BLOOMING GOOD OPPORTUNITY OPEN TO BRIGG AND OTHER LOCAL COMMUNITIES

 

We expect Brigg to benefit from a pot of cash being made available by North Lincolnshire Council to encourage colourful floral displays across its area.
The unitary authority explains that town and parish councils, together with community groups, can get their spring planting off to a flying start with grants now being available from the council's latest £25,000 In Bloom funding pot.
This money can be used for planters, flowers or shrubs to enhance community spaces and improve the environment.
Coun David Rose, Cabinet Member for the Environment, said: “I would encourage all our local communities to apply for this funding – we’ve had great success with this across a number of years now.
“Gardening is a great outdoor exercise and is proven to help mental health – I am really looking forward to the stunning displays when spring comes next year.”
Part of the North Lincolnshire In Bloom initiative - which was launched four years ago - the scheme also promotes volunteering and community pride, as well as making the area even more attractive, the council adds.
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 "with villages including Worlaby, Goxhill and Broughton previously picking up the prestigious gongs."
Coun Carl Sherwood (Brigg & Wolds), Cabinet Member for Safer and Stronger Communities, Rural, said: “North Lincolnshire Council is continuing with our strong track record of investing in communities, enhancing our natural environments, and improving and developing many natural habitats to create wildlife havens teaming with life.
“The cash with help make our towns and villages more beautiful, help wildlife flourish and create 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.”
For more information on the criteria, and to apply, call 01724 297000 or email communitygrants@northlincs.gov.uk

N.F. ADDS: Brigg In Bloom is a very active group in our town, providing many colourful displays at various locations, including on and near the County Bridge (an example from July 2021 being pictured above). Brigg also enters 'best kept' competitions which send judges to the town to take a look in the summer. Brigg has enjoyed previous successes, with the prospect of more to come.