Have your say on 5 May
People not Politics
Welcome to Wells Independents (WIN)
We are not a political party. We are a group of like-minded individuals who want to do the best for our great City of Wells, and for its residents.
At local government level, we have always believed that this is best achieved without involving national party politics. We are setting out to achieve what we can for Wells, independent of any policies or directives from Westminster.
We feel this even more strongly now.
Welcome Wells Independents
Say 'goodbye' to party politics
In May 2019, each of the 5 independent candidates who stood under the Wells Independents (WIN) banner was elected to the Wells Town Council.
In September 2021, you voted in a 6th WIN Councillor.
Both the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor are currently WIN City Councillors, and we hold the chair in the 3 most influential committees.
Ordinary people, volunteering
to make a difference
We now want to build on what has been achieved in the past by offering new faces, a fresh approach, and more innovation.
The people of Wells are delivering a clear message. Whether we are residents, businesses or visitors, we need to focus on the community and on the 'real' issues we all face in Wells.
We're WIN-ning for Wells
Since 2019, and despite the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic, your hard-working WIN Councillors have have been closely involved in a host of projects to achieve considerable progress:
The part pedestrianisation of the Market Place gives the centre of Wells a truly ‘café society’ experience.
The Bishops Barn an important landmark in Wells has been returned to the city.
A continued campaign to purchase The Old Deanery for Wells for which WIN are providing their support.
The part pedestrianisation of the Market Place gives the centre of Wells a truly ‘café society’ experience.
But we are not resting on our laurels! As well as all the ongoing projects, there is still more to come:
Continued negotiations with Mendip District Council for the return of Wells’ assets.
Volunteers of the Wells Coronavirus Network, re-named the Wells Community Network CIC.
'Wells in Bloom' has relaunched this year.
Continued negotiations with Mendip District Council for the return of Wells’ assets.
Community starts when politics stops
In all of this work, your Wells Independents Councillors will listen to residents and make informed decisions on the important issues facing the City.
Wells Independents will build on the work of the City Council to make Wells a more vibrant, prosperous and inclusive city for all residents.
Members will also work to widen the influence of the Council and build on the partnerships that already exist.
Why are elections happening now?
The new Unitary Authority
The reorganisation of local government will merge Somerset County Council and Mendip District Council into one Unitary Authority, to be called Somerset Council. But some local responsibilities are being transferred back to Wells City Council.
Read more about this important reorganisation:
Local elections
Thursday 5 May
As a result of this major change in local government,
ALL COUNCILLORS
are being asked to stand down and seek re-election on 5th May.