Brigg Matters Issue 61 Summer 2021

Message from Brigg’s Neighbourhood
Police Officer
Brigg Town Mayor, Cllr
Sharon Riggall, and her
team have distributed
an important letter to all
households about rogue
traders and the Trade Watch
Scheme. Please read the
letter and take the important
advice given by Humberside
Police on keeping you and
your property safe and
secure.
For example, fit a door
chain and make sure your
windows are closed/locked
when you go out and at
night. Talk to anyone you
don’t know through the gap
of a chained door. Perhaps
PC Lawrence Grant with Mayor of Brigg,
a relative, or a friendly
Cllr. Sharon Riggall
neighbour with some DIY
skills, could help the elderly
and vulnerable folk with the installation of a door chain.
Few of us feel confident when dealing with the
intimidating and manipulative behaviour often used by
rogue traders. Their aim is to confuse you with false
claims that your property is in need of urgent repairs or,
in the case of cold-callers, they can offer a service which
you don’t really need.
If you feel confident you can flatly refuse but avoid,
if possible, being drawn into a situation in which you
The Ven. Rev. Andrew Ballard, supported by his
capable and talented wife, Caroline, are moving to be
nearer their family. Their last service will be on June
13th.
Canon Fr. David Rowett from Barton, our Rural Dean,
has been available for support but has a very wide
responsibility throughout the deanery.
could become the victim
of exploitation. Other
strategies include telling any
suspicious group that the
property is rented and that
you would need to get the
landlord’s permission, that
you’re staying in a relative’s
house, or even that you’re
looking after a friend’s pets.
Should you feel that rogue
traders have targeted
you or an elderly relative/
friend, please inform
someone from Brigg Town
Council, or even your local
Village Council, by ringing
the police’s non-emergency
number, 101. Mention
the Trade Watch Scheme
and give them as much
information as possible.
The police work in cooperation with such organisations
as Trading Standards and Brigg Town Council and, once
we are made aware that rogue traders are in the area, we
can make the scammers feel most unwelcome.
Lastly, put the Trade Watch sticker in your window. This
will give the rogue traders the clear message that they are
being scruntised by the community.
Keep safe.
PC Lawrence Grant
St. John the Evangelist Brigg
of the building as a presence in Brigg. This would not
necessarily involve the religious aspects of the church,
but the actual building itself.
We are looking forward to welcoming increased
numbers who are able to attend life event services
despite still having to rely on visiting clergy to assist
with baptisms, weddings, and funeral services.
We are planning to develop a ‘Friends of St. John’s’
group of local people who want to see the continuation
Pam Braithwaite
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