ECO TOWN BRIGG?

Brigg Town Council tonight agreed to send a letter in support of Link2Energy's Brigg Eco Project - something new planned for the area.
Councillors, meeting in the Angel Suite, heard of the Bigby Street-based firm's plans and how funds were being sought from Yorkshire Forward - not the council.
Malcolm Bailey, who delivered the presentation, specialises in energy and business development. He explained the intention was to turn one firm's waste, within a five-mile radius of Brigg, into another's raw material. Plastics, glass and textiles were three examples.
Coun Sue Nicholson could see the benefits. She pointed out many small businesses in Brigg were having to pay for the removal of small quantities of things like cardboard which might now be collected free on behalf of someone who could make use of it as a raw material.
Coun Mike Campion said, as a former headteacher, he knew how much waste material schools generated, the disposal of which could prove difficult. He wondered whether local schools could be included in the scheme.
Coun Penny Smith proposed supporting the Brigg firm's request for a letter of support, and fellow councillors readily agreed.
The firm is based at 1-3 Bigby Street and offers "Business Improvements Through Thinking." Tel 0845 3008025.