TAKING A BUTCHER'S IN BRIGG TOWN CENTRE

 

 

Better access is now available to the shortest street in Brigg but we are advising shoppers to keep an eye out for approaching two-wheeled transport.
The removal of a litter bin at the northern end of the Little Butchery makes things easier for wheelchair users and those aboard mobility scooters.
This historic walkway connects Wrawby Street with Bigby Street and is close to Elwes Street - originally known as The Butchery in reference to meat-related premises which were present many decades ago.
Following the removal of the old bin, people are being asked to use a new one located a short distance away in the Market Place (see picture above).
It is one of the large 50/50 bins which accept items suitable for recycling as well as material that does not fall into this category.
A number of these sturdy and sizeable 50 recycling & waste bins are now located in and near the town centre.
The Little Butchery bin change was mentioned during Brigg Town Council's latest meeting - prompting us to go down and take a butcher's!
Now Spring has well and truly sprung, more people are taking to their cycles.
This has resulted in further incidents of bikes being ridden within the pedestrian area, particularly through the Market Place, despite signs instructing riders to dismount.
Cycles being ridden at speed pose a potential threat to passers-by, including people leaving shops or exiting walkways and courtyards.
Worse than that, in recent weeks there have been examples of motorcycles being ridden over the County Bridge, through the Market Place and down Wrawby Street.
We suggest this is something the authorities need to keep an eye on. Have any incidents been caught on camera by CCTV?
Vehicles continue to be driven past No Entry signs into the pedestrian area but generally proceed at slow speed.
It's good to see that the new Vault Bar & Kitchen - "unlocking soon" following conversion of the former HSBC bank premises in the Market Place will have a spacious rear car park, using a newly-created access via Elwes Street and the back of the Angel building.
This means there will be no need to drive into the pedestrian area from Cary Lane and then across the Market Place.

PICTURED: The Little Butchery before and after removal of the bin adjoining Wrawby Street, and the nearby recycling & litter bin people should now use in the Market Place.