Wells is principally a small city of 11000 inhabitants, nestling in the bowl of the beautiful Mendip Hills and on the edge of the Somerset Levels. It is a small compact, historic urban settlement with a distinctive character and which makes it a unique place to live, work and visit.
2 historic parks or gardens are registered Grade 2*- Milton Lodge and The Bishops’ Palace; The Cathedral Green fronts the beautiful Wells Cathedral, and the Wells City Recreation Ground is the setting for the Scheduled Monument Bishops Barn.
Wells City Council provides 3 allotment areas and maintains the roundabout and city centre plantings throughout the year.
Wells City Council Climate Emergency Working Group
reporting to the Outside Spaces Committee and Wells Environment Network
In 2019, Wells City Council passed The Climate Emergency Motion which committed the Council to reduce the negative impact of what we do on the environment we live in as well as the effects of our carbon emissions and footprint on the climate change.
Councillors, residents and organisations are working together to achieve an increase in biodiversity across the city, improve active travel and provide information and support to the public for energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions.
Wells Neighbourhood Plan 2023-2029 contains the Policies ENV1 and Env2 to guide and support Wells City Planning Processes and designates 29 Local Green Spaces in accordance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Sustainable Friends & Partners
Sustainable Wells
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.
Photos of Past Sustainability Events