News - Andrew Percy MP

Dolly Congratulates 10 Years of Imagination Library

Jan 12, 2023

Andrew has provided an update on the North Lincs Imagination Library scheme's 10 year anniversary. Andrew reports, "We have had a lovely letter congratulating us on 10 years of the North Lincs Imagination Library which has now delivered over 800,000 free books to over 20,000 under-5s across North Lincs. "I took the idea for the Imagination Library to North Lincs Council a decade ago to try to secure their support to fund the project. Cllr Rob Waltham, who was in charge of the education brief at...

Broughton Outdoor Gym Equipment Success

Jan 10, 2023

Andrew has provided an update on some outdoor gym equipment that has been secured for Broughton with the help of Andrew's bid writing service. Andrew explains, "Residents may remember last year that I reported on how we had helped secure funding for some outdoor gym equipment in Brigg. When I reported that good news, some residents asked about similar equipment for Broughton too. "Following work with the Town Council, who also reached out on this subject, I am pleased to report that we have now...

More Funding Success for Crowle and Ealand

Jan 06, 2023

Andrew has welcomed the latest round of funding successes which were secured via the help of the Bid Writing Service he set up for local good causes and charities. Andrew reports, "I am delighted to report that the 'Bid Writing Service' I offer from my office to support local good causes and charities, has once again been able to secure thousands of pounds of support for local good causes. "We have now raised well over £1 million for local good causes through this service which helps s...

Park Homes – Warm Home Discount Scheme

Dec 22, 2022

A Park Homes Warm Home Discount scheme has launched today, which is available to a limited number of park home residents in England, Wales and Scotland. Andrew explains, "The means-tested scheme is administered by Charis Grants Ltd and I understand they have enough funding to provide an estimated 3,000 awards of £150. It is on a first-come, first-served basis, so I would encourage eligible park home households to apply as soon as possible. "Applications are online and you can find the applicatio...

Raising Awareness of the Ask for Angela Scheme

Dec 21, 2022

Ask for Angela is a scheme which encourages anyone who feels unsafe or threatened whilst in a pub or other venue to discreetly ask staff for help. Andrew explains, "Pubs, bars and other venues which are taking part in the scheme will display Ask for Angela posters on their premises. If you feel unsafe, threatened or are subjected to unwanted attention in these venues, you can ask a staff member for “Angela” and they will help you get out of that situation discreetly." Please see the following li...

Local School to Benefit from Government’s £1.8 billion School Rebuilding Programme

Dec 16, 2022

Andrew has welcomed today's announcement that Sir John Nelthorpe School has been selected for the latest round of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. Andrew explains, "The School Rebuilding Programme, which is backed by £1.8 billion of government funding this financial year, will help to rebuild and refurbish primary, secondary, and specialist schools, in addition to sixth form colleges. "The funding for Sir John Nelthorpe School will help to deliver state of the ...

Winter Reading Challenge 2022/23

Dec 09, 2022

Andrew is encouraging local children to once again take part in the Reading Agency's latest reading challenge. Andrew explains, "Residents may remember me mentioning the Reading Agency's various summer and winter reading challenges. These reading challenges encourage children, aged 4-11, to continue reading during school holidays. "I understand that the latest Winter Mini Challenge ...

Andrew Encourages Local Schools to Hear from a Holocaust Survivor

Dec 06, 2022

Andrew is encouraging local schools and individuals to take part in the Holocaust Educational Trust's "Hear from a Holocaust Survivor" webcast on Thursday 26th January 2023 at 10am. Andrew explains, "I am informed by the Holocaust Educational Trust that schools in our area are invited to hear a Holocaust survivor share their testimony live online on Thursday 26th January, 10am. This is a live, interactive webcast with a Holocaust survivor to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, 27 January. "Hol...

Isle AONB Survey

Dec 01, 2022

Andrew is encouraging Isle residents to take part in a survey on designating the Isle of Axholme as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Andrew explains, "Myself and the Isle's 6 Conservative Councillors recently met to try to secure a designation for the Isle of Axholme as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This will provide us with enhanced protections for our environment and our ecosystems on the Isle and strengthen our hand against inappropriate development. The Is...

Andrew Raises Flood Defence Funding Question at PMQs

Nov 30, 2022

Andrew took part in Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) to raise the issue of flood defence funding. Following his question, Andrew added, "I got to raise the important issue of flood defence funding in Prime Minister's Questions today. As I pointed out to the PM, we are one of the most flood prone areas of the country and welcome the record flood defence funding the government has introduced, something I campaigned for. "This fundi...