More than 1,000 people have signed da petition calling for better pavements in Wells.

The Accessible Wells campaign which seeks to address the challenges faced by mobility aid users, has seen a groundswell of community support since its launch.

The petition highlights the numerous obstacles that make navigation difficult for wheelchair users and others who rely on mobility aids.

Campaigners are pushing for Somerset Council to take action and prioritize the necessary improvements to make Wells more accessible.

The campaign's next goal is to reach 1,400 signatures, representing the number of blue badge holders in Wells.

A Somerset County Council spokesperson said: "Somerset Council's aim is to work towards an accessible environment for all residents across Wells, and the rest of the county, and the Council takes its obligations very seriously in this respect. It's clear the situation is not ideal, Wells is an ancient and historic site, and the reality is that there are limitations to what the Council can achieve on its own in the current financial climate, without substantial external funding – the Council does what it can with the money available, and this includes maintaining more than 4,100 miles of road.

However, there may be more that can be achieved by working with local partners to both identify potential funding and deliver schemes."