REAL NEED FOR HOMES LIKE THIS IN BRIGG SAYS COUNCILLOR

Plans to build what is seen as a pioneering new home in Brigg have been welcomed by the Town Council's Planning & Environment Committee.
Planning permission to erect a detached bungalow with associated boundary treatments and landscaping on land off East Parade is being sought by social landlord Ongo.
This is a site (pictured below) near the former Glebe Road School and was once occupied by lock-up garages.
The  new bungalow will be  designed to meet all the requirements of disabled people.
Coun Deb Dunderdale, pictured above, told the committee's July meeting that such accommodation was much needed, suggesting that nothing like it was currently available.
The committee decided to support the application and has made its views known to North Lincolnshire Council which will make the final decision.

Brigg Town Council's Planning & Environment  Committee also expressed its support for other applications now going through the planning process:
■ Listed Building Consent to replace sliding sash windows with new timber sliding sash windows, 11 Bigby Street.
■ Erect a single storey side extension and extension to garage, 13 Eastfield Road.
■ Retain change of use of land for the storage of motor vehicles and to retain portable building used as offices/car storage, land on the corner of Engine Street and James Street.

BRIGG STATION LOOKING TO RECAPTURE ITS GLORY DAYS OF FUN IN THE SUN

Brigg railway line supporter and campaigner, Paul Johnson, has kindly supplied passenger use numbers for our station on Saturday, July 29:

0926 train into Brigg: 11 passengers got on (see picture above),  6 got off, including a family of 3 on a single ticket from Gainsborough Central to Brigg.
1147: 2 on 4 off
1330: 4 on 0 off
1553: 1 on 10 off.
■ No data is available for the 1730 and 1908 trains.

Back in the 1950s and 1960s, many families from Brigg would arrive at the town's station early on Saturday mornings in July and August to board a train for Cleethorpes to enjoy  the sea, sand and amusements.
This is still happening today but on a much smaller scale as passenger trains only run on Saturdays and not seven days a week as they did until the early 1990s.
Other passengers from Brigg currently use the Saturday service to get to Barnetby where they can change trains for other destinations.
However, this is not without problems.
We have already revealed how on Saturday, July 22 the Brigg connecting train to Lincoln was full by the time it reached Barnetby, resulting in the train company having to offer a taxi ride to those left stranded on the village station.
On July 29, people who travelled from Brigg were able to get on the Lincoln- bound train at Barnetby but had to stand all the way to the county capital, as all seats were taken.
Further folk got on at Market Rasen and also had to stand in the gangway.
So why does East Midlands Trains keep sending a single-car unit on this popular mid-morning service to Lincoln via Barnetby, instead of a two-carriage unit?
They offer an attractive fare on Saturdays - Brigg to Lincoln and back for just a tenner, which is a bargain buy.
So you can't really grumble about a bit of standing about.
But perhaps rail bosses will consider putting two-car units on all trains during the warmer months of the year when there's peak demand for seats.
We can but ask.
■ The mid-afternoon train back to Barnetby from Lincoln last Saturday had two carriages.

Cleethorpes railway station on a hot August day with the seafront just a few yards away to the right. This has long been a popular venue for people from Brigg to enjoy a day of fun in the sun.

 

SOMETHING NEW FOR FOODIES & QUIZ FANS FROM BRIGG TO TRY

Brigg folk are always interested in trying something new when it comes to a good night out. Especially when  food and drink are involved.
So a new venture will appeal to a good many people.
The Sutton Arms at Scawby will be holding its first cheese and wine night on Sunday, September 10, starting at 7.30pm.
Customers will be presented with a selection of fine cheeses and  will have wine paired with each to sample.
During the evening there will be  a quiz with a prize for the winning team.
Tickets are £12.95p from the Sutton Arms, in the centre of the village. 
This is is a ticket-only event. Call 01652 652430.

BRIGG MUSIC CLUB CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Brigg Music Club celebrated its 20th birthday with a special anniversary gig at his spiritual home, the Britannia Inn,  on Saturday night.
There was a good attendance to hear Coun James Truepenny, pictured above - second from right, and his colleagues performing a wide range of tunes drawn from different decades.
Brigg Blog was sorry that other commitments elsewhere meant we only got down for the final hour. 
We enjoyed listening to the House Band once we  finally made it to the venue!

REMARKABLE PERFORMANCE BY BRIGG TOWN

Leading their division and on course for the championship, Brigg Town Cricket Club turned in one of their most impressive bowling performances in years to secure a quickfire win yesterday in the Lincolnshire County Cricket League, sponsored by Readers.
Brigg bowled out Louth 3rds for just 22 runs at Hibaldstow - a ground with a long history of favouring batsmen over bowlers.
Destroyer-in-chief was Brigg's left-arm seamer Nick Beacock, who took seven wickets while conceding only eight runs - a remarkable performance by the skipper.
'Captain Beaky' was ably supported by fellow opening bowler Tom Brock, who claimed three for nine.
Brigg needed only 4.4 overs to secure an eight-wicket win and bag the maximum 20 points available.
On Saturday, August 5 they will visit Keelby 2nds for the next division four fixture.

GETTING READY FOR BRIGG HORSE FAIR 2017

Traveller community members have already started arriving in town ahead of Brigg Horse Fair 2017.
The historic annual event during which steeds are traded in traditional fashion will take place on land off Station Road on Saturday, August 5 - starting about 9.30am and continuing into the afternoon.
A growing number of travellers are now parking their caravans on the site near the railway station.
Horses and even some donkeys have been brought along.
With August 5 falling on a Saturday this year a big attendance of spectators is expected, as many people who work Monday to Friday will be able to get.
Our picture shows a scene from the 2016 horse fair.

BRIGG TOWN IN 'BATTLE OF SOUTH BANK'

Brigg Town Football Club has an attractive local derby coming up at the Hawthorns ground.
The Zebras will be hosting Barton Old Boys on Tuesday, August 1 in the Barton Cup - kick-off 7pm.
The tie is being billed as The Battle of the South Bank.

