Current Town Clerk, Stephen Luck has worked in a multitude of roles at Wells City Council for more than 28 years, but says a fond farewell as he retires in May 2025. 

“I am looking forward to my retirement, after serving Wells for some time. My thanks go out to both those I have worked with, and my family who have and continue to support me. I am delighted in the appointment of the new Town Clerk and I know that I am leaving the council in safe and capable hands”.

Chairman of the Finance and Council Matters Committee, Cllr Stewert Cursley said “We have had the privilege of having a capable and knowledgeable Town Clerk for a long time, in Stephen Luck, and the council wishes him the very best of luck and health for his retirement”

Wells City Council have completed a rigorous recruitment exercise to appoint a new Town Clerk to deliver future services of the council, recognising the change in need for the community of Wells, and the growing public service demand following the devolution from Somerset Council. 

On Thursday 30th January 2025, Full City Council voted to appoint Haylee Wilkins, as the new Town Clerk. Ms Wilkins has extensive local government knowledge and has worked in the local area for the breadth of her career to date having been the Assistant CEO and Mendip District Council previously, and more recently working at the Devolution Officer for Wells City Council, and said, “I am delighted and honoured to be appointed as the new Town Clerk for Wells City Council, and excited to work with the knowledgeable and skilled staff and councillors of the council to deliver excellent services to the community of Wells.” 

The Right Worshipful Mayor, Cllr Jasmine Browne said “We are delighted to appoint Haylee Wilkins as our new Clerk and have every faith that she has the skill, experience and vision to lead the Council into the next important phase. I believe I can speak for all Councillors of Wells City Council in saying that we are very much looking forward to working with her”. 

Pictured, Mayor Jasmine Browne with Town Clerk, Haylee Wilkins