News - Andrew Percy MP

Yorkshire Water Update - Compensation & Community Fund

Nov 09, 2023

Andrew has provided the following update on the water pressure issues that have impacted the Goole area. Andrew reports, "I met with Yorkshire Water again today to discuss the issues that have affected the Goole area since the water tower was taken out of use a couple of weeks ago. Here is the latest:- Current Situation "As explained previously, the original burst in East Cowick was fixed two weeks ago, but to ensure water quality the 2-foot main pipe that supplies the area could not be switched...

Visit to Southern Israel

Nov 09, 2023

** Warning - This is a long and at times graphic post ** I returned Wednesday morning from a two-day visit to Israel, a country I know well and have strong connections to and have a love of. I visited with another British MP alongside politicians from 7 countries in Europe from across the political divide. It is hard to describe what I saw, heard, watched and worst of all smelt whilst in the country. I am still processing these experiences and they will live with me forever. I am sharing them he...

Yorkshire Water Update – Pressure Control Valve Installed

Nov 05, 2023

Andrew has received an update on the Yorkshire Water issues affecting the Goole area. Andrew says, "Here is the latest update I have received from Yorkshire Water. I am aware of further issues from residents this morning which we are reporting in. Anyone experiencing drops in water pressure is encouraged to report these directly to Yorkshire Water as it helps them identify issues and build a picture of who and where people are affected. "This continues to be a wholly unacceptable state of affair...

Yorkshire Water Issues - Update!

Nov 02, 2023

Andrew has provided the following update on the ongoing low water pressure issues, which Andrew has continued to pursue with Yorkshire Water. Andrew reports, "I have lost patience now with Yorkshire Water. I have spent the last few days reasonably trying to communicate the situation but this now becoming farcical. I have expressed that frustration in the strongest terms to Yorkshire Water and have again requested that they step up their response to this and actually respond to my request regardi...

Further Yorkshire Water Update

Oct 30, 2023

Andrew has shared a further update on the water pressure issues affecting the Goole area. Andrew says, "We have now received a further update from Yorkshire Water and I will be having a call with them tomorrow morning to keep the pressure up, which is more than we can say for our water! "I am still to receive a clear timetable on when the issues will be resolved and I am also raising the issue of compensation for those affected. "Here is the latest I have received from them by way of update belo...

Yorkshire Water Issues

Oct 30, 2023

Andrew has provided the following update on water pressure issues affecting the Goole area. Andrew reports, "Like many residents in the Goole area, I have had issues with water pressure and supply at my home over the weekend. We raised this with Yorkshire Water on Friday as soon as we became aware of the burst main in East Cowick. "I have continued to respond to residents over the weekend and we've pursued Yorkshire Water again today. Like many other residents, I have been less than impressed by...

M62 Ouse Bridge – J37 Exit Closure

Oct 27, 2023

Andrew has provided the following update on the ongoing Ouse Bridge works. Andrew reports, "National Highways have explained that they have been affected by the inclement weather in recent weeks which has meant delays to the concrete pours that had been scheduled to take place. They are now in a position to undertake a concrete pour this weekend. "They inform me that they will be closing the dedicated lane and J37 eastbound (Howden) exit slip tonight, pouring the concrete on Saturday (28 October...

Alkborough and Burton Grants

Oct 26, 2023

Andrew recently joined local councillors to welcome some grant successes for Alkborough and Burton. Andrew reports, "Popped to Alkborough and Burton last friday to join Councillors Elaine Marper and Ralph Ogg to hand over some more grant funding to local groups. "This funding is from the Community Grant Pot we set up at the Council when we took control in 2011. The aim of the fund is to support local community groups. "This time it was Burton Village Hall with a grant of nearly £10,000 for the n...

Lower Aire Flood Management Update

Oct 17, 2023

Andrew recently met with the Environment Agency regarding the ongoing investigations and works into the 2020 floods in Snaith and East Cowick. Andrew has mailed out an update to residents on the latest actions as per the below - Dear Resident(s), Following on from my update of a few months ago, I thought residents might appreciate a further update on the ongoing work to respond to the flooding event of 2020. Whilst this was some time ago now, I can assure residents that I have continued to push ...

Goole Railway Upgrade & Electrification & Road Upgrades

Oct 06, 2023

Andrew has provided the following update on local rail upgrades. Andrew reports, "I am delighted that the government has today announced as part of its new 'Network North' railway upgrades that Goole is included on the list to see a rail and route upgrade. "As part of the planned line upgrade and electrification of the Sheffield-Hull route, Goole will see it's line electrified meaning faster and more frequent trains. "It has been a concern for a time that as the railway industry increasingly mov...