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Wells Faces Major Accessibility Challenges for Residents with Mobility Issues Thursday, July 10, 2025 wells accessibility disability survey pavements disabledtoilets inclusion transport mobility campaign A recent citizen survey conducted by the action group Accessible Wells shines a spotlight on significant accessibility concerns faced by residents with mobility and disability challenges in the city of Wells. Carried out … Read More
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