The preservation of the town’s stunning architecture is always very high on the Society's agenda and Fenland District Council consults the Society on planning matters affecting the town’s listed buildings and conservation areas.
After a two stage application process, started in 2015, the Society has obtained over £300k of funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to save and restore a C19 Grade II listed derelict Chapel at Wisbech General Cemetery, for use as a community facility. The building is now close to completion and a series of events and activities will be taking place.
Since 2013, The Society has worked closely with Fenland District Council on a £4 million Townscape Heritage Project to regenerate Wisbech High Street. The Society has pledged £25k of funds to support the project together with the almost £2 million being provided by the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as grants from Wisbech Town Council, Fenland District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council. Property landlords are expected to match-fund grants.