9 October meeting - Is more housing good or bad for the Wells ‘city region’?

Our 9 October meeting will discuss whether more housing in the region will be good for Wells and also consider how should future housing development be approached in historic cities. With a panel of influential speakers together with audience participation it offers an opportunity to review diverse perspectives and consider how best to respond to housing developments affecting Wells. Wells may have limited influence on housing within its surrounding region, as housing numbers are set by national policy, but as the hub for retail, education, health and leisure services, it is well placed to formulate strategies for future development in and around the City.

We are delighted to welcome speakers with wide experience and knowledge to lead the discussion. Councillor Ros Wyke, Somerset Council Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets and Ian Green, Chair of Oxford Civic Society and co-author of ‘Towards a better balance between heritage and growth’ and a representative of the developer / housebuilder sector will provide their perspectives on the issues. Members of the audience will be encouraged to give their own views. The Society plans to publish a summary of the debate and use the material to provide its own ‘How Wells can best respond to housing developments’ report.

The meeting is open to all members of the Society, and to others interested in contributing to the debate (£5 guest fee payable). Please book using the Events page of the Society’s website (https://www.wellscivicsociety.org.uk/events/monthly-meeting-talk-2024-10-09-19-00/form).

All enquires to: Events@wellscivicsocity.org.uk