Editing Wisbech (section)

===Lithuanian community===
The Lithuanian community in Wisbech has grown significantly since Lithuania's accession to the European Union in 2004. Drawn by employment opportunities in agriculture and food processing, many Lithuanians have settled in the area, contributing to the town's cultural diversity.

By 2014, estimates suggested that approximately 6,000 Lithuanians resided in Wisbech, comprising a substantial portion of the town's population of around 30,000. This demographic shift has led to the establishment of various cultural and community initiatives. For instance, the Wisbech Lithuanian Community organizes events such as [[Užgavėnės]], the Lithuanian pre-Lenten festival, which has been celebrated in collaboration with local institutions like the Wisbech and Fenland Museum.<ref>[https://www.wisbechmuseum.org.uk/uzgavenes/ Užgavėnės: Lithuanian Mardi Gras]</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/jun/16/fear-anger-wisbech-cambridgeshire-insecurity-immigration This article is more than 10 years old Fear and anger in once-wealthy town divided by insecurity and immigration]</ref>

Lithuanian community has faced challenges, including instances of labor exploitation and substandard housing conditions. Reports have highlighted concerns over illegal gangmasters and overcrowded accommodations affecting Eastern European migrants in the region.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/oct/08/wisbech-migrant-workers-exploited-gangmasters-eastern-europe Wisbech: the end of the road for migrant workers]</ref>

In December 2024, members of the Lithuanian community in Wisbech created Baltic-themed Christmas decorations for the town’s market square, using recycled materials to craft items such as gonks, stars, and baubles.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c99eedg7782o Lithuanians create town's Christmas decorations]</ref>

In April 2025, the Wisbech Lithuanian Community Acorn (WLCA) group launched a new initiative by introducing a community Easter tree in the market square.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8g7mvvjxlo?xtor=AL-71-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Bbbc.news.twitter%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D&at_link_id=33BFBA46-19B5-11F0-AA69-A87972EC48B3&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_link_type=web_link&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_link_origin=BBCWorld&at_format=link&at_medium=social&at_campaign_type=owned Lithuanian group's Easter tree brings joy to town]</ref>