Andrew Percy MP

Andrew Percy MP

Member of Parliament for Brigg & Goole and the Isle of Axholme

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PM and Cabinet Visit Goole

PM and Cabinet Visit Goole

Andrew welcomed the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, to Goole this week. Following the visit, Andrew said, "Great to welcome the PM and the Cabinet to Siemens in Goole today. This is a really big win for the town having the Cabinet meeting, which of course normally takes place weekly in No.10, take place here in Goole! "The PM met with Siemens' senior team as well as with apprentices and staff and toured the facility. Following that, the Cabinet meeting took place in the Components Facility - you ca...

Goole to Build 80% of Piccadilly Line Trains

Goole to Build 80% of Piccadilly Line Trains

Andrew welcomes news that Goole will now be responsible for building 80% of Piccadilly Line Trains. Andrew explains, "I've alluded to this before, but great news that Siemens have now formally announced that 80% of trains for the Piccadilly Line will now be built here in Goole. "When Siemens first planned the factory, the plan was for 50% to be done here and the other 50% in Europe. That balance has now shifted significantly in favour of Goole. "This is great news and further evidence of how thi...

Elsham Wold Distillery Visit

Elsham Wold Distillery Visit

Andrew recently visited Elsham Wold Distillery, following the business' attendence at an event in Parliament. Following the visit, Andrew said, "Brigg and Wolds Councillor and Council Leader, Rob Waltham, and I had a very interesting visit to Elsham Wold Distillery lately. This follows my meeting with them at the English Whisky Day held in Parliament recently. The distillery produces English whisky as well as Edwards Potato Vodka. The whisky is produced from local products across the Humber, inc...

Crowle Colts Floodlight Funding

Crowle Colts Floodlight Funding

Andrew was recently in Crowle to welcome funding that was secured for the Crowle Colts. Andrew explains, *"I had the pleasure of formally handing over the £30,000 grant cheque we helped secure for the floodlighting at Crowle Colts. "We applied for this via the 'Bid Writing Service' I set up locally and the grant came from North Lincs Community Grant Pot. In addition to this funding came from the SSE Wind Farm Fund, the Town Council and the football club themselves who raised £8k for the project....

Brigg Holocaust Memorial Day Event

Brigg Holocaust Memorial Day Event

Andrew atteneded the Holocaust Memorial Day Event in Brigg last Friday - an opportunity to remember the 6 million Jewish poeple, and others, who were murdered in the Holocaust. Andrew reports, *"It was a pleasure to join with fellow members of the local Jewish community, Brigg Town Council, Holly Mumby-Croft MP, students from Sir John Nelthorpe School and religious leaders to hold an short service at the Brigg Holocaust Memorial on Friday. "We were able to say a few words, offer a prayer and hea...

Owston Ferry Grant

Owston Ferry Grant

Andrewq visited the Isle on Friday to welcome a grant for Owston Ferry. Andrew explains, *"It was great to join Isle of Axholme South Councillor, David Rose, and trustees and volunteers of the Coronation Hall in Owston Ferry yesterday to see the works being undertaken on the hall thanks to a grant from North Lincs Council. The works include the installation of a new ceiling, energy efficient lighting, repainting and new curtains etc. All of this has been made possible thanks to a grant of over £...

Goole Leisure Centre £17 Million Upgrade

Goole Leisure Centre £17 Million Upgrade

Andrew has provided an update on the Goole Leisure Centre upgrade. Andrew said, *"I am delighted that all the plans have now been passed for the upgrade of the Goole Leisure Centre. This is being made possible thanks to the funding I secured from the Conservative government as part of our Town Deal and thanks to funding from East Riding Council, led of course by Goole North Cllr, Anne Handley. The preparatory works had already commenced but final approval of the plans is now complete. The upgrad...

M62 Ouse Bridge Update

M62 Ouse Bridge Update

Andrew has been provided with an update on the ongoing Ouse Bridge works. Andrew reports, “Please see below the current status of the programme, together with proposed programme dates for the remaining phases of the works. “National Highways have stressed that the work phase dates are subject to change in the event of any adverse weather or any unforeseen issues identified. However, they have said that they feel they are far better equipped based on the first phase experience to address any issu...

Hear from a Holocaust Survivor

Hear from a Holocaust Survivor

Andrew is encouraging schools to take part in an online Holocaust Memorial Day event with a Holocaust survivor. Andrew said, "As part of commemorations for Holocaust Memorial Day, schools across our area are being offered the opportunity to hear a Holocaust survivor share their testimony live online on Tuesday 23rd January, 10am. This live, interactive webcast with a Holocaust survivor is open to all schools and individuals." Find out more and sign up below:https://www.het.org.uk/holocaust-memor...

Goole Subways Update

Goole Subways Update

Andrew met with Network Rail recently to discuss plans for installing new drainage systems in the subways at Goole. Andrew reports, “As explained in previous posts, the plan is to install two separate systems with a pumping station for each subway and hopefully this will be the end of the drainage problems we have experienced here for so many years! “At the meeting, Network Rail presented the finalised designs, which are scheduled to be signed off in January. Construction should then start later...