BRIGG CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON TIME TO BE LOOKED AT BY EVENT ORGANISERS

Brigg Town Council is to discuss whether to alter the Christmas lights switch-on time this December.
The usual 5pm launch in the Market Place was questioned by a number of people following last month's ceremony.
Town Clerk Dinah Lilley told the Town Council's January meeting, held on Monday evening in the Angel Suite, that some correspondence had resulted.
Town Mayor Coun Sharon Riggall then suggested the matter should be placed on the agenda for consideration at a future meeting.
In early December, Brigg Blog was contacted by Karl Stead, who said he missed the turn on  because, in his opinion, it was too early in the evening.
"Next year, can you take into account the people that work and finish at 5pm?" he asked.
He was also delayed by the heavy traffic and the time needed to get parked, these factors being allied to the popularity of the event, we suggest.
"Apart from that, a very well turned out event. Thank you," he added.
We  forwarded his comments to Brigg Town Council, which manages the event and provides the lights.
Ken Harrison told Brigg Blog on December 9: "5 o'clock is not the optimum time for attracting the biggest crowd."
Peter Altoft, another follower of our site,  agreed, adding: "The market traders' vehicle's need to be off site half-an-hour before  the start so this would be welcome as some barely get set up in time."
In terms of a later start for "bigger kids"  Peter said there was "no harm in trying" the idea.
He suggested the Brigg business group  (Partnership) should put together a map showing visitors where to park - not just the municipal facilities at the Angel and Old Courts Road but also car parks at the Tesco, B&M and Lidl stores,  for varying periods, and available on-street parking  for those "willing to walk a bit, including spaces on  Station Road.
Peter's other ideas included use of church car parking and utilising Health Place, off Wrawby Road.
Last, but by no means least, he suggested a shuttle bus  to run from the Recreation Ground/Brigg Town Football Club to take people into the town centre for the event.
We think that's an excellent idea, well worth consideration by the organisers and the Business Partnership, whose membership would benefit through the till.
It would be useful to those living on the Springbank estate, Hawthorn Avenue, Central Square, East Parade and neighbouring streets.
During the Town Council's January meeting, there were several references to the 2017 illuminations.
Problems with the lights being "off" at East Park and in Bridge Street - at varying times - were mentioned.
A new Christmas lights contract begins this year.