Wells City Council

07/06/2026

Temporary Road Closure: Long Street, Croscombe
Reference: EA19/0326 - SD001398 -Long Street -STUDS
Please be aware that we have received notification of a temporary road closure at Long Street, Croscombe for approximately 761 metres, which will commence on 8th June 2026 and is expected to last until 13th June 2026 (between 19:00 to 05.00hrs). These works are for Kiely Bros to carry out phased prep works, surface dressing, application of Kiely Lock and associated works such as stud removal/renewal and lining works on behalf of Somerset Highways, their works reference is LG018SD001398-SD-03.
The road will be reopened when no works are taking place. Signage will be placed on site. There may be a need for additional closures at a later date and if so, a notification will be sent for these.
For any further information about this closure please contact Kiely Bros on 0121 772 3800 quoting reference: EA19/0326 - SD001398 -Long Street -STUDS.

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07/06/2026

Temporary Road Closure: ttro380384E - Easton Moor Drove, Wookey
The works are expected to commence on 8th June 2026 and last for 33 days to enable Walters to carry out repair works to masonry structure on behalf of Somerset Council - Bridges and Structures.
The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on this occasion.
For any further information about this closure please contact Walters Group on 0117 982 7400, quoting reference: ttro380384E.

05/06/2026

03/06/2026

Sunday Market Press Release!

Check out our press release on the pilot programme bringing Sunday Markets to Wells for 2026!

Visit: https://www.wells.gov.uk/news-article/new-sunday-markets
or check out the Wells Market page to keep you updated!

03/06/2026

Update from the Mayor of Wells, Cllr Denise Denis

Two wonderful communities celebrated their volunteers yesterday and I was delighted to attend both as Mayor. Cllr Jill Edmonds accompanied me to the WCN Volunteers Tea Party in the Town Hall where over 140 volunteers from across Wells enjoyed a wonderful tea event. They were thanked by Cllr Philip Welch who has been on the WCN since its inception and he introduced Annie Maw as the new President of WCN.
In the evening, Olivia my Mayoress, and I attended the Street Council Community Awards and Investiture of Cllr Peter Goater at Strode Theatre. We were treated to music from young musicians and Master of Ceremonies, Christian Lockyer, took us through the evening where the Chair’s Chain of Office was passed from Cllr Bryan Knickerbocker to Cllr Peter Goater, and the Vice Lord Lieutenant, Robert Drewett, introduced the 3 winners of 2026 Street Community Awards.

03/06/2026

Posting on behalf of Somerset Council.
Date Change - 29th JUNE 2026
Temporary Road Closure: ttro510069E - Wells Hill Bottom and Bath Road, Emborough and St Cuthbert Out
Please be aware that we have received notification of a date change to a temporary road closure at Wells Hill Bottom and Bath Road, Emborough and St Cuthbert Out for approximately 744 metres.
The new date for the works to commence is 29th June 2026 and is expected to last until 15th December 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59.
These works are for Octavius Infrastructure Ltd to carry out junction improvement works on behalf of Somerset Highways.
The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on this occasion.

The link to view the new Notice is as follows:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/06-notice-3-road-closures_148743596_4124794_d030f1f8c1.pdf
For any further information about this closure please contact Octavius Infrastructure Ltd on 0739 314 8395 quoting reference: ttro510069E.

Please see the map of the affected area below (in red), together with the recommended diversion route (in blue).

28/05/2026

If you'd like to talk the the Fire and Rescue service about garden fires then why not use this online community conversation?

27/05/2026

Come along to the Town Hall on the 30th May if you'd like to speak to someone from the Neighbourhood Team.

27/05/2026

Getting to know Cllr Denise Denis, 652nd Mayor of Wells

Born in Africa, eldest of 5, Denise enjoyed a childhood in Wales and then Norfolk before attending University of Birmingham to study Biological Sciences. Denise’s work-life has almost been as varied as her house moves, and after gaining her degree she went on to train and work as a social worker. Later after starting her own family, she set up and ran a small food business in North London for 5 years, taught English whilst living in Italy, and ran a Care Home in Norfolk for 23 years.
Denise has 2 sons and 3 grandchildren and on retirement she decided to move to Wells and has not regretted it at all. Here in Wells, she has found the joy of becoming part of a community, living closer to family, becoming a grandmother, and developing friendships in this beautiful setting.
She has embraced retirement and the opportunities to join organisations such as U3A, Monday WI, Somerset Wildlife Trust and Wells City Bridge Club. Also offering her time as a gardener and guide at the Bishops’ Palace, serving as a visitor volunteer for Somerset Sight for 10 years, being a WCN volunteer, Neighbourhood Watch coordinator, listening to children reading at St Cuthbert’s Junior School and is currently Chair of Wells Dementia Alliance.
Denise was elected to Wells City Council in 2022. Becoming Mayor is a great privilege for Denise, particularly as she is a direct descendent of a Mayor of Launceston who served in the 1700s.
Her passions and interests are varied. She enjoys painting, reading, birdwatching, listening to music, walking, she is fluent in Italian, comfortable in French and can get by with a little German and Spanish.
Denise will be escorted by Olivia Denis, her daughter-in -law, as Mayoress, and will be very ably supported by the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Sarah Powell.

Denise, we wish you well for the next year ahead.