MADE GREAT IN GRIMSBY! OFFICER UPBEAT ON REVITALISING TOWN'S ARTS AND CULTURE SCENE

                                                                         

James Trowsdale - vibrancy is the aim

'CRACKING progress' is being made on the project to revamp St James Square in Grimsby.

That was the encouraging update on the works from North East Lincolnshire Council's new arts and culture supremo, James Trowsdale, at a meeting of the tourism panel.

Most residents have only been able to peer through cracks in various screens, hoardings and barriers to glimpse what has been going on since earlier in the year.

But Mr Trowsdale - whose post with the authority is jointly funded by Arts Council and National Lottery monies - has been behind the scenes and spoken with contractors.

"Things are moving along very nicely," he enthused.

In further news, the officer said a borough-wide Festival of the Seas - postponed from this summer - was now planned for next year.

He was also looking forward to sculpture-style artwork being mounted on the wall of the Wilko store in Top Town.

Mr Trowsdale, who took up his post in January, is aiming to bring together everyone involved with arts and culture - under the brand, Made Great in Grimsby - to generate new vibrancy.

* Pictured below - the ongoing works at St James Square