GREEN OASIS IN BRIGG TO FOLLOW A NEW PATH

Brigg Town Council is now very close to taking over official control of an area of greenery.
After months of negotiation, the authority is set to lease the Millennium Green between Elwes Street and the Old River Ancholme.
A Year 2000 project established the green, to be managed and maintained by a trust.
The oasis has  grass, walks, flowers and public seating. Plus litter bins.
North Lincolnshire Council is assisting in the transfer of the public space to Brigg.
When the Town Council received an update on the transfer at its July meeting, Coun Chris Dyson raised a couple of points.
Firstly, he was assured that an old wooden jetty at the edge of the green had been removed.
Secondly, he wondered whether the lease would permit the installation of public toilets if the council wished to follow that path at some future date.
Coun Rob Waltham suggested that, in the case of buildings, it would be possible to seek a variation in the lease.

GREAT FIRST YEAR FOR BRIGG IN BLOOM

Judges from a top annual competition spent several hours in the town centre viewing the new Brigg in Bloom floral displays in their tubs, planters and baskets.
Brigg Town Council is confident that what's on offer made a good impression.
But how the town has done in the contest will not be known until September.

Town Mayor Coun Sharon Riggall, pictured, thanked everyone who has supported and assisted with Brigg in Bloom and has penned an article for the next issue of Brigg Matters Magazine to express the organisers' gratitude.

Coun Rob Waltham, above, said it had proved to be a great first year for Brigg in Bloom and suggested more would be done in 2018.
Coun Jane Kitching said there was much public interest in the project with people keen to know how Brigg has been rated in the competition.

CYCLE SAFETY IN BRIGG

Brigg is growing in popularity with cyclists, ranging from Lycra-wearers on expensive racing machines to townsfolk riding traditional bikes who visit our shops and pubs.
However, Coun James Truepenny, pictured below, a former Town Mayor, flagged up some cycle safety concerns during Brigg Town Council's July meeting.
He suggested the cycle lane marked out on busy Bridge Street is no longer clearly visible in all places and suggested the surfacing should be looked at.
His views will be passed on to North Lincolnshire Council - the highway authority.

LIVE MUSIC TO ENJOY FREE IN BRIGG TONIGHT

Brigg Music Club is to present a 20th anniversary show at a local pub tonight.
It will see the return of the Brigg Music Club House Band, Fly No Flag, Sheriff Lonestar & The Deputies of Heartbreak.
The show  on Saturday, July 29 at the Britannia Inn, Wrawby Street, from 7.30pm. Admission is free.
Pop in later.

NEW SHOP OPENING IN BRIGG NEXT MONTH

A new shop will open in Brigg town centre next month.
The exact date has yet to be confirmed but it will be fully operational by the end of August.
The Rabbit Hole book shop will be  at 4 Market Place - once Green's Cafe.
Special activities are planned for  August Farmers' Market Saturday.
The Rabbit Hole is has told its Twitter followers that the slight delay in opening is due to unforseen circumstances.
July was originally forecast.

WORK IN PROGRESS ON BRIGG STORE

Work is now in progress on a Brigg store - pleasing the leader of North Lincolnshire Council, Coun Rob Waltham, who lives in the town.

FROM A SPOKESWOMAN FOR THE COUNCIL

North Lincolnshire Council is helping to regenerate the area by providing grants to transform shop units and other commercial properties in local towns and villages.
The Traditional Shop Front Grant Scheme provides funding of up to £7,500 to transform the front of buildings in local conservations areas, whilst the Viable and Vibrant Places Fund contributes towards making properties in Scunthorpe Town Centre more aesthetically pleasing.
Businesses in Winterton, Brigg, Crowle, Winteringham, Burton-upon-Stather, Normanby, Alkborough, Kirton-in-Lindsey, Barrow-upon-Humber and Barton-upon-Humber can apply for up to 50 per cent (up to £7,500) of the cost of converting their shop front to a traditional appearance.
Applications to the Viable and Vibrant places fund have now closed. More than £115,000 has been allocated to 14 properties which have until 31 March 2018 to complete. The fund contributes towards converting properties from commercial to residential, bringing empty properties back into use, or improving existing commercial properties.
Most recently, the council has approved up to £7,500 for a traditional shop front on a new café and wine bar in Crowle, as part of the Traditional Shop Front Grant Scheme.
The former funeral directors on the High Street has been empty for over a year and the new owner has received planning permission to convert it into a café and wine bar with traditional shop front. The existing modern frontage will be replaced with a traditional wooden shop front including fluted columns and sash windows above. The work on the shop front is due to be completed in August 2017, with the grand opening expected around September 2017.
For more details about the Traditional Shop Front Grant Scheme, contact Eddie Rychlak, Conservation Officer, on 01724 297634 or email eddie.rychlak@northlincs.gov.uk.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council said: “Our Viable and Vibrant Places Fund has already transformed empty and dilapidated properties in Scunthorpe Town Centre and will continue to do so into 2018.
“Work is already completed on Whitegates Estate Agents, Old Registry Vets, Mrs Potts Tearoom, Dee Jays Clothing Ltd., Mi Living Estate Agents, and two new commercial units and three new residential properties on Scunthorpe High Street. Seven empty properties are also currently being converted into offices, shops and a hair salon.
“I’m extremely pleased that our Traditional Shop Front Grant Scheme is supporting a new business venture in Crowle. The new café and wine bar will complement the work done in recent years to redevelop and regenerate Crowle Market Place. We have already helped transform a bridal dress shop in the town as part of the scheme.
“The £7,500 grant for the café and wine bar is part of our £200,000 pledge to improve the appearance of conservation areas in local towns and villages. The grant scheme aims to enhance these areas by supporting businesses to have a more traditional and appealing appearance.
"Work is already in progress on a number of buildings, including The George Pub in Winterton and the Pastimes craft store in Brigg.
“It is exciting to see empty or rundown buildings transformed; creating employment, supporting the regeneration of our area, and helping it to look better and to be a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
“Funds are still available from the Traditional Shop Front Grant Scheme so please contact Eddie if you would like more information.”

