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20 Years of Affordable Housing: Wells Charity Celebrates Growth

3/20/2026

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Lynne Burdon, Chair of Homes for Wells, marked the 20th anniversary in Wells-next-the-Sea, providing affordable rentals to 47 families.
The charity owns 27 properties valued at £5 million and prioritizes key workers and locals.
Trustee Annie Golding, a beneficiary, predicts the housing stock will double in 20 years.
Councillor Wendy Fredericks notes second homes worsen the housing crisis and supports a double council tax since April 2025.

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Lynne Burdon, Chair of Homes for Wells, marked the 20th anniversary in Wells-next-the-Sea, providing affordable rentals to 47 families.
The charity owns 27 properties valued at £5 million and prioritizes key workers and locals.
Trustee Annie Golding, a beneficiary, predicts the housing stock will double in 20 years.
Councillor Wendy Fredericks notes second homes worsen the housing crisis and supports a double council tax since April 2025.