Maltings Complex Project

The Maltings is one of the most loved and iconic historical buildings in Well-next-the-Sea. Sitting at the heart of the town it currently operates as a thriving community centre and theatre and hosts a wide range of community activities, supported by a group of dedicated volunteers.  The Community Association that currently manages the building has long had an ambition to redevelop the Maltings to incorporate a museum and other improvements. A small working group (known as the Maltings Project Group) consisting of local people, Town and District Councillors and various stakeholders such as North Norfolk District Council and the Benjamin Foundation has recently been formed. Each member of the Maltings Project Group represents a different interest area but collectively, they have taken on the challenge of leading the redevelopment of the Maltings site which will also incorporate the Sackhouse and adjoining car park. You can contact any members of the Maltings Project Group to find out how and why they are involved, share your views or just to find out latest updates on the project. Click here for members contact details .
  
The long term vision for the buildings is to turn them into a sustainable year round destination for both locals and tourists. The idea is to provide a museum and community and youth facilities, alongside a new and improved theatre/cinema creating an indoor centre for everyone to use. External space for informal uses, landscaping, access and parking are all important features of the vision.

Progress so far………………..

Over the last four months the Maltings Project Group has met 5 times and recently held a half day workshop where representatives of key stakeholders and users of the buildings were invited to discuss the vision and priority uses for the site. To help turn the vision into a reality the Maltings Project Group has just appointed business consultants and architects R H Partnership. They will be assisting the group to create a feasible business plan and outlining a sustainable and fundable project capable of being taken forward by the partners.

An important part of this work will also include consulting with local people, businesses, organisations and community groups. The Maltings Project Group will be holding an informal ‘Drop in Session’ in November where you can come and meet the members of the Project Group, find out up to date information on the Maltings development and share your own views and ideas with us. A more formal consultation will take place in early December which will offer you the opportunity to get involved in the final planning stages of the development (see below).

Public consultation

The Public Consultation at the Maltings was well attended with over 60 members of the public coming to watch the presentation and to give their point of view and opinion.  From this the Consultants have booked two new consultations:

Consultation with any user groups of the Maltings.  Any group who regularly use the Maltings are welcomed to come and look at the proposed ideas and see if it meets their requirements. Wednesday 9th December 6.30 – 8.30 at the Maltings

The consultants are also very keen to capture the opinions of young people in Wells and would invite them to attend on Thursday in the Sackhouse.
Thursday 10th December 4.30 – 6.30pm 11 – 17 year olds
                                         6.30 – 7.30pm 18 – 25 year old