RIVER ANCHOLME IN BRIGG COULD BENEFIT

The problem of clearing litter from the River Ancholme in Brigg could be solved by a specialist firm.
It has the know-how, experience and equipment and preliminary talks have been held with Brigg Town Council.
It is now a question of whether the company decides to quote for the job and whether the price is right.
Meanwhile, Town Clerk Jeanette Woollard is to investigate whether North Lincolnshire Council would be willing to dispose of litter collected from the river.
There is general concern about the amount of litter that collects in the river – particularly when it gets tangled up with the summer covering of weed.
Brigg Town Council will still be undertaking its annual spring clean and collection of litter from the riverbank and towpath. This will be on Saturday, May 26 – one week before the Diamond Jubilee weekend.
Volunteers are needed. If you feel you can help, please email the council - enquiries@briggmarkettown.co.uk




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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNED FOR BRIGG

Brigg Town Council has raised no objections to an application for planning permission to erect an industrial unit and offices on land off Europa Way.
However, Coun Mel Oades suggested that consideration might be given to keeping construction traffic away from the area at the beginning and end of the school day.
That’s because of the proximity to Brigg County Primary School.
North Lincolnshire Council planners will have the final say on granting permission and where any conditions should be attached.
Permission is being sought by CLS Civil Engineering.
Brigg Town Council is also content with a planning application to erect a single storey extension at 4 Old School Close (off Glebe Road), although it was pointed out that the property had only recently been built.




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BRIGG OLD BOYS AND GIRLS - BOOK TICKETS NOW

A reminder to those wishing to attend the Briggensians' annual dinner was issued today.
The function will be at Elsham Golf Club on Saturday, March 17 (7pm for 7.30pm).
The Briggensians' Association represents former pupils and staff of Brigg Grammar School, Brigg Girls' High School, Sir John Nelthorpe School and Brigg Sixth Form College.
David Brittain, retired headteacher of Sir John Nelthorpe School, says the closing date for ticket applications is fast approaching and should be posted off as soon as possible.
"If you are waiting for your friends to decide then please give them a positive nudge now," says David.
"We have a new team making the arrangements this year and they can do with all the advance warning they can get to ensure another splendid night.
"We have an excellent speaker in Mark Leaning and I hope you will be able to come along and join in the fun."
The ticket cost is £21 and the closing date is £21.
Cheques payable to The Briggensians' Association should be sent to Sir John Nelthorpe Upper School, Grammar School Road, Brigg, North Lincs, DN20 8AA (Tel: 01652 656551).
Guest speaker Mark Leaning - an "old boy" himself - is a Commander in the Royal Navy, who served in the Falklands War.

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BANGING ON ABOUT BRIGG BUSES

Seeing an evening Hornsby bus in Brigg - drawing up at the bus stop near the White Horse - left me wondering how many years it is since Cary Lane was vetoed after dark because of cases of threatening behaviour and vandalism.
There were real issues back then with large, troublesome groups youths. But things quietened down and seemingly got back to normal long ago.
You'd have thought a complete return to Cary Lane would save a bit of fuel on the extra journey either side of Barnard Avenue and round The Monument. It would also be a bit more convenient for some passengers, although not all.
Of course it's entirely up to the bus company, or companies, where they operate. But shouldn't someone in authority (police, council, neighbourhood action team?) have a word with the management and ask them politely whether it's time to reconsider?




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COURTESY COUNTS ON BRIGG ROADS

It's heartening how many motorists on Bigby Road in Brigg waive through fellow drivers waiting to exit St Helen's Road. Traffic backs up quite often at this spot, generally because of queues on the A18 near The Monument. If it wasn't for the generosity of many road-users on the A1084, Brigg motorists could find themselves stuck in St Helen's Road for a long time, notably early morning/late afternoon/busy Saturdays.
We've put this question before to council highway chiefs: Would a mini-roundabout at the junction of Bigby Road and St Helen's Road provide a solution? 
This is an A-road, after all. Go to Scunthorpe or Ashby and minor roads there - even on housing estates - were given mini-roundabouts years ago. Good examples: Ashby High Street, Riddings estate, West Common Lane (leading to John Leggott College).
Clearly there's no bar on putting mini-roundabouts on A-roads in the Brigg area - there's one at Scawby Brook.
We're flattered that Coun Nigel Sherwood - Cabinet member for highways and neighbourhoods at North Lincolnshire Council - has picked up on some of the suggestions made by Brigg Blog since he came to power last year. Perhaps he'll also consider running this one past his traffic management team. 

BRIGG MATTERS TO NEWSLETTER TEAM

Our household's copy of Brigg Matters magazine/newsletter (No 26 - Spring 2012) was delivered over the weekend, with a nice, colourful picture of the recent Brigg Balloon Race on the front page, taken by Ken Harrison.
Looking through the events listings, we noted Brigg District Lions' Beer Festival, May 10-12, and immediately reached for the wall calendar to pencil it in.
Brigg Matters is now edited by Emma May Smith who can be contacted by email  briggmatters@yahoo.co.uk

BRIGG PUB OFFERS EASTER BONUS

The White Horse pub in Brigg is taking bookings for Easter and offering a free Easter egg for every accompanied child on a pre-booked table. That should egg on quite a few families to book with Wrawby Street hostelry! Call 01652 653763.