WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE BRIGG A CUT ABOVE

Agencies are working together on a new green initiative in Brigg as the warmer months of the year approach.
The partnership will involve Brigg Town Council, social landlord Ongo which owns many local properties and adjoining land, and possibly volunteers. 

The aim is to ensure that areas of open space near the town centre look neat, tidy and attractive.
Discussions were held during the council's latest monthly meeting, held online, with Scunthorpe-based Ongo invited to take part.

Councillors had previously agreed "to discuss with Ongo representatives the partnership working for flower beds and environmental management."
During the recent discussions, references were made to green areas near the Barnard Avenue bungalows close to the A18 which are cut periodically, while Coun Ann Eardley suggested flowers might be planted at the group dwellings on Horse Fair Paddock and Ancholme Gardens, off Elwes Street, to be admired by tenants.
Coun Nigel Sherwood wondered if it might be possible to involve Brigg in Bloom group volunteers in helping to maintain certain patches of land.
It became clear during the discussions that Ongo is keen to work with the council.
Coun Rob Waltham concluded the talks by suggesting that both parties should now arrange a site meeting, through the Town Clerk, to move things forward. This was agreed.
Judges from a well-known competition visit Brigg to rate the town's appearance, and in September 2019 (pre-Covid) we were very pleased to report that the town had done 'blooming well' by gaining a silver award. See details here...
Can Brigg aspire to the gold standard in future years?

PICTURED: Some of the Barnard Avenue bungalows, Horse Fair Paddock and Ancholme Gardens.