BRIGG CARS POWERED BY ELECTRICITY - WHAT OUR TOWN NEEDS

BY BRIGG RESIDENT KEN HARRISON

With the proposed phasing-out of new, solely petrol and diesel cars by 2040, within a generation, there will be a need for re-thinking and addressing the domestic needs of both car-parking facilities and associated electrical power points on both new and proposed extensions to housing projects.
Cars are not going to disappear from our roads.
The revolution In car technology is evolving In two parallel lines....GPS-guided vehicles and independently electrically powered cars.
Town planners need to be proactive now and recognise that in the not-too-distant future the demands exerted by these systems.
Locally,  for example, while residents of St Clare's Walk could take their cars and plug in on their driveways, what facilities will be available in other major zones in Brigg, i.e. Grammar School Rd, the residents in the town centre, and so on?
Apart from the 'Six O'clock Consumer Demand', when residents re-charge their vehicles after work and nationally, the foreseen surge will have to be resolved before 2040, North Lincs needs to very seriously consider the how/where power points are located to serve adequately and sufficiently serve the community.
It is unrealistics  to assume that car drivers will accept the notion of centralising such power points in specific locations; waiting/queueing for 2 plus hours before travelling home.
There is going to be a massive demand for home-based power points.....but one cannot accept cables snaking across pathways in front of Brigg's Victorian terraced housing.
Indeed, there may be a need to nationally consider making the area in front of certain housing private to the nearby householder.....it would be ironic if one access to a  power-point was restricted by someone else's car.
Now is the time to make plans for the future...the street-landscape and demands will revolutionally change.....and North Lincs could be in the forefront with some creative and futuralistic thinking.

Our picture shows a charging point for vehicles made available by North Lincolnshire Council in the Angel car park.

CALL FOR BRIGG CCTV CAMERA TO BE REINSTATED

PICTURE & REPORT FROM PAUL JOHNSON, BRIGG RAILWAY LINE CAMPAIGNER

Following more criminal damage to Brigg Station last week, we are calling on North Lincolnshire Council to reinstate the missing CCTV camera at Hewson House that pointed down Station Road.
Criminal damage over the last few months includes arson to the waiting shelters, smashed BT phone, graffiti & pulling down a 30ft long railway fence.
Read the Brigg Line Blog report for July 22 here

■ Brigg Blog has given the council the opportunity to respond to Paul's comments.

BRIGG CHARITY MATCHES IN MEMORY OF BRIGID

On Sunday,  September 10,  Brigg Hockey Club will stage men's and ladies'  matches in memory of Brigid Vaughan, the late President, who did so much for the club over many years.
All the money raised will go to a charity that helped support Brigid during her illness, and a plaque will be unveiled after these games have been played in her honour on the new  'Blue Astro' pitch at the Recreation Ground, off Wrawby Road.
The organisers are looking for past and present players to go along and be part of this event.
Ladies wanting to play  should contact  Angela Coggon or Rachel Lingard;  men need to get in touch with Adrian Pymm or Pete Spittlehouse.

CHANGES POSSIBLE FOR MAIN WATERWAY FLOWING THROUGH BRIGG

Could the River Ancholme which flows through Brigg  become one of the first in the UK to be included in a pilot scheme?
A government body nationally has given the green light to a number of pilot projects  proposing to “de-main” certain sections of main rivers across the country.
The process involves investigating the passing of river maintenance and operational activities from the Environment Agency to Internal Drainage Boards "where there is mutual agreement, a locally generated appetite, and benefit to do so."
If successful, the pilots will lead to the permanent passing of these activities to the IDBs concerned.
Coun Mike Storey, who takes a keen interest in the River Ancholme,  made reference to this during Brigg Town Council's July meeting, explaining that a "de-main" could see an IDB take over.
Further information is expected to be revealed in the future. Things are at a very early stage.
■ Users of the River Ancholme in Brigg - New and Old sections - include Glanford Boat Club, Ancholme Rowing Club, canoeists and many match and pleasure anglers.

TALKS HELD OVER NEW HOMES FOR BRIGG TOWN CENTRE

Brigg Town Councillors have discussed a scheme to build three new homes in the town centre.
On behalf of a client, a planning agent is seeking approval  for the erection of three dwellings to the  rear of 53 Wrawby Street, Brigg - on vacant land fronting Cross Street which is currently being used for private car parking.
Brigg Town Council's Planning & Environment Committee considered the application at its July meeting, held in the Angel Suite Lounge on Monday evening.
It heard that a nearby resident was objecting, suggesting the buildings proposed would block light and cause loss of privacy.
Coun Deb Dunderdale said her only concern was over the lack of on-site parking.
Committee chairman Coun Mike Storey noted that dwellings had once occupied this site.
The committee agreed to support the application and has made its views known to North Lincolnshire Council, which will make a final decision on the application.

NEW BRIGG TOWN CLERK IN OFFICE

Brigg has a new Town Clerk overseeing the administration and finances of the Town Council.
Dinah Lilley, who lives locally, is an experienced local government officer.
She is pictured above at her desk in the Town Council's office within the Angel Suite.
Ms Lilley started work earlier this month but Monday night's meeting was her first since taking up the post.
Earlier in the evening she was in attendance at a meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee.

NEW-LOOK BRIGG TOILETS

We visited a Brigg pub the other day and there was an unusual and unexpected topic of conversation - the toilets.
The ladies and gents have both been lavishly refurbished at the Woolpack in the Market Place - at cost of thousands of pounds.
Work that out in spend-a-penny terms!
Mine host is righly proud of the end result of this refurb and drew our attention to the humorous signs in the men's section.
We informed him of national awards presented annually to the UK's best WCs and would not be surprised to see the Woolpack get a nomination.
Here's a link to those loo awards.
http://www.loo.co.uk/

SIX VACANT ALLOTMENTS UP FOR GRABS IN BRIGG - APPLY WITHOUT DELAY

Brigg people who have always fancied growing their own vegetables, flowers and fruit could be in clover.
For although Brigg Town Council has sometimes had to operate a waiting list because of the high demand for allotments,  there are currently five full plots and a half-plot up for grabs.
They are all on the site at the motorway fly-over end of Grammar School Road.
The council rents out allotments in Redcombe Lane, as well as Grammar School Road.
If you are interested in taking on a vacant plot to grow your own produce, contact Brigg Town Council's office in the Angel Suite, off the Market Place, or email enquiries@briggmarkettown.co.uk

