WPPN is currently seeking nomination for WPPN representative to Westmeath Community Development
The PPN Representative, using the skills and abilities they have developed through working with their own group, is expected to gather and present the views and opinions of all member organisations (including, but not limited to, his/her own group) of the PPN body which nominated him/her.
The Representative brings issues of relevance from the community to the WCD and gives feedback to the community by filling in the Representative Report after every meeting they attend on the PPNs behalf.
The nominations is open for any WPPN Pillar Groups (Community & Voluntary, Social Inclusion & Environment).
The closing date for receipt of nominations for is 31st March 2026.
Westmeath Community Development Nomination Form 2026
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Westmeath Community Development (WCD): Overview
Who are We:
Westmeath Community Development is a partnership which empowers people and communities to overcome disadvantages and enhance the quality of their lives.
There are 15 places on the Board
• 4 reps coming from the WPPN
• There is currently 1 vacancy for which nominations are sought.
WCD was formed in 1993 to access funding under the LEADER II programme. Under LEADER II it carries out a programme of rural development throughout the county.
In 1996 it also became the Area Based Partnership for the County and as such qualified to deliver Local Development Social Inclusion programmes.
What We Do:
WCD’s main programmes are :
• LEADER and SICAP.
Other community and employment programmes include
• Childcare, after school’s programme
• Employment programmes, CE, RSS, TUS and JI
• Traveler Project
• Primary Health Care Programme
• Volunteer Centre • Refugee Resettlement
• Care and Repair
• Food and Health Programme.
• Horticulture, Job Club, PEIL and Dormant Accounts.
More information on website: www.westcd.ie