LET THERE BE LIGHT

There's no competition to decide the best householders' Christmas lights display in Brigg this year.
The town council which, for many years, ran the popular competition with prizes donated by Brian's DIY Christmas Shop of Grammar School Road South, decided it did not want to be seen to be encouraging this practice, in view of the carbon footprint (energy use).
However, many Brigg households are carrying on as they always have, getting into the Christmas spirit by illuminating properties and gardens, and gaining admiring glances for their innovative displays from passers-by.
Following our reporting in the Scunthorpe Telegraph of the town council's decision to discontinue the Christmas lights competition, there have been some interesting comments made in the paper's Viewpoint column.
Cleary it was a popular feature of Brigg life in the run-up to Christmas, and the presentation ceremony, held in the Angel Suite by the town council, always proved enjoyable.
Councillors, as elected representatives, are always willing to listen to people's views on any topic. So let them know if you have an opinion about the Christmas lights competition - either in favour of what the authority has done this year on carbon footprint grounds, or opposing it. Email enquiries@briggmarkettown.co.uk
In addition, post your views on this Blog to reach a wider audience.