CHANGE AIMED AT GENERATING MORE BRIGG INTEREST

Coun Jane Kitching - pictured - could not have chosen a more apt time to raise an issue of concern to her than July's monthly meeting of Brigg Town Council.
For not one seat in the public gallery was occupied on Monday evening, supporting her belief that change is needed to get local residents to attend future council meetings.
She criticised the current  seating plan which means a number of councillors having their backs turned to people in the public gallery, when these seats are occupied.
In addition, some members of the public find that their view of the Town Mayor and others on the top table is obstructed.
Coun Jane considered it "quite rude" for elected representatives to have their backs turned to the public.
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher famously said "the lady's not for turning."
Coun Jane was all for turning thing around and successfully suggested that in the future the seats should be re-arranged into a U-shaped configuration.
This will mean no councillors have their backs turned to the public and that local residents attending will have a clear view of the top table, from which Town Mayor Coun Sharon Riggall chairs the monthly council meetings.
Coun Jane said she hoped this might encourage more members of the public to attend.
Some concerns were also expressed about the accoustics in the sizeable main room of the Angel Suite.
Coun James Truepenny felt use of a microphone should be re-introduced, while Coun Rob Waltham said the "hearing loop" system needed to be upgraded.
The council agreed to try the U-shaped seating plan.
■ Brigg Blog was  pleasantly surprised to find the press seating re-positioned on Monday night, putting us at the end of the top table and next to Deputy Town Mayor Coun Donald Campbell. Having attended Brigg Town Council meetings since 1980, it was the first time we had enjoyed such a prime position!

DRIVERS WHO IGNORE THE PEDESTRIAN AREA RESTRICTION IN BRIGG TOWN CENTRE

One of the shortest items at Briģg Town Council's July meeting last night proved to be one of the most interesting.
In the section where councillors report on recent meetings of other groups they have attended it was suggested that the long-running problem of drivers ignoring the 'no entry except for loading' restriction in the pedestrian area may be addressed.
It appears the Brigg & Wolds NAT - Neighbourhood Action Team - is considering the issue.
Its membership includes  police and councillors.
Brigg Blog has highlighted this issue many times over recent years and questioned why so many vehicles  are driven within the pedestrian area - and in full view of the CCTV cameras - without motorists being held to account by anyone in authority.
Shoppers are often expected to move aside for vehicles when the paved part of the town centre should be theirs alone.
As we commented to someone only the other day while discussing this topic,  some monetary penalties for offenders would work wonders in deterring other drivers from passing the no entry signs.
When NATs were established some years ago we were very surprised to learn that the the press has no automatic right to attend these sessions.
The Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960 gave gentlemen and lady journalists the power to report on council, health authority and other bodies'  proceedings, later being extended  by the Local Government Act 1972.
The 1960 Act followed a suggestion by a House of Commons backbencher.
Her name? Margaret Thatcher.
If you wish to comment, please use this link

BRIGG LANDMARK RENOVATION WILL REQUIRE OFFICIAL PERMISSION

Listed building consent will need to be obtained from North Lincolnshire Council planners before a Brigg landmark can be cleaned in renovations to mark the 100th anniversary of the guns finally falling silent during the First World War.
This was revealed during Brigg Town Council's July meeting, held last night in the Angel Suite.
And should the council eventually  decide to add further names to the those listed on the Monument, that process will also require listed building consent.
The Monument was only  listed as a structure of significance last year.
It was erected circa 1920 to remember The Fallen.
■ Councillors last night agreed to accept a quote to repaint the Tin Tab seating shelter near the Monument, beside the A18 and on East Park.

FORMER BRIGG GRAMMAR PUPIL WALKING LENGTH OF BRITAIN, STARTING TOMORROW

FROM PETER THOMPSON RURAL NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY

A retired North Kelsey farmer is to walk the length of Britain for a cause close to his heart - stammering.
Tim - pictured above - has suffered from the speech condition since his days at Brigg Grammar School and is now Chair of the British Stammering Association, a post he took up earlier this year.
“Talking about stammering is a hugely important part of what the BSA is all about. Most of us find that talking about our stammer can be really helpful. In the past few years stammering has increasingly  been the subject of discussion in the media. And the social climate is ripe to build on that momentum,” said Tim.
Tim is planning to set off from John O’Groats on 26th July and head south, planning to reach Lands End in September, meeting and talking to people about stammering along the way. He wont be travelling in a straight line either.
“A central element of the walk is to involve and include as many people as possible, to build on the strength of community feeling we know we have.”


Do you live locally and have you been affected by a stammer? Then you are invited to meet and walk with the chair of the UK’s stammering charity Tim Fell who is walking the length of Britain, from John O’Groats to Lands End, to raise awareness about stammering. He will be doing the whole distance of 1000 miles unaided, inviting local people along the route to join him in a conversation about stammering.
Tim, Chair of the British Stammering Association, is doing the mammoth distance over two months to raise awareness of the condition that affects 700,000 people across the UK.
Despite media attention over recent years with films such as the King’s Speech and celebrities like Ed Sheeran, Ed Balls and Kelly Brown talking openly about their difficulties, stammering is still poorly understood and people who stammer are openly discriminated against.
Tim said: “Stammering affects hundreds of thousands of people regardless of background, profession, race, religion or politics. People who stammer often say that their speech makes them feel isolated and ashamed. This is why I’m walking the length of the country and talking to people who stammer along the way.
“We need to change the conversation around stammering from one of awkwardness to one of confidence. It’s only by talking about stuttering openly, by all of us, that society will understand the issues around it.”
This event will be the first of its kind to bring the stammering community together, and to share information with anyone who is interested in learning more.
People who want to join Tim on the walk or be part of the conversation can follow Tim’s progress on the map on the BSA website www.stammering.org/stamwalk
Anyone can join the walk at any stage for as long or a short as you like. Tim will be fundraising for the BSA and will be walking from 27th July to 21st September 2017. You can also follow the walk via Twitter @bsafell or on the stamwalk blog at www.stammering.org/stamwalkblog




■ Peter Thompson of Rural News/Photography is acting as Press Officer for Tim and can also be contacted on peterrural@hotmail.co.uk or on 07960246570 by text or phone.


