Andrew Percy MP

Andrew Percy MP

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

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Goole Subways - Network Rail

Goole Subways - Network Rail

Andrew has received an update from Network Rail regarding work to improve Goole’s subways. Andrew explains, “As residents will be aware, I have been working closely with Network Rail to address the long-running flooding issues in the subways at Goole level crossing. “While tens of thousands of pounds worth of investment has been made in recent years to enhance the drainage of the subways and mitigate flooding risks, these efforts have always served as interim solutions. The long-term ambition fo...

Local Funding Success - Isle of Axholme

Local Funding Success - Isle of Axholme

Andrew has provided the following update on local funding success. Andrew reports, "I am very pleased to have been able to, via my 'Bid Writing Service' help secure tens of thousands of support for two more local projects, this time in Crowle and Haxey. "In Crowle we have been able to secure £20k from SSE and £30k from the North Lincs Council Community Grants Pot towards Crowle Colt's £59k project for floodlights. £1k also came from Crowle Town Council with the men's team doing an amazing job of...

Summer Reading Challenge and other Free Activities at Local Libraries

Summer Reading Challenge and other Free Activities at Local Libraries

Andrew is encouraging local children and families to take advantage of the various activities taking place in libraries across the constituency. Andrew reports, “Residents may remember me mentioning the Summer Reading Challenge which is taking place both online and in our local libraries during the summer holidays. This is an annual initiative which encourages children, aged 4-11, to read and enjoy books during the summer. “In addition, East Riding Libraries are offering a series of other free a...

M62 Ouse Bridge Works Update

M62 Ouse Bridge Works Update

Andrew has received the latest update from National Highways regarding the ongoing Ouse Bridge works. Andrew reports, “the team have explained that all existing drainage covers on the upper deck of eastbound carriageway have now been removed and replaced, together with concrete repairs to the drainage channels. I am told that the same works will be undertaken on the westbound carriageway once the switch of the traffic is completed. “Furthermore, a full drainage survey has been completed at the e...

Goole and Snaith Under 5s Free Book Scheme Expansion

Goole and Snaith Under 5s Free Book Scheme Expansion

Andrew is very pleased to announce the expansion of the Goole and Snaith Imagination Library free booking gifting scheme. Andrew explained on his Facebook page, "I set this scheme up locally a few years ago which is the local branch of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. "Children from birth to 5 receive a free book in the post every month with the aim of improving their pre-school literacy rates and growing a love of reading. "We have always had to carefully manage numbers as I fund or raise ...

Free Under 16s Swimming North Lincolnshire AND East Riding

Free Under 16s Swimming North Lincolnshire AND East Riding

Free swimming sessions are being made available to residents aged 16 and under in North Lincolnshire and East Riding of Yorkshire this summer. Andrew comments, "As residents may remember, providing free summer holidays swimming sessions to keep young people engaged and active over the summer hols has been a key local Conservative pledge in North Lincs for many years now. This year is no different and free swimming is back. "However, I am also pleased to report that, following the change of leade...

Trade Watch Relaunch in Brigg

Trade Watch Relaunch in Brigg

Andrew recently visited Brigg to welcome the relaunch of the Trade Watch scheme. Andrew reports, *"I recently met with Town Councillors for the relaunch of the Trade Watch sticker in Brigg. "As residents may remember, Trade Watch is an initiative that was set up to tackle the issue of doorstep crime. The scheme sends a clear message to rogue traders that residents will not buy from them at the door and that they will be reported. "The scheme is going to be relaunched and delivered to every home ...

Winterton Pavilion Solar Panels

Winterton Pavilion Solar Panels

Andrew visited Winterton recently to celebrate the funding success for the Pavilion's solar panels. Andrew explains,*"Another successful application for funding via my 'Bid Writing Service' saw us secure over £18k towards solar panels on the building. "Thanks to SSE for their grant pot which we hope will cut costs. I met with Town Mayor and Ward Councillors, Elaine, Ralph and Helen, on site recently to view the panels and celebrate the successful funding.""*

Marshlands Primary Visit Parliament

Marshlands Primary Visit Parliament

Andrew provided the following updatefollowing Marshlands Primary's visit to Parliament. Andrew reports, *"I was delighted to meet with Marshlands Primary School during their visit to Parliament on Thursday. "The school took part in the “Story of Parliament” programme, where they were taken on a tour of the Palace of Westminster. After their tour, I met them in Parliament’s Education Centre for a Q and A session. As is always the case with schoolchildren, they asked some really interesting and in...

Dwarfism Campaign

Dwarfism Campaign

Andrew has provided the following update on his work with paralympic swimmer Will Perry and the Little People Charity to educate people on dwarfism. Andrew reports, "Great today to meet with Disabilities Minister, Tom Pursglove, and paralympic swimmer Will Perry and Danielle, Andy and Rebecca from the Little People Charity, to discuss our ongoing campaign to end ignorance against people with dwarfism and promote positive messaging around people with dwarfism. "I became involved in this issue fol...