BRIGG CHRISTMAS TREE FROZEN OUT

The following statement about the Market Place's traditional seasonal attraction has been received from Brigg Town Council

The tree was due to be delivered and decorated on Monday, 29th November. As you are aware, the snow had started to fall the previous day, therefore, it was not possible for the Highways Team to collect the tree as they were clearly involved in the more pressing duty of clearing and treating the roads. The weather then deteriorated further. The tree has now been cut and laid in the snow waiting for collection for three weeks, but the Town Council has not pressed North Lincolnshire Council to collect and deliver the Christmas Tree, as it was not considered to be a priority for the Highways Team when compared with the mammoth road and street clearing task they have been faced with. After a discussion earlier today with the Chair of Property Services, the Town Mayor and Barrie Gray, (contractor for the Christmas Lights installation), and having considered the severe weather conditions that are once again been forecast, the consensus is that, regrettably, the tree will not be installed this year. North Lincolnshire Council only deliver the tree on our behalf. It is the Town Council that organises all the lights and the tree - North Lincs just assist with collection and delivery so there is no contractual obligation on their part.

NF adds: North Lincolnshire Council has been offered the opportunity to comment this morning. If a statement is received from the press office we will add it to this posting as soon as possible.