BRIGG COMMUNITY-LED PLAN UPDATE - FEB 2013

By Coun the Rev Alec Depledge and Coun Ben Nobbs

Readers will hopefully concur that work done on the Riverbank since our first report has made a marked difference, and is most welcome. Brigg 2020 Vision team will continue monitoring maintenance and improvements, and also the effectiveness of the Environment Agency’s flood defences, which were again severely tested after heavy rainfall a few months ago.
It should further be noted that significant repair work has been carried out on the Cadney Road Bridge in recent months – an issue raised several times during the CLP consultation.
Readers will be aware also of proposals to improve the Brigg Recreation Ground, and it is hoped that they will have used the consultation period to make their views known to North Lincolnshire Council.
A Jobs Fair, mentioned in the previous issue, is now planned for Friday 15th March, and will be held at the Ancholme Leisure Centre. Employers are being invited to attend, and it is hoped that many will take advantage of this opportunity to find employment
Discussion about the appearance of the Town Centre prompted a ‘walk-about’ on the last Friday of January to carry out an audit of the condition and style of highways, pavements and street furniture. This raised more than 30 specific areas needing improvements to be made, which will be duly discussed at the next meeting of the Team in early February, and lead, we believe, to decisive action.
Other issues under current discussion are:
i) Production of a Neighbourhood Plan – a far more detailed document than the Community-led Plan, and carrying more statutory weight.
ii) Signage – recognising the need to ensure signs are modernised, and clearly indicate the Town’s main attractions
iii) How to best promote Brigg as a tourist destination
As we continue to seek to deliver the aspirations within the Community-led Plan we ask for your continuing support, through positive feedback and constructive suggestions.