Council

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Our roles & responsibilities:

The Town Hall, accommodating: -The City Council offices and meeting chamber and on occasion the Coroner's Court.
The Town Hall is a venue for markets, meetings, concerts, conferences, weddings and many other events, as well as regular classes, clubs and other community groups
Management of Wells Cemetery
Public conveniences in the City
Allotments at Burcott Road and Barnes Close and in the grounds of the Bishop's Palace.
Partnership working with a wide range of councils and organisations on issues affecting the life of the City, its residents and visitors
A strong voice in the scrutiny of all planning and licensing applications affecting the City
Involvement in City Centre Management including CCTV and alcohol restricted zones
Oversight of the Wells In Bloom programme
Management of the two funfairs held in the Market Place in May and November each year
Management of the Wells skatepark.
Grants and financial support to local clubs and organisations.
Control of the water running down the south side of the High Street (that on the north side comes direct from the Bishop's Palace)!
Records of the City going back to the 12th century and an Archivist to look after and interpret them
A strong ceremonial role in the City