'DE-CLUTTER' CHANGES PROPOSED FOR BRIGG LANDMARK

North Lincolnshire Council is planning to introduce new signage at the historic Angel in Brigg which is within the conservation area.
The intention is to remove the current 'mismash' of signs overlooking the public car park to the rear of the landmark building. These inform people about services and facilities available inside the building.
The council is now seeking advertisement consent for two display screens and three other signs.
A detailed statement submitted with the application explains: "The proposal is to install a limited amounted of new signage on the rear (south) elevation of the Angel Building. Over the years, many permanent fixed signs and temporary signs have been added to the rear elevation with consent. This has provided a mishmash of signs, of different sizes and materials, and with no consideration to the requirements of conservation.
"The proposal is to reduce the amount for signage and de-clutter the rear elevation. The proposal for the signage is to install the minimum of signs that informs the public of the functions within the building, including The Angel, The Heritage Centre and The Court Yard Café.     
"Further to the signs, there is a requirement to provide public information about Brigg Town Council and the new Hub. Again to reduce the amount of temporary signs, this is to be done by two display screens which will scroll and loop information."
The aim is to remove many of the existing signs and install a limited number of new ones to reduce the mishmash of signs and to de-clutter the rear elevation, the statement says, with clearer direction and public information notices.
The proposals - yet to be decided by planners - are now subject to a public consultation period which ends on September 17.
Various internal changes have been made at the Angel building in recent months, as part of a refurbishment programme.
A new front entrance has also been installed from the Market Place so visitors will no longer need to pass through the Cafe Courtyard to access a range of services, including the Library and the community hub.
Brigg Town Council has relocated its offices from the Angel Suite to one of the upper floors.
PICTURED: The rear of the Angel, which is not a listed building, viewed recently from the pay-and-display car park as work progressed inside the building.