Wells News
Mendip District Council to begin community-led weed removal trials
Posted: 03.08.20 by Mendip District Council Local News
Mendip District Council is to begin trials of non-chemical weed removal to improve community health and the environment. It follows a decision last...
Read in full hereDecision on moving mental health beds from Wells set to be made in September
Posted: 03.08.20 by The Editor Local News
Wells residents will find out in September whether their city will lose all its acute mental health beds. The Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group...
Read in full hereWells star helping to bring the performing arts out of lockdown at One Enchanted Evening event
Posted: 03.08.20 by The Editor Local News
A theatrical star from Wells will be taking part in a unique collaboration to bring the performing arts out of lockdown. As many theatres remain sh...
Read in full hereCouncil boost for young Somerset businesses
Posted: 03.08.20 by Kira Daly Local News
Four Somerset district councils have joined forces to fund and launch a new scheme to give start-ups and early stage businesses the best chance of suc...
Read in full hereCampaign calls for support from the community for a bid to buy the Old Deanery in Wells
Posted: 02.08.20 by The Editor Local News
A campaign has been launched to buy the Old Deanery in Wells for the community, and local residents are being urged by the organisers to back the bid....
Read in full hereCan you spare a minute to help Wells City Band with unusual Clock in a Box fundraiser?
Posted: 01.08.20 by The Editor Local News
If you can spare a minute to help Wells City Band get through the coronavirus crisis, then an unusual fundraiser has been organised for those who have...
Read in full here'Difficult situation': Mendip advises Wells Market Place traders over outside seating
Posted: 31.07.20 by The Editor Local News
Mendip District Council has defended its officers speaking to traders in Wells Market Place today (July 31) regarding outside seating, saying it is a ...
Read in full hereWells coronavirus: Closure of recycling centres and delay to new collections costs taxpayer £3m
Posted: 31.07.20 by The Editor Local News
The coronavirus pandemic has cost Somerset taxpayers more than £3 million as a result of recycling centres being closed and new bin collections ...
Read in full hereWells roadworks for week commencing August 3
Posted: 31.07.20 by The Editor Local News
Temporary traffic lights are scheduled to be in place next week along the A371 Portway in Wells. The rolling multi-way lights are due to be used be...
Read in full hereCounty councillor for Wells votes against unitary authority but One Somerset business case is approved
Posted: 30.07.20 by The Editor Local News
A majority of Somerset county councillors have voted to abolish themselves and create a new unitary authority for the whole county. Council leader ...
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