POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

Brigg Town Council is to undertake a major consultation exercise with townsfolk of all ages to discover what they would like to see improved and possibly introduced in the future.
The council has successfully applied for a £2,500 grant to draw up a Community-led Plan, which means, in effect, compiling a wish list of what the people want, or don't.
The initial meeting at the Angel Suite on Wednesday saw Coun Tom Glossop elected chairman, with Coun Mike Galvin his deputy.
Consultation sessions are to be held with groups, school pupils/students and the general public, to explain what's going on and seek people's views.
Coun Galvin summed it up by saying it boiled down to what people loved about the town, what they hated and what they wanted.
Although members of the new committee will undertake much work behind the scenes over the next few weeks, the first publing airing of the Community-Led Plan is likely to be over the weekend of September 25/26, which sees the Farmers' Market being held, a Town Mayor's coffee morning and the Civic Service. People will be able to visit the Angel Suite area, off the Market Place, and talk to members of the committee to make their views known.
This is expected to be followed up with similar consultations the following Thursday - general market day.
Another idea being discussed is for the Town Mayor and Mayoress, Coun Ben Nobbs and Mrs Barbara Morris, to visit schools and local groups.
"That's our strongest card to play as far as profile is concerned," Coun James Truepenny suggested.
Brigg Blog comment poster-in-chief, Ken Harrison, went along as an interested member of the public and was duly invited to join the assembled councillors and take part in the discussions.
Chairman Coun Glossop stressed: "We want the public involved as much as we can."
Members of the public wishing to assist in the organisation of the Community-Led Plan are welcome to step forward. Contact Town Clerk Jeanette Woollard, email enquiries@briggmarkettown.co.uk - or speak to Coun Glossop or other members of the committee. Also involved in the initial discussions were Couns Jackie Brock, Mel Oades and Ann Eardley.
NF adds: These Community-Led Plans are not new to North Lincolnshire, but this will be a first for Brigg. Obviously, until extensive public consultation has been undertaken, no-one has any idea what sort of things townsfolk will wish to see included. Personally, I'd like to see major improvements at Brigg Recreation Ground, as a matter of urgency. At the end of each Plan, which take 12-18 months to complete, a brochure/booklet is produced and a copy sent to local households so they know what's been done and what might come about as a result. Brigg Blog will keep you informed how this progresses.