News - Andrew Percy MP

Prime Minister's Questions - Flood Defence Funding

Jan 14, 2021

On Wednesday, Andrew was chosen to ask a question to the Prime Minister during Prime Minister's Questions, which you can see online here: https://www.facebook.com/andrewpercyofficial. Andrew provided an update on Facebook following his question to the PM: As I mentioned, I was drawn in the ballot for PMQs this week and raised the issue of flood defence funding. I referenced the flooding on the Aire last year but the specifics of my question were on the broader way in which flood def...

Snaith Housing Proposals

Jan 14, 2021

Andrew has posted a Facebook update on the Snaith housing proposals, which you can read below. Andrew explains: The application for what is now up to 160 homes by Bellway Homes is being considered by the East Riding Council today. Attached below is my letter to the Planning Committee on this setting out my concerns. The site would see a new access off Pontefract Road and is the land immediately south of Punton Walk. Residents will remember that the proposal for 350 homes by Gladman...

Vaccine Roll-Out Question and Update

Jan 12, 2021

Andrew has provided the following update on the vaccine rollout locally and his question to the Secretary of State for Health earlier today. Andrew reports: I had a question to the Health Secretary in the House of Commons this morning on the subject of vaccines. Phase 1 of the vaccine rollout is determined independently by the Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunisations who have set the 9 priority groups within this phase 1. This will see all over 50s, NHS and care staff, care...

River Aire Flood Investigation Update

Jan 11, 2021

Andrew has provided the following update on the River Aire Flood Investigation. Andrew reports: I have been pulled out of the ballot to ask a question at Prime Minister's Questions this Wednesday and will probably be raising flood defence funding and referencing the flooding on the River Aire last year. Last week I also had a catch up with Environment Agency to continue to keep up the pressure on them and other partners to come forward with solutions following the flood last February. ...

Further Canal Breach Update

Jan 04, 2021

Andrew has provided a further update on the canal breach via his Facebook page, which you can read below. Andrew explains, "I am conscious a lot of my posts are about this issue at the moment and it may not be relevant to residents in many of the other communities I represent, particularly those in Lincolnshire. However, it is important so please bear with me. Lots of other work is going on too and I have just come off a good update on the vaccine roll-out. Our local hospitals received the...

Happy New Year

Jan 01, 2021

I've absolutely hated 2020 so there isn't much to say except thank goodness it is over. It really has been a cesspit of a year! Lets all tiptoe quietly into 2021 and as somebody sent me recently, "Nobody claim 2021 as 'your year'. We're all gonna walk in real slow." Let's not anger it! This has been an awful year for so many and the impacts of this pandemic will be felt around the world for years to come. We have to stay positive though and hope 2021 will be a better year. The vacci...

Canal Breach Update - 30/12/2020

Dec 30, 2020

Andrew has provided an additional update on the Canal Breach today. Andrew reports, "There is a further update from the Canal and River Trust on their website below. As you can see, they say the temporary works are complete for now and they will return in the New Year after they have considered the various options for how to effect a permanent repair. There are a number on the table with three of them being explained to me the other day. The breach site will continue to be monitored daily ...

Canal Breach - Aerial Views

Dec 28, 2020

Andrew has provided a further update on the canal breach below. Andrew reports: Some interesting aerial views sent to me via Mark from the Goole Aerial Views Facebook page who was down at the site with a drone earlier. What you can't see from this is the depth of the breach or the whirlpool which is apparently below the surface suggesting a quite significant breach which they tell me is actually some way up from where the bank collapse is and where the water is coming out. What you can't...

Canal Breach Update Video

Dec 28, 2020

Andrew has posted a video update on the canal breach, which you can view online here: https://www.facebook.com/andrewpercyofficial. You can read Andrew's update message below too. Canal Breach Video Update I have been on site today to view the ongoing works and I have posted the below video update. I have tried to explain it in my best layman's terms so please bear with me. We have lots of 'experts' on facebook at the moment, I am not one of them but I have done my best to explain it. Th...

Canal Breach - Update (27/12/2020, 12pm)

Dec 27, 2020

Andrew has provided the following canal beach update on Facebook: Canal Breach I have had a few messages from residents regarding the breach and the fact that water is still coming out of the canal. Thank you to those who have raised this out of genuine concern, it is sad to see some on other blogs choosing to attack me on the issue. All I have tried to do is help. I have and will continue to press the agencies, push for action but I cannot force anyone to do anything. I have s...