To view the Somerset Community Foundation latest news please follow this link: http://www.somersetcf.org.uk/news
Wells Town Hall
The Town Hall will be closed from Thursday 5th November until Wednesday 2nd December in line with the Government's lockdown.
Please note, following careful consideration for the safety of the public, it has been decided that the Town Hall will remain closed after the lifting of lockdown and will reopen on 4th January 2021.
If you have reason to contact the Wells City Council, please do so by phone in the first instance. Tel 01749 673091.
For any booking enquiries please call this temporary number: 07753 819072 and speak to Kevin Westwood, Administration Officer.
Wells Refugee Collection Point at the Town Hall is not yet operating. Please DO NOT bring donations to the Town Hall. Further information will follow in due course.
Information on the Wells Refugee Action Group can be found on this link:
https://www.facebook.com/wellsrefugeeaid/
The Tourist Information Centre is located at Wells Town Hall. The TIC is currently closed until 4th January 2021.
Post Office
The Post Office in the Market Place has now closed. A new site is being considered. Wells City Council will keep you updated as soon as we know anything further.
There is a Post Office at Budgens on Bath Road.
Wells Library - More details on link below:
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/libraries
Mendip Markets
Wells market will continue to operate through this latest lockdown on Saturdays and Wednesdays in the Market Place. There will be a limited number of stalls. Everyone visiting the market is asked to respect social distancing.
Bishop's Palace
Bishop's Palace gardens - More details on their website: Bishop's Palace
The Somerset Bereavement
Support ServiceThe Somerset Bereavement Support Service is here if you’ve been bereaved and need emotional support or someone to talk to. We are here to help and welcome your call. 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday. Call us on 0800 304 7412
More information on this link: Somerset Bereavement Support Service
Somerset Covid-19 Weekly Workstream Update
Somerset County Council is working tirelessly with community organisations, charities, volunteers and its partners to support communities during the current Coronavirus pandemic. A number of multi-agency workstreams are in place to support this vital work. The following pages advise you of these workstreams, their key actions during the last week, what’s planned going forward and what you can do to help. We plan to issue this workstream update every Friday. If you need more information, please check out www.somerset.gov.uk/coronavirus where you can also subscribe for regular newsletters.
Wells Cemetery
Following Government guidelines, the cemetery gates and carpark are open to the public. Any visitors are asked to respect social distancing at all times.
Fly-tipping
If you spot an incident of fly-tipping in the Mendip area please report to: Mendip District Council on this link: MDC report fly-tipping
Press Release - 2020 Carnivals Postponed until 2021 - read more here
Wells In Bloom
Wells in Bloom will not be going ahead as normal this year as we are not allowed to have volunteers out planting. However, the City Council staff have planted the baskets and cradles, so the City will look colourful and splendid. Judging of gardens and allotments will not take place this year.
Wells Cathedral
Wells Cathedral is now closed to the public following latest Government advice.
Connect Centre, the building at the corner of Portway and Chamberlain Street, remains open for the most vulnerable delivering high priority need support. Opening hours are changing, during this time, to 10am-3pm. Please call the office on 01749 677097 to speak to one of the team during these hours. For out of hours emergencies or to arrange a food donation drop-off please call 07930 818328.
Mendip District Council Access Point at Wells Town Hall is closed until further notice. Tel 0300 303 8588
Wells & Mendip Museum is temporarily closed, in line with government advice. You can stay in touch by emailing admin@wellsmuseum.org.uk
Many organisations are still available out of office. Please find a list below of useful contacts:
Citizen's Advice Centre at Wells Town Hall is closed until further notice. Tel 03444 889 623 10am - 4pm, Mon - Fri Please see their advice notice here
Universal Credit: 0800 144 8 444
8am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
MDC Housing: 0300 303 8588 (option 4, option 4)
Shelter housing helpline: 0808 800 4444
ACAS Employment: 0300 123 1100
Somerset 24hr domestic abuse support line: 0800 69 49 999
PLEASE, IF YOU SPOT ANYTHING HERE WHICH IS OUT OF DATE CONTACT reception@wells.gov.uk
Supporting Plastic-Free Wells: Following a resolution passed by Wells City Council in March 2018 we respectfully request that you do not bring any single-use plastic to council premises; i.e. any plastic cutlery, plates, cups, coffee cups, cling film, Styrofoam boxes or plastic confetti. We are supporting a reduction in throw-away plastic to help the environment and to reduce this kind of waste and would appreciate your co-operation.
Draft Wells Neighbourhood Plan (click here to view)
Changing Places facility is available in Wells.
Please click HERE for more information.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
To view the Wells City Council Privacy Notice please click here. This has been written in accordance with the GDPR.
Wells Town Hall is a wonderful venue set in the heart of Somerset and is suitable for weddings and civil ceremonies. It can host anything from a small intimate ceremony in the Mayor’s Parlour for up to 18 guests, to a large glamorous wedding reception for up to 180 guests.
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