Wells
Nub News Logo
Nub News

Councils celebrate shared history at Wells Cathedral

By Laura Linham 16th Mar 2023

 (L-R): Cllr Sprawson-White, Cllr Bradford, Cllr Best, Cllr Maxwell and Cllr Prior-Sankey.
(L-R): Cllr Sprawson-White, Cllr Bradford, Cllr Best, Cllr Maxwell and Cllr Prior-Sankey.

A special service of Thanksgiving took place at Wells Cathedral on Sunday 12 March to mark an historic milestone in Somerset's history.

The service celebrated Somerset's five councils' contribution and coming together before Somerset Council comes into effect on Saturday 1 April.

Councillors and staff from the councils – Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Taunton and South Somerset District Councils, and Somerset County Council, took part in the Choral Evensong at the Cathedral.

 Cllr Mike Best, Chair of the County Council, said: "It was wonderful to see so many attend this very special service giving thanks for what we have collectively achieved over the decades.

 "We now look forward to serving the people of Somerset as we turn open a new chapter in our history, working together as a single council, bringing the very best of the past with us as we embark on our shared future."

 The five councils' chairs – Cllr Best, Cllr Hazel Prior-Sankey (Somerset West and Taunton), Cllr Helen Sprawson-White (Mendip), Cllr Alan Bradford (Sedgemoor) and Cllr Paul Maxwell (South Somerset) – left their chains of office on the Cathedral's altar to signify the transition from five councils to one.

 The chains, including the insignia of the former West Somerset Council, will be put on display at the Museum of Somerset.

     

CHECK OUT OUR Jobs Section HERE!
wells vacancies updated hourly!
Click here to see more: wells jobs

     

The Ball is in your court. Our long-term GOAL
is to help our local community to grow.

On our part, we are making a connection between local news, local people and local businesses.
This connection is the key to community success.

Now the ball is in your court.
You can support us with a small payment or at least read us for free.
Take a shot yourself and then pass the ball to your friends!
Monthly supporters will enjoy:
Ad-free experience

Share:


Sign-up for our FREE newsletter...

We want to provide wells with more and more clickbait-free news.

     

...or become a Supporter.
Wells. Your City. Your News.

Local news is essential for our community — but it needs your support.
Your donation makes a real difference.
For monthly donators:
Ad-free experience