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Wells Independents News
- Oct 11, 2021
- 1 min
And Denise makes six
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...
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- Oct 6, 2021
- 1 min
Wells Fibromyalgia Support Group thank SOUP!
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...
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- May 8, 2021
- 1 min
Sarah Powell Elected to the City Council!
More details of the election results for all wards can be found here.
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- Apr 2, 2021
- 2 min
A public meeting – Wells Beyond Covid – Have your say
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...
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- Mar 11, 2021
- 1 min
‘Meet & Greet’ becomes Wells Ambassadors, and we’re looking for volunteers!
Most visitors are drawn to Wells by the Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace. But too many leave without seeing Vicars Close, the Almshouses,...
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- Feb 17, 2021
- 1 min
Wells Neighbourhood Plan
“Neighbourhood Plans give a voice to local people regarding their particular area. The Steering Group is now armed with a Wells Design...
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- Feb 10, 2021
- 1 min
Portway Annexe
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...
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- Feb 3, 2021
- 1 min
The Old Deanery
All are agreed that the social benefits flowing from community use would be positive for Wells and everybody living in this great city....
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- Jan 27, 2021
- 1 min
Business Beyond Covid
For many local business owners, surviving the first Coronavirus wave was tough enough. Then, just as they were getting on their feet...
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- Jan 20, 2021
- 1 min
Return of Assets
Mendip now faces being absorbed in a bigger authority – either by merging with South Somerset District Council or a single county-wide...
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- Jan 13, 2021
- 1 min
Temporary Post Office
On January 13th a temporary Post Office will open in the ticket office at the bus station. This is a temporary provision, negotiated by...
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- Jan 8, 2021
- 1 min
Local Government Reorganisation
It has always been an aim of Wells Independents to return decision making to Wells – Wells people deciding what is best for Wells. WIN...
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- Jan 22, 2020
- 1 min
Thank you SOUP! x 2
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...
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- Jan 17, 2020
- 2 min
A record-breaker for Wells SOUP!
WELLS SOUP reached a record and a milestone on Saturday January 11th. The fundraising lunch attracted 120 people to the Connect Centre,...
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- Oct 23, 2019
- 2 min
Another full house, another star group of local causes
Supporting us will support Wells and our future. That was a message from the winners of October 5th’s Wells SOUP – Blue School Plastic...
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- Jul 23, 2019
- 2 min
Surprise boost for Wells charity
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...
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- Jul 11, 2019
- 2 min
Everyone is a winner at Wells SOUP
Success comes guaranteed for four charities on Saturday. They are Children’s World, Hope for Tomorrow, SODA (Society for Disabled...
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- Jun 13, 2019
- 1 min
SOUP! gives Wells In Mosaic a boost
Wells SOUP has helped an initiative that will boost tourism – the city’s main industry – and attract national attention. This quarterly...
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- Apr 16, 2019
- 2 min
Lucky 13 for Heads Up at the April Wells SOUP
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...
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