MONEY IN THE BUDGET TO KEEP BRIGG SHOPPERS' BUS SERVICE RUNNING

New CCTV cameras, additional public seating benches for the riverside and a continuing subsidy for the shoppers' bus to take people to and from the town centre are among items included in Brigg Town Council's budget for the 2022/23 financial year which starts in early April.
The council agreed its budget at a meeting held in the Buttercross on Tuesday night (January 25).
Funds have been assigned for a long-planned future project to provide a 3G all-weather sports pitch at Sir John Nelthorpe School which is expected to be available for community use, once constructed.
The Millennium Green, on Elwes Street, is to receive upgraded paths.
Grass cutting carried out by a contractor for the Town Council now includes the Cemetery and Woodbine Park.
'Multiple bird boxes' are included among environmental projects, and there will be further support for Brigg in Bloom which provides colourful flowers at various locations.
Periodic river cleaning will continue on the Ancholme as will the Christmas lights display provided within the town centre.
A metal arch, in keeping with others already installed at the entrances to various courtyards, will be erected at the top of Exchange Place between the Lord Nelson Hotel and the Angel building. There was one at this spot many years ago.
The council's handyman service will operate 25 hours a week to carry out a range of duties, including cleaning, installation work and repairs.
Funds have also been assigned to prepare for the new allotments on part of Woodbine Park (rented to tenants wishing to grow their own fruit & veg).
In proposing the budget for the 2022/23 financial year, Coun Rob Waltham looked back on the current one which will end in April.
He said the council had invested in its handyman service, Brigg in Bloom, the provision of new bench seating and the installation of an outdoor table tennis table at the Davy Memorial Park.
He made reference to the shoppers' bus - a service appreciated by many residents.
The bus (pictured above) follows a circular route to collect passengers from various housing estates so they can visit shops and markets.