The British Stammering Association (BSA), established in 1978, is a national registered charity. It is the only UK-wide charity which helps both adults and children who stammer.
The BSA provides information, help and support to all whose lives are affected by stammering.

CONNECTING BRIGG SERVICE SO POPULAR THAT TRAIN TRAVELLERS ARE SENT BY TAXI

There was an unusual happening connected with the Brigg line's Saturday-only passenger service at the weekend.
The first train of the day from Brigg station gives an opportunity to change at Barnetby to catch the connecting service to Market Rasen and Lincoln.
However, there were so many passengers aboard this single-carriage train from the Grimsby direction when it arrived at Barnetby - Market Rasen Racecourse staging a major meeting on Saturday and Lincoln having many attractions - that no space remained and waiting passengers were left standing on the platform.
The rail company duly arranged a taxi to call at Barnetby to offer a ride to those affected by the unusual circumstances.
In the so-called bad old days of British Railways during decades long gone, they used to respond to periods of heavy demand by adding another coach or two.
However, keeping spare stock in sidings 'just in case' was one of Doctor Beeching's many cost-saving targets in the 1960s.
■ Brigg Blog travelled from Brigg to Lincoln via Barnetby - and back - a few Saturdays ago, see picture above - and there were no problems getting a seat.

FIVE BRIGG PLANNING APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY COUNCILLORS TONIGHT

Brigg Town Council's Planning & Environment Committee will meet in the Angel Suite tonight (Monday 24th) from 6.45pm.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Five planning applications will be considered by councillors.
                                                                                                                                   
AGENDA

BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED

  1.    Notice convening the meeting.
  2.      To Receive apologies and reasons for absence.
  3.      (a)  To record declarations of interest by any member of the council in respect of the agenda items listed below.  Members declaring interests should identify the agenda item and type of interest being declared.

(b)  To note dispensations given to any member of the council in respect of agenda items listed below.


4.      To Receive any general correspondence.

 5.     a)      To Receive and Note any Applications for Market Consent                                                         

      b)     To Receive and Consider any Applications for a Grant or Variation of Premises Licence.
                                             
 6.      To Receive the update on issues from the clerk
  7.      a) TO CONSIDER ANY PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONAL PLANS PUBLICISED BUT RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS CIRCULATED:   

APPLICATION NUMBER PA/2017/731
Planning permission to erect three dwellings. Rear of 53 Wrawby Street, Brigg. SEE PICTURE ABOVE.

APPLICATION NUMBER PA/2017/992
Planning permission to erect a detached bungalow with associated boundary treatments and landscaping. Land off East Parade, Brigg

APPLICATION NUMBER PA/2017/869
Listed Building Consent to replace sliding sash windows with new timber sliding sash windows. 11 Bigby Street, Brigg

APPLICATION NUMBER PA/2017/1050
Planning permission to erect a single storey side extension and extension to garage. 13 Eastfield Road, Brigg

APPLICATION NUMBER PA/2017/1072
Planning permission to retain change of use of land for the storage of motor vehicles/B8 and to retain portable building used as offices. Car Storage Land, Corner of Engine Street and James Street, Brigg

b) TO NOTE THE DECISIONS RECEIVED FROM NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL REGARDING PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS

Application Number PA/2016/1677 – Lidl, Atherton Way, Brigg.    Approved with conditions

Application Number PA/2017/277 – Smithy’s Fishing Pond. Approved with conditions. Island Carr Road, Brigg
              
Application Number PA/2017/268 and PA/2017/696 – Lodge Farm,           Refusal of Permission. Clapp Gate, Appleby (Wressle-1 Well)

QUALITY AWARD FOR BUSINESS IN BRIGG AREA

FROM NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

The Ashbourne Hotel in North Killingholme and The Old Parsonage Bed and Breakfast in Scawby are the first to be awarded with the Quality North Lincolnshire accreditation since the launch in February.
North Lincolnshire Council developed the Visit England approved scheme to help improve standards of local visitor accommodation, to encourage more people to come to the area and to promote quality accommodation.
It was recognised that the national quality schemes are not always right for every business, yet they were the only assurances available when promoting visitor accommodation. But now, through the Quality North Lincolnshire scheme, local businesses are able to be promoted as part of a scheme recognised by the national tourism body.
The Ashbourne Hotel in North Killingholme is popular with both business and leisure guests, and is the first hotel in the area to participate in the scheme.
Andrew Smith, Director of The Ashbourne Hotel, said:  “We are very honoured to be the first hotel member of the scheme and look forward to working with Quality North Lincolnshire to not only benefit the hotel but to help increase visitors to the area.”
If you are interested in finding out more, visit their website:
www.oakridgehotels.co.uk/ashbourne

The Old Parsonage Bed and Breakfast in Scawby is the first bed and breakfast accommodation and self-catering property on the scheme. Owners of the business, Jo and Bruce Starkey said:  “We are honoured to be one of the first accommodation providers to be awarded with the Quality North Lincolnshire Accreditation and we look forward to another successful year with the support of the local tourism board.”
For more information about The Old Parsonage, visit their website:
www.theoldparsonagescawby.co.uk 

Cllr Richard Hannigan, cabinet member for safer, greener, cleaner places, said: “Congratulations to The Ashbourne Hotel who regularly support local heritage groups particularly those associated with the WW2 veterans who flew from North Killingholme airfield and Kirmington airfield. And congratulations to the Old Parsonage Bed and Breakfast on being the first to be awarded with the Quality North Lincolnshire accreditation.
“North Lincolnshire Council is committed to improving the quality of visitor experiences in North Lincolnshire and we want our visitors to be able to choose accommodation with ease, be fully informed and look forward to a warm welcome in accommodation that meets their requirements.
“The scheme enables the council to be confident in the accommodation we promote, as well as giving our customers confidence in choosing their accommodation choice.”
For further information on the scheme and its benefits, call Sarah Skinner or Abby Bryan on 01724 297496/01652 657053 or you can email
tourism@northlincs.gov.uk

THREE PLAYERS IN FORM FOR BRIGG TOWN

Brigg Town had a mixed day when visiting Horncastle in the Lincolnshire County Cricket League, sponsored by Readers.
Jack Richards, Danny Minshall and Nick Beacock each took three wickets as Horncastle were bowled out for 126 in this division four fixture.
Brigg were 13 for one when the match had to be abandoned because of rain.
Having gained 10 points from the long trip down to Horncastle, Town remain well placed in their bid to secure the championship and have a home game coming up against Louth 3rds this Saturday - July 29.

