U.S. Route 460 in Sussex County. Easy access to central and southeastern Virginia’s major transportation corridors makes traveling from Wakefield to larger urban areas quick and efficient.
53 mi from Richmond
45 mi from Hampton
64 mi from Virginia Beach
28 mi from Suffolk
45 mi from Hampton
64 mi from Virginia Beach
28 mi from Suffolk