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August 2019 Issue 26
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Moves to give Wells a better bus station PRESSURE is growing for improvements to be carried out at Wells Bus Station. Wells resident Susan Hartnett is among those campaigning for an overhaul of the site. After raising the issue at a city council meeting – when she listed work that needs doing, from repairing railings to filling potholes – she attended a meeting at the bus station to talk about improvements with officers and councillors from Mendip District Council, which owns the land. “I pointed out everything that was broken,” said Susan. “Every time I see it I think it’s a mess. Why can’t we have the best bus station in the South West instead of the worst?” The meeting was organised by Ross Young, of Wells Independents, who run the Meet and Greet teams that welcome coach visitors. He said: “We discussed reconfiguration of the parking to get more coaches in; signage including new signs telling both cars and members of the public
Ongoing talks on second post office Discussions are being held on new branch in the city centre, as a consultation also takes place about relocating Market Place post office to Spar store Turn to page 3
Pigeon deaths investigation Natural England carrying out an inquiry after spate of dead birds found across city Turn to page 5
Laughing matter Susan Hartnett at Wells Bus Station they are prohibited; barriers to be reduced and bent ones replaced; resurfacing which is badly needed; and the whole aspect to be more welcoming.” Figures from last September to the end of June show that Meeters and Greeters welcomed 1,074 coaches compared to 749
in the same period the previous year, an increase of 43 per cent. Susan’s vision for the bus station site includes a modern metal sign board with a map directing visitors to the High Street; large, colourful Continued on page 12
Silly Sausage Comedy night being launched at The Venue to showcase emerging talent Turn to page 7
Alex makes music Student who was a surprise hit at Glastonbury Festival has released his own track Turn to page 17
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