The building had been facing problems for 40 years
An ‘eyesore’ building in a Cambridgeshire town centre has been redeveloped after more than 40 years of neglect. The site, known as ‘The Gap’ at 24 High Street in Wisbech, has been turned into a new shop and flats by Fenland District Council.
The building was once the site of Cook’s Butchers, but had been facing problems since the business collapsed more than 40 years ago. The council is now in the process of finding the first tenants for the shop and flats.
The redevelopment formed part of the council’s Wisbech High Street Project, which was launched in 2017 with £1.9 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The development was also supported by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s Market Towns Programme, which aims to improve business premises.
Cllr Chris Seaton, Fenland District Council’s portfolio holder for Wisbech High Street projects, said: “We’re proud to have taken on this complex and challenging site to make what will be a long-lasting difference to the restoration of Wisbech High Street for generations to come.”
Repairs are also being carried out at other buildings on the High Street, including at 13-17, where derelict first floors have been brought back into use. The council are currently working on plans for 11-12 High Street, which are also derelict.
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