BRIGG IN BLOOM PROGRESS REPORT

Brigg Town Council will be discussing items of local interest during its July meeting in the Angel Suite tomorrow night (Monday 24th) from 7.15pm.
There will be updates relating to the Millennium Green, the Brigg in Bloom flower project, the Tin Tab seating shelter and the allotment sites.
Members of the public are welcome to attend and may ask questions (see item 8 below).

BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED

1.  Notice convening the meeting.

2.   To Receive Apologies and Reasons for Absence

3.  To Consider the suspension of the Meeting for the Purpose of Prayer.

4.  
 a)  To Record any Declarations of Interest by any member of the council in respect of the agenda items listed below.  Members declaring interests should identify the Agenda Item and the type of interest being declared.

b)  To note any dispensations given to any member of the council in respect of the Agenda Items listed below.

5.  Police Matters  

6.  To receive any correspondence (for information only).

7.  To receive the update on any outstanding issues from the clerk.

8.    Public Question Time.
                              
9.    To Receive any Questions from Members.

10.  To Receive a report from the North Lincolnshire Ward

11.    a) TO RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE MINUTES, AS CIRCULATED,  OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES AND SUB COMITTEES.

Full Council         Monday 26 June 2017

Planning        Monday 26 June 2017

Brigg in Bloom   Monday 3 July 2017

12.  TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM MEMBERS DELEGATED TO SERVE ON OUTSIDE BODIES.

13.  ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT 
 a)    To Receive the following Financial Reports and Approve the Accounts for Payment:

 As at 30 June 2017 for Full Council and the Angel Suite. 

b)  To Undertake A First  Quarter Review Of the Accounts (Angel and Full Council) .

14.        UPDATE ON THE TRANSFER OF LEASE FOR THE MILLENNIUM GREEN AND FOR AGREEMENT FOR THE LEASE TO BE SIGNED

15.   TO REVIEW THE FOLLOWING POLICY DOCUMENTS: All documents as before other than Brigg In Bloom in the Standing Orders – Committees.  All documents available in Dropbox, hard copy available upon request.  Brigg in Bloom Committee details enclosed.
 a) Standing Orders
 b) Financial Standing Orders
 c) Work Based Risk Assessment
d) Internal Financial Control
e) Asset Register

16.   ALLOTMENTS:
 a)  To receive a report on any outstanding issues from the Clerk:

 b)  Redcombe Lane site:

i)    To receive and consider the site visit report and any observations from the Allotment Representative, and consider any questions from tenants.

ii)   To receive a report from the Clerk regarding tenancies relinquished or terminated.

iii)  To receive and consider any reports from Countryside Pest Control.

c)  Grammar School Road site:

i)  To receive and consider the site visit report and any observations from the  Allotment Representative, and consider any questions from tenants.

ii)  To receive a report from the Clerk regarding tenancies relinquished or terminated.

iii)           To receive and consider any report from Countryside Pest Control.


17.    TO CONSIDER THE QUOTATIONS FOR THE PAINTING OF THE ‘TIN TAB’ AND TO AWARD THE CONTRACT

18.      TO CONSIDER THE LAYOUT FOR FULL COUNCIL MEETINGS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILLOR MISS J KITCHING

19.   BRIGG IN BLOOM UPDATE

20.   SPRING CLEAN UPDATE

21.  TO CONSIDER RENEWING MEMBERSHIP OF HUMBER AND WOLDS RURAL COMMUNITY COUNCIL


22.      WEB SITE / FACEBOOK / BRIGG BLOG /BRIGG NEWSLETTER

To review the management and publication of the Web Site, Facebook, Brigg Blog and the Newsletter.

23.     IN VIEW OF THE CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF THE BUSINESS ABOUT TO BE TRANSACTED UNDER AGENDA ITEM 24,  IT IS ADVISABLE IN THE  PUBLIC INTEREST THAT THE PRESS AND PUBLIC ARE EXCLUDED AND THEY ARE INSTRUCTED TO WITHDRAW.

24.     UPDATE ON THE ANGEL USERS' POLICY STATEMENT

EXCITING UPDATE ON THE CAREER OF BRIGG AREA SINGER/SONGWRITER MICHELLE PALMER

FROM MARK PALMER

I have an exciting update on Lincolnshire- based singer Michelle Palmer.
Since last year Michelle Palmer (who last year sung live at BBC Music Day for Lincolnshire) and entered the classical charts at number 2 with her EP Serenity, produced by Grammy nominated producer Chris Craker, has developed her career as an international recording artist and has lots to tell everyone - this will be a great boost for this area.
Michelle recently was invited to perform in the presence of Earl Spencer and well known celebrities such as Pamela Anderson in their family home at Althorp for Princess Diana Awards and Global Gift Foundation,  being featured in the Daily Mail and in Hello magazine News channel in Spain amongst other well known newspapers in Spain (Global Gift is Spanish based).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fZl1fnXWwQ

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4605642/Pamela-Anderson-cuts-demure-figure-Global-Gift-Gala.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sygILJQiNs

http://i-marbella.es/News/news/Internacional/maria-bravo-celebra-la-i-global-gift-initiative-2017

Michelle has also recently been signed with one of Ireland's biggest agents - A.M.A Music Agency who also represent one of her inspirations in music - Gilbert O'Sullivan. They have big plans for Michelle which include a theatre tour in Ireland and interviews on The Late Late Show.

http://www.amamusicagency.ie/michelle-palmer/

Michelle will be recording her debut album soon, having her own original music featured on it and 'Kiss the Rain' by platinum selling pianist Yiruma, which she recently was approved to write lyrics for and will be recording a music video with him also later in the year.  Chris Craker will also work with Michelle on this new vocal rendition she has arranged.
Closer to home Michelle will once again be supporting Child of the Year Awards in Scunthorpe on 12th August where she will join actor from Eastenders Scott Maslen in presenting awards and will be performing inspiring songs for all the children. Sadly Ebony Smith died who she raised money for in a benefit concert but they will be honouring her memory by naming an award after her.

