Wells Harbour Personnel

Harbour Staff

Harbour Master Robert Smith Robert Smith, Harbour Master
Harbour Administrator Louise Allen Louise Allen, Harbour Administrator
Deputy Harbour Master Michael Frary Michael Frary, Deputy Harbour Master
Wells Harbour Assistants Liz Blake Liz Blake, Wells Harbour Assistant
  Gwen Woodhouse Gwen Woodhouse, Wells Harbour Assistant
Harbour Assistant Jimmy Tottle Jimmy Tottle, Harbour Assistant

Wells Harbour Commissioners

The Wells Harbour Commissioners originated under an Act of 1663 in the 15th Year of Charles II reign, an Act for repairing and better preserving the quay, creeks, channel and landing place of the Port of Wells in the County of Norfolk.

Charles Ebrill Charles Ebrill - Chairman
First came to Wells before the 1953 floods. Became a GP and joined the Wells practice in 1977 from which he retired at the end of 2009. A resident of Wells since 1977. Commissioner since May 1988.
Tony Pannell Tony Pannell - Vice Chairman
Retired LEA Inspector of Schools. Currently lives in Great Snoring. Became a Commissioner in January 2004. He has particular responsibilities for environmental matters and represents WHC on the Wash and North Norfolk Coast European Marine Site full management board.
Clive Dew Clive Dew
Has lived in Wells for over 30 years and is a marine engineer. Owns a small boat which he uses to potter around the creeks. He has been a Commissioner since 2002 with special responsibility for harbour services.
Mike Woodroffe Mike Woodroffe
Retired RNLI Deputy Chief of Operations, Master Mariner, Commander RNR, Fellow of the Nautical Institute, Director of Seahorse Marine Consultancy. He is a Wells resident and a small boat sailor. His specific responsibility is for port health and safety.
Chris Rose Chris Rose
An ecologist and communications consultant who has worked for Greenpeace and other environmental organisations. He and his family have lived in Wells for six years. He chairs the Wells Area Partnership and is a Wells RNLI crew member.
Adrian Underwood Adrian Underwood
Worked in private education, concluding with the post of National Director of the Boarding Schools Association. Now lead inspector of the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Appointed OBE in January 2007 for services to education. Wells resident and small boat sailor.
Campbell MacCallum Campbell MacCallum
A Wells resident since 1971. Local businessman and international photographer. Wells Town councillor since 2007 and Commodore of the Wells Sailing Club 2007-2008. Appointed as a Commissioner in January 2009.
Andy Frary Andy Frary
Born and bred in Wells. Born and bred in Wells. A Wells fisherman since 1975, he ran Wells’ first commercial crab boat from 1980 with his brother. Owner of a local business and committed to preserving the fishing industry of Wells. Appointed as a Commissioner in January 2009.
Alistair Kerr Alistair Kerr
Has lived in Wells since 1985 and has enjoyed the harbour facilities through windsurfing or sailing throughout this period. He worked in the university sector for 35 years and authored a variety of books, chapters and research papers before retiring in 2008. He was appointed as a Commissioner in January 2010.