BRIGG PARK NAMED IN MEMORY OF LOCAL CAMPAIGNER

The village green on Station Road, Brigg - near the railway station - was named Holland Park after Geoff Holland, who sadly passed away earlier this year.
As Chairman of the Friends of Brigg Village Green, Geoff was instrumental in having the area designated as a village green and securing a grant to plant more trees on the site.
The green is now well used by the local community and has recently had its paths cleared again to make it even more inviting to residents and dog walkers.
After Geoff’s sad passing in May 2016, North LIncolnshire Council decided to name the park in his memory. 
Geoff’s wife, Gill Holland, and Brigg & Goole MP, Andrew Percy,  unveiled a memorial stone at Holland Park.
Brigg & Wolds Ward member, Coun Carl Sherwood, said: “It is only fitting that the park is named after a man who was such a dedicated campaigner for the village green. It is thanks to Geoff and the Friends of Brigg Village Green that we have been able to provide this fantastic community asset.”
Councillor Rob Waltham, of Brigg, Deputy Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “The improvements to Holland Park form the start of the regeneration of the Station Road area in Brigg. The project will see a number of homes built for older people in the area. These new residents will have Holland Park on their doorstep to enjoy for many years to come.” 

WITH THANKS TO CHRIS O'ROURKE AT THE COUNCIL FOR THE INFORMATION AND PICTURE