Michelle has updated her website for more information -

www.michellepalmer.co.uk

N.F. ADDS: Our picture shows Michelle in Brigg during a visit to a wedding fair at the Angel Suite a few years ago. She is based in our district.

STRAWBERRY MORNING - A TASTY BRIGG EVENT

The Brigg Community Cafe is hosting a Special Strawberry Morning this week.
Drop in to enjoy some tasty summer fruit with cream scones on Tuesday, July 25 between 10am and noon.
The venue is Brigg Children's Centre on Grammar School Road, close to Colton Street and Sir John Nelthorpe School.
There will also be a quiz and a raffle.
Admission to the event is free.
"All welcome," say the organisers.

BRIGG HIT BY TERRIBLE SMELL

5.30pm Saturday, July 22: Complaints are coming in from across Brigg about a terrible smell in the air.
People are shutting windows to keep it out of their homes.
North Lincolnshire Council deals with complaints of this nature. We think quite a number will be made.
If you have a comment, please email scoopfisher@aol.com

BIDDING TO GET BRIGG A SIX DAYS A WEEK PASSENGER TRAIN SERVICE

Efforts are to be made to get Brigg a new SIX DAYS A WEEK passenger train service, running every couple of hours, from very early morning until late at night.
Since the 1990s our station has only received passenger trains on a Saturday - and then only three in each direction to Sheffield and Cleethorpes.
A consultation about train services in the East Midlands has now been launched by the Government.
Campaigner for improved local rail services, Paul Johnson, pictured above on our station, told Brigg Blog: "The Brigg Line community rail partnership and the Brigg Line group will put forward the case to extend the present Nottingham to Worksop service to Cleethorpes via Brigg on a 2-hrly basis.
"EMT (East Midland Trains) already run Lincoln to Grimsby Town and soon  will have Cleethorpes to Barton-on-Humber (transferred from Northern) so if part of the Brigg Line became EMT it would enhance the need for a crewing base at either Grimsby or Cleethorpes.
"The need from all the local councillors and MPs on the line to promote the services is now paramount."
Dated July 2017, the 52-page East Midlands Rail Franchise Public Consultation document has a sub-heading Driving Growth in the East Midlands.
The Department For Transport will welcome people's comments up to October 11.
Tell the Department your views by following this link...
bit.ly/east-midlands-consultation

ORCHARD COURT IN BRIGG - PAMPER AND PROM PARTY

Orchard Court Care Home in Brigg held a Pamper & Prom Party.
Residents enjoyed getting their hair styled and nails manicured as part of the day.
They were joined by the manager's daughter, Ebony, and her friend Chloe, who chose to get ready for their prom at Orchard Court, on Wrawby Road, so that they could show the residents how today's girls get ready for special occasions.
This was a delight for the residents, who were overwhelmed that the girls wanted to include them in their special day.
Manager Tracy Mussett said: "It was quite an emotional day, as some of the residents have seen Ebony grow up."
There were lots of chats, with residents telling the girls that they only ever had one special dress they wore on a Sunday.
The residents then went on to enjoy a buffet tea as they waved the girls off on their special day.
Tracy tells Brigg Blog that Orchard Close is a CQC (Care Quality Commission) Good rated home "and is currently rated number one on carehome.co.uk".
This is a review site for care homes.
She says further information about Orchard Court can be obtained by calling 01652 653845.
■ The silver back-drop pictured below was created by the home's activities co-ordinator, Shelly Busby. Images kindly supplied by Orchard Court. Thanks.

HOW BRIGG FOLK CAN ENJOY A GREAT SUMMER DAY OUT

There's an opportunity for a great  day out coming up for people in Brigg and district, involving some traditional food and drink.
They can enjoy watching title-chasing  Lincolnshire play a Minor Counties cricket match at  Cleethorpes.
Take a bus from Brigg and then a train from Barnetby to the resort.
Brigg Blog made such a trip last August to watch Monday's play in the three-day Lincs  match at Cleethorpes and enjoyed some glorious sunny weather, a hearty breakfast on the seafront, a few pints at the renowned ground and a spot of seaside food on the way home.
The Chichester Road venue has staged first class county championship and one-day fixtures in the past, including a NatWest Trophy tie when the Lancashire team playing Lincs included England captain Michael Atherton.
Brigg Town Cricket Club went en masse to watch that one.
Following our blog's report of last August's trip to the cricket at Cleethorpes we've had inquiries from people interested in following our lead next month.
Lincolnshire Cricket Club chairman Chris Keywood told Brigg Blog: "The County match at Cleethorpes commences on Sunday, 13th August and is a three-day fixture culminating on Tuesday, the 15th.
"Our opponents are Hertfordshire. Play is scheduled to start at 11am each day. This could be the game that sees us clinch the Eastern Division title for the second successive year. Fingers crossed."
Brigg Blog will post bus and train times for Monday, August 14 nearer the match. It could well involve a Wolds Villager or Call Connect bus to Barnetby station.
Fingers crossed for the glorious weather that graced our outing in 2017!
Meanwhile, the county team has just done The Full Monty in terms of 24 points collected by beating another Minor Counties team, Bedfordshire, which included England Test spinner Monty Panesar.
Lincolnshire's next three-day fixture begins on July 30 - away to Northumberland in Jesmond, Newcastle.
Lincs have a 10pt lead at the top of the Eastern Division at present.

