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Wisbech, in the County of Cambridgeshire, is on the crossroads to
Lincolnshire and Norfolk, and known traditionally as the Capital
of the Fens. In keeping with this profile in 2008/2009 there were
a number of significant developments including the start of both
the multi-million pound Harbour and Boathouse development, and the
Wisbech Flood Defence Scheme. The Boathouse has extensive office
space and conference facilities on offer, while the Flood Defence
Scheme will sustain flood protection for nearly 10,500 homes and
more than 1,200 businesses along the river Nene.
Wisbech achieved two Green Flag awards in 2008 for Wisbech Park
and St Peter’s Church Gardens. The town was also awarded the
ultimate honour in the local Anglia in Bloom competition, achieving
a Gold standard across all areas including; best local authority
parks displays; best schools project; and Most Improved entry in
2008. A Royal Horticultural Society Gold Medal was also given and
Wisbech was judged the Best Large Town in the Anglia Region. During
the summer of 2009, Wisbech will be entered in The National Britain
in Bloom Competition.
Wisbech Town Council has reflected the forward looking nature of
Wisbech by setting up a new Wisbech Youth Council for young people
between the ages of 12 and 18 who live, earn or learn in the town.
The youngsters have been working closely with the Town Council and
many others to help improve the provision of youth facilities for
Wisbech.
The Town Council and the Youth Council meet regularly in the Council
Chamber which is located on the first floor of the old Corn Exchange
at 1 North Brink. The building has been used as a Council Chamber
since 1835, and has a long tradition of serving the people of Wisbech.
In 1974, Local Government re-organisation changed the Borough Council
to a Town Council with parochial powers. The Borough Council at
that time gave everything that it possessed to the newly established
Fenland District Council. One of the functions it did keep was that
of the office of Mayor, who is also the Chairman of the Council
and presides over the monthly full Council meetings held in the
Council Chamber.
The Council also has fortnightly Planning meetings, and regular
Finance & General Purposes, Allotments, and Civic Amenities
committee meetings.
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