Wells City Council's Outside Spaces team is responsible for maintaining a range of public spaces and services across the city. They are led by Outside Spaces Officer, Matt Johnson, and Cemetery Manager, Ashley Chouings.
The team is responsible for:
- Wells Cemetery - managing and maintaining the cemetery and providing services for those using it. Visit the Wells Cemetery page.
- Allotments - supporting the Council's three allotment sites in Wells. Find out more about allotments.
- Wells in Bloom - coordinating the annual planting and maintaining floral displays across the city throughout the seasons. Find out more about Wells in Bloom.
- Christmas lights - coordinating the annual installation of Christmas lights in the city centre, including along High Street, Broad Street and Queen Street.
- Dog waste bins - providing and maintaining dog waste bins at locations across the city, including along popular dog-walking routes. Find dog waste bin locations.
- Grit bins - maintaining 34 grit bins within the city boundary and replenishing them during the winter months. Find grit bin locations.
Reporting an issue
If you notice a dog waste bin or grit bin that needs attention, or would like to suggest a location for an additional dog waste bin, please contact Wells Town Hall:
Telephone: 01749 673091
Email: reception@wells.gov.uk
Additionally, the Council have delegated authority from Somerset Council and the Highways Department to assist their teams by clearing gullies, maintain pathways through weed clearing and hedge cutting and litter picking, within the boundary of the City.
For issues relating to highways, roads or pavements, please check Somerset Council's highways information and reporting service.