BEDS v LINCS
FROM CHRIS KEYWOOD
Lincolnshire travelled to the superb surroundings of Bedford School to face Bedfordshire in the fourth of their Unicorns Eastern Division Championship matches of the season knowing that a win with maximum batting and bowling bonus points could take them to the top of the table if results elsewhere went their way. County debuts were given to Jack Timby and Ross Dixon both of Woodhall Spa CC.
Beds won the toss and elected to bat. They were finally dismissed in the 83rd over for 183. Lincolnshire’s outstanding bowler was Alex Willerton who took 6 for 15 in 19.4 overs.
Lincolnshire lost the early wicket of Jack Timby but Dan Freeman and Matt Lineker saw them to 87 for 1 by close of play.
Freeman was dismissed early on day two by Monty Panesar for 30 and Sam Wood then joined Lineker to put Lincolnshire in a commanding position.
They added 164 for the third wicket before Wood was lbw for 85. Lineker was dismissed immediately by Panesar for a brilliant 138,  hitting the former England bowler around the ground.
The innings closed after 90 overs on 419 for 6 - a lead of 236.
Bedfordshire’s second innings lasted 8 hours and they were in the 135th over  when Lincs obtained the final wicket on 387.
That left Lincolnshire requiring 152 for victory in 25 minutes plus a minimum of 17 overs in the final hour.
Dominic Brown finished the match with a huge six in his 59 not out as they won with more than four overs to spare.

THREE EVENTS IN BRIGG TODAY - TAKE YOUR PICK OR PIC IN OUR CASE

Three events in Brigg today - Saturday, July 22 - will welcome your support.
A Methodist Women of Britain garden party will be on at Brigg Methodist Church, Wesley Road -  near the A18 - from 2pm to 4pm, offering games, stalls and afternoon teas.
Craft stalls, barbeque, drinks, nerf maze, bouncy castle, beat the goalie and face painting will be among the attractions  from noon to 4pm during absummer fair at St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy, Grammar School Road.
July's Brigg Farmers' Market will be held in the town centre from 9am and will be alongside the stalls of Saturday's general market.

SUNDAY ROASTS STARTING AT BRIGG AREA EATERY

There will be somewhere else for people in the Brigg area to visit for Sunday lunches, starting from this weekend.
"We are now taking bookings for Sunday roasts, starting this Sunday, 23rd July, says Barney's Diner, which is located on the Melton Ross road near Barnetby Top.
The cost is £8.95 per person.  Call 01652 680734 to book.

JOB VACANCY AT BRIGG HERITAGE CENT

Brigg Heritage Centre - based in the town centre's Angel complex - is seeking a member of staff to join the team in the near future.
The job with the Ancholme Valley Heritage Trust is 15 hours a week from late August.
If you are interested in applying for the  temporary post of admin assistant, or have a friend or relative who might be, find out more at North Lincolnshire Council's website.
View full details of the vacancy here

D-DAY PLUS ONE FOR PLAN TO PUT ADVERT SIGNS ON BRIGG MONUMENT WAR MEMORIAL ROUNDABOUT

A Yorkshire-based company's application seeking permission to put advertisement signs on the perimeter of the Monument war memorial roundabout in Brigg led to an objection from our Town Council which considered this to be an unsuitable location.
This led to North Lincolnshire Council, which makes final decisions on all applications, putting the matter forward to be considered at its monthly planning committee meeting in Scunthorpe next week.
However, a report prepared for councillors ahead of that meeting reveals that the company has now removed its proposal to put adverts on the A18 Monument circle.
It is continuing with an application to put signs on 16 other roundabouts across North Lincolnshire.
D-Day for all those will be next Wednesday when the planning committee assembles for its July meeting at Scunthorpe Civic Centre.
Elsham Parish Council has raised 'clutter' objections to proposed advert signs in its area on the A18/M180 roundabout.
North Lincolnshire Council's conservation officer also objected to advert signs near the Monument in Brigg, pointing out the memorial's listed building status and suggesting such signs would have a negative impact on its setting and significance.
The Monument lists the names of local men who lost their lives in the service of their country. It was erected circa 1920.

POTENTIAL NEW HOUSING SITES IN BRIGG

FROM NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

North Lincolnshire Council is seeking nearly £10m from the Government for a new railway bridge at A18 Melton Ross and to provide access to potential housing sites in Brigg.
The council has bid for £7.09m for the Melton Ross scheme; the overall cost of the scheme is £10.2m. The council will provide £1.36m and Humber Local Enterprise partnership will provide £1.75m towards the cost. 
If successful, the Melton Ross scheme would see the construction of a new railway bridge and roads linking it to the A18. It would address the issues previously experienced with the existing bridge and improve access to Humberside Airport and journeys for all road users.
In addition to the £7.09m, the council also bid for £2.7m to provide infrastructure access to potential housing sites in Brigg. The total cost of this scheme is £3.575m. The council will contribute the remaining £875,000.
An announcement on whether the bids to the Department for Transport are successful is expected later in 2017.
The Government created the National Productivity Investment Fund (NPIF) for investment in areas that are key to boosting productivity, including transport.
Cllr Rob Waltham, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, pictured above,  said: “If the bids are successful we will be able to progress with constructing a new much-needed railway bridge for the A18 Melton Ross. Over the past few years repair works have been carried out on the existing bridge as a temporary measure, which has caused disruption for road users. A new bridge is a long term solution and would improve road users’ journeys.
“This funding from the Government would also help us improve the infrastructure and enable the building of more homes in Brigg.
“We expect to hear from the Department of Transport later in this year as to whether we have been successful with our bids. The funding would open up more opportunities in North Lincolnshire, help create jobs and support our growth agenda.”

N.F. ADDS:  Reckoning the public will be keen to know, we have asked the council to specify the  locations of the potential sites for these roads in Brigg. No response so far. We wonder whether one might be a large new housing estate on land between the Springbank estate and the M180, connecting across Grammar School Road to  Atherton Way. It could, perhaps, be linked to the A18 on Wrawby Road.