The “core strategy” blueprint controlling how Brigg will develop over the next quarter-century continues to be pieced together within North Lincolnshire Council.
And the latest consultation has seen Brigg councillors come up with a list of suggestions they would like to see included in the eventual Local Development Framework Core Strategy.
Stressing the need to improve things at The Rec, a Brigg Town Council report says: “This action is long overdue and would directly benefit the numerous sports teams which currently have to play elsewhere in the town (and the county) due to poor facilities at the Recreation Ground which do not meet the standards now required by some competitive sports.
“This results in unnecessary travelling for those living in, or near, Brigg, resulting in increased traffic on the roads, and is also detrimental to the health and well-being of those people who do not have their own transport, and are therefore denied the opportunity to participate in sporting activities within their own community.”
Other suggestions from Brigg Town Council (outlined in a report from a special working party established to study the lengthy document) include a wish to see:
Brigg included within Rural Renaissance Plans, including a definite commitment to develop the River Ancholme as a tourist attraction.
Specific mention of a commitment to improve railway passenger services through Brigg.
Brigg County Bridge to be specifically mentioned as part of the area’s Historic Environment.
The Ancholme as a tourist attraction .....they say a squeaky wheel gets most attention, ...and I've said this before...bring on the rowing boats and boats propelled by electric motors for public use.
ReplyDeleteNot only will facility attract folks, the electrically-powered boats (they're amazingly powerful) will be very efficient in cutting and dispersing weed.
Undisturbed weed can have a compound affect on the slow-flowing Ancholme....it will slow the river flow further, act as a trap for general debris, the green algal-bloom and any fine silt usually suspended in the water-flow will sink to the bed exacerbating the problem of silting.
As an interim measure, a boat with an outboard motor ploughing up and down the river occasionally will give the weed a good trim.
PS I have a suitable o/b and if anyone has access to a suitable boat, we could go in partnership as the Half-Cut Weedy Team.