BRIGG SEEKS FUNDING FOR FLORAL DISPLAYS

Brigg Town Council has submitted an application for funding as part of a local Spring in Bloom initiative.
North Lincolnshire Council has made £25,000 available to town and parish councils and community groups across its area and invited applications to help get winter planting off to a flying start.
The unitary authority says cash can be used for planters, flowers and shrubs that will enhance the local area and improve the environment.
Part of the North Lincolnshire in Bloom initiative which was launched three years ago, the scheme also promotes volunteering and community pride, as well as making our area even more attractive.
It will also help communities taking part in contests such as the Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) Best Kept Village and Towns competitions. Recent winners have included Worlaby, Goxhill and Broughton.
Coun Rob Waltham, from Brigg, as the Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, encouraged applications and stressed: "We had a lot of success last year and I know we can go one better this year.
“Gardening counts as outdoor exercise, and is proven to help mental health – as long as people follow the current guidelines and keep everyone safe; we can look forward to some stunning displays this summer.”
Brigg's Coun Carl Sherwood, as North Lincolnshire's cabinet member for safer and stronger communities, rural, said: “We have a strong track record of investing in communities to support enhancing the environment and the natural habitats. This creates space which allows wildlife to flourish and more pleasant places for residents to be.
“We’ve invested thousands in things such as community buildings, play equipment, paths and cycle routes. This funding is additional to that and will enable people to get involved and make a difference to their communities.”
Groups had until January 25 to apply, and Brigg Town Council's bid for funding was confirmed during the latest monthly meeting.
North Lincolnshire Council will announce the recipients and the sums allocated in due course.

PICTURED: Colourful flowers on the County Bridge railings in 2017.