News in Wells

Plans for a new unitary authority in Somerset face a serious test on Wednesday (July 29) at a virtual full council meeting.

Councillors at Somerset County Council will meet virtually to debate the One Somerset proposals, which would see Somerset's five existing councils abolished and replaced with a new unitary county.

Somerset Waste Partnership has confirmed the extra items it plans to pick up in kerbside collections when its new Recycle More scheme gets the go-ahead in Wells.

Somerset Waste Board will this week consider a timetable for rolling-out its Recycle More service.

The A39 is closed near to Wells following reports of a crash this afternoon (July 25).

Bristol Hill is closed in both directions following the collision, which is reported to have happened near to Pen Hill mast, and the police, the fire service and at least two ambulances are in attendance.

The Bishop's Palace Wells is staging an evening Picnic at the Palace event next week.

On Thursday (July 30) the 14 acres of gardens will be open from 6pm to 9pm for visitors to enjoy exclusive access outside normal opening hours.

Children and teenagers in Wells are being invited to take part in a mental health survey.

It's the first survey for youngsters aged between eight and 18 being conducted by Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group Mental Health team and Young Somerset .

Sweeping changes to kerbside recycling in Wells will start being rolled out from October.

The Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) has been gearing up for its new Recycle More scheme, which will see more items be accepted for recycling via weekly collections.

The Bishop's Palace and Gardens in Wells has announced its revised summer family activity programme to keep families entertained during the school holidays.

Due to the current pandemic, the palace has had to cancel its public events programme, but has released its plans to help families to enjoy the site in a safe and socially distanced way.

Update from Mendip District Council's first 'virtual' Full Council in July.

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Mendip District Council has been working hard to support the city, towns, parishes and its diverse local communities.

A new book called Broken Angels, which is jointly written by Wells author Beth Webb, is based on a true story.

By the early 15th century, Glastonbury Abbey, one of the wealthiest and most important monasteries in Britain, had become a hotbed of gossip and rumour.

A new coach service from Wells to London has been welcomed.

Berrys announced yesterday (July 21) that they will include a stop at Wells bus station on their Taunton to Hammersmith route from August 1.