Brigg Town Council Information

The Parish of Brigg is served by its own Town Council, which was established during the 1974 re-organisation of Local Government.

The Town Council consists of 19 members, and elections are held in May once every four years to coincide with the District Council elections for North Lincolnshire Council. Brigg Town Councillors serve in an entirely voluntary capacity and, although mileage allowances can be claimed by members who represent the Town Council out of the Town, no other allowances are paid other than the Town Mayor’s Allowance.

The Chairman of the Town Council is also the Town Mayor, and he/she is elected by members of the Town Council at the Council Annual Meeting held each year in May. The current Town Mayor is Councillor Michael Doherty and is supported by his wife, Mrs Patricia Doherty, as the Lady Mayoress.

Public Question Time

Members of the public are welcome to attend all Town Council Meetings, and there is a provision at the beginning of the monthly Full Council Meeting for the public to ask questions. Questions should be notified to the Clerk by 12 noon on the Thursday prior to the meeting.

The Town Council is extremely active in response to all issues relating to Brigg, and its future as a thriving town and community. Full Council Meetings are usually held on the fourth Monday of every month, at 7.30pm in the ballroom of the Angel Suite. The Agenda of Business to be Transacted is posted during the week prior to each meeting on the Town Council Notice board, which is located at the rear of The Angel Suite.

The Town Council Office is in the basement of the Angel Suite, and is open to the Public on Monday and Thursday morning between 9.30am-12 noon (access via the Angel Courtyard). Telephone Number 01652 659402. The Town Clerk and members of the Town Council are always willing to assist parishioners, if it is within the power of the Town Council to do so. If, for any reason, they cannot help, they will often be able to direct you toward the relevant organisation that can. Please do not hesitate to make use of your elected representatives.

The Annual Town Meeting for Parishioners is held between 1st March - 1st June. This meeting is chaired by the Town Mayor, and provides the opportunity for parishioners to raise issues, and gain clarification on matters relating to the Town.

In addition to the business addressed at the monthly Full Council Meetings, the Town Council has several Committees which are responsible for the various functions of the Council. The Town Council Committees, and election of members who will represent the Town Council on Outside Bodies and Organisations are elected at the Annual Town Council Meeting held in May.

The schedule of meeting dates for both Full Council, and committees, can be access via the following link:

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Representation on Outside Committees:

Members of the Town Council also represent the Town on several committees and outside bodies which actively serve or benefit the Town and it’s Community.

District Council Representation:

Brigg is represented on North Lincolnshire Council by three Ward Councillors:

Telephone: 01724 296296
Councillor John Berry
Councillor Carl Sherwood
Councillor Nigel Sherwood

Brigg and Goole Parliamentary Constituency:

The constituency office for Ian Cawsey M.P. is located at No 7, Market Place, Telephone 01652 651327.

BRIGG TOWN COUNCIL 2007/08
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

Councillor Mrs. J. A. Bell
Councillor Mrs. J. Brock
Councillor R. Clarke
Councillor M. S. Campion ex-officio
Councillor M. Doherty
Councillor Mrs. A. Eardley
Councillor T. D. Glossop
Councillor Mrs. M. Glossop
Councillor J. E. G. Kidd
Councillor A. L. Markham
Councillor P. Neal
Councillor N. W. Taylor

BRIGG TOWN COUNCIL 2007/08
POLICY COMMITTEE

Councillor E. G. R. Arnott
Councillor Mrs. J. A. Bell
Councillor Mrs. J. Brock
Councillor M. S. Campion
Councillor M. Doherty
Councillor Mrs. M. Glossop
Councillor J. E. G. Kidd
Councillor Mrs. P. J. Smith
Councillor N. W. Taylor
Councillor J. Truepenny
Councillor A. R. B. Nobbs

BRIGG TOWN COUNCIL 2007/08
PROPERTY & SERVICES COMMITTEE

Councillor Mrs. J. A. Bell
Councillor Mrs. J. Brock
Councillor M. S. Campion
Councillor A. W Depledge
Councillor M. Doherty ex-officio
Councillor Mrs. M. Glossop
Councillor J. Kitwood
Councillor A. L. Markham
Councillor Mrs. M. Neal
Councillor P. Neal
Councillor Mrs. P. J. Smith

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