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Brigg Angel reopens as a community hub

Brigg Angel reopens as a community hub

Brigg Angel reopens as a community hub

The historic Angel in Brigg has reopened as a community hub as part of North Lincolnshire Council’s £5 million community investment programme.

Ward councillors, including Leader of the Council Rob Waltham, and local MPs Andrew Percy and Holly Mumby Croft, gathered with council staff to mark the reopening of the transformed building in the town’s historic Market Place.

The work has included creating a new open plan library entrance, installing a community kitchen and training room, private meeting, activity and community rooms, open access computers, an interactive games table and a new children’s library.

Staff can offer information, advice and guidance on all aspects of council services.

A ‘break-out’ room provides a direct link to every council department so it is possible for residents to have private conversations.

An innovative ‘magic table’ uses moving lights projected onto a table to provide games and stimulation for people with a cognitive challenge, from children with autism to older people with dementia.

There is also information on healthy lifestyles and support for jobseekers.

In the library, books are displayed to discourage handling, and are placed in 72-hour quarantine after they are returned.

The Angel is also home to Brigg Town Council, which now has new rooms on the top floor, and Brigg Heritage Centre, which remains on the first floor.

The Courtyard Café is also trading as usual from the ground floor.

Cllr Waltham said: “The Angel is a beautiful building which has long been the pride of Brigg. Now it can be a central hub for everyone.

“We want this to be a thriving space where we work with our local communities so they are able to improve their experience and enhance their quality of life. Residents are encouraged to come along and use these fantastic facilities now they are on their doorsteps.”

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