Wells Independents News

(This article was written in 2022, but we feel still has useful information about the structure of local politics. Somerset Council...

On September 30th,  WIN’s Denise Denis was elected to represent St Thomas ward on the City Council. This brings the total number of Wells...

Hi Ross, Thank you so much. I have already had interest from a few people following SOUP, and the money will be used to send information...

More details of the election results for all wards can be found here.

Public Zoom meeting set for April 17. All local residents are welcome to take part and the event will be chaired by veteran BBC Somerset...

Most visitors are drawn to Wells by the Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace. But too many leave without seeing Vicars Close, the Almshouses,...

“Neighbourhood Plans give a voice to local people regarding their particular area. The Steering Group is now armed with a Wells Design...

A large, Grade 2 listed building with plenty of off-street parking, The Portway Annexe offers much scope for use by the community and the...

All are agreed that the social benefits flowing from community use would be positive for Wells and everybody living in this great city....

For many local business owners, surviving the first Coronavirus wave was tough enough. Then, just as they were getting on their feet...

Mendip now faces being absorbed in a bigger authority – either by merging with South Somerset District Council or a single county-wide...

On January 13th a temporary Post Office will open in the ticket office at the bus station. This is a temporary provision, negotiated by...

It has always been an aim of Wells Independents to return decision making to Wells – Wells people deciding what is best for Wells. WIN...

We Hear You posted this on their Facebook page: “Today we say a huge #WHY thankyou to Wells Independents who donated £400 to WHY after...

WELLS SOUP reached a record and a milestone on Saturday January 11th. The fundraising lunch attracted 120 people to the Connect Centre,...

Supporting us will support Wells and our future.  That was a message from the winners of October 5th’s Wells SOUP – Blue School Plastic...

Illness at one charity turned into a bonus for another good cause on July 13th. Kristen Lindop was due to tell the audience at Wells SOUP...

Success comes guaranteed for four charities on Saturday. They are Children’s World, Hope for Tomorrow, SODA (Society for Disabled...

Wells SOUP has helped an initiative that will boost tourism – the city’s main industry  – and attract national attention. This quarterly...

It was double lucky 13 for Heads Up at Saturday’s Wells SOUP. The date was the 13th and it was the 13th time this fundraising lunch had...