Welcome
Wells Area Partnership (WAP) is an independent community led organisation
that works to improve the quality of life and the delivery of services
in the Wells area of North Norfolk. It seeks to create a sustainable
community longer term, looking at the social, economic and environmental
needs of the area.
WAP is one of seven Area Partnerships in North Norfolk and works in
the parishes of Burnham Market, Burnham Norton, Burnham Overy, Burnham
Thorpe, North & South Creake, Walsingham, Holkham, Warham, Binham,
Wighton, Hindringham, Stiffkey, Field Dalling, Wiveton, Blakeney, Cley,
Morston, Langham and Wells.
It’s membership consists of individuals, parish councils, community
groups, businesses and statutory organisations such as the police and
is open to all.
Our role is to :
- Consult local people and enable greater participation in decision-making
about the area and services
- Create specific projects such as a local housing trust in Wells,
that addresses local need and fills gaps in services
- Attract funding to the area such as securing a £10,000 community
chest fund for use by local groups
- Act as a community resource such as co-ordinating community events
and sharing equipment
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