BRIGG BOOKSHOP PLANNED

BY CHRIS O'ROURKE, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

North Lincolnshire Council has announced plans that could see a much-need bookshop open in Brigg early in the new year.
Under proposals being developed, Brigg Tourist Information Centre could shortly host a new bookshop as part of its range of services. The award-winning centre would see a £25,000 refurbishment, enabling it to stock a range of books and also allowing customers to order in new titles.
The Tourist Information Centre would still offer all its current services and showcase the very best North Lincolnshire has to offer. However, expanding the range of services on offer will bring even more visitors to the iconic Buttercross.
Coun Rob Waltham, from Brigg, Deputy Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Since WH Smith left the town 30 years ago, Brigg has been missing a full time bookshop so these plans will be really exciting for local residents.
“The Buttercross is in an ideal location and it makes sense to use such prominent retail space in the centre of the town.  The Tourist Information Centre’s new bookshop could also be used for events and we’re looking forward to bringing authors to the town for book-signings or literary evenings.”