News - Andrew Percy MP

Holiday and Flight Cancellations

May 13, 2020

Andrew has provided the below information for constituents who are seeking refunds from travel firms, following a question he raised in the House of Commons yesterday. You can view a video of Andrew's question to the Business Secretary of State on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/andrewpercyofficial/ Andrew explained on Facebook: I have been contacted by many residents regarding airlines and travel companies refusing to refund residents for flights and h...

New Local Food Bank Set Up Following Covid-19 Outbreak

May 11, 2020

Andrew has provided the following update regarding a new food bank set up for the Goole, Snaith and Marshlands area. Andrew reports, "Myself and local Councillors have been actively involved in supporting and volunteering within this new food bank set up in the light of Covid-19 for the Goole, Snaith and Marshlands area. "Alongside Cllr Anne Handley, Caroline Fox and Liz Sargeantson and other volunteers we have delivered scores of food parcels to local residents already. I really enjoyed delive...

VE Day

May 08, 2020

Today was supposed to be a lovely bank holiday and national celebration to mark 75 years since VE Day. Whilst it is still all of those things, it sadly isn't going to be a day in which we can gather together to remember the sacrifice of all those who served in World War 2 to defeat evil. I hope however that you will be able to take some time out today to remember the sacrifice of those who served in that conflict from across our country and the Commonwealth. It is important that we never forget ...

Additional Funding Secured for the Crowle Peatland Railway Project

May 06, 2020

Andrew and his Community Support Officer Julie have helped secure an additional £11,392 of funding for the fantastic Crowle Peatland Heritage Railway project. Andrew reports, "I'm glad to be able to share this good news locally during this difficult time. "This funding, via the SSE Wind Farm fund, will help purchase a Lisbon tram which will be used as a construction base to build a carriage for the railway. This comes following the funding I mentioned in February for a café and shop for the proj...

Sewing for the NHS - Marshlands Sewing Brigade

May 05, 2020

Andrew recently met with the fantastic Marshlands Sewing Brigade. Andrew explains, "It is an absolute delight to be supporting the recently formed 'Marshlands Sewing Brigade' who have raised money to make scrubs for our local NHS hospitals. Myself and local Councillors, Caroline Fox and Liz Sargeantson, are actively supporting the group. "The 'brigade' was formed when my Senior Caseworker and East Riding Councillor and Reedness Parish Council Chairman, Liz Sargeantson, read that Fran Ward, dress...

ASDA - Support for Care Homes

May 04, 2020

Andrew recently contacted Asda to ask whether they can offer priority delivery slots to care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic, to whcih they have now replied. Andrew explains, "Asda have explained that they have listened to local demand from MPs and care homes to develop a new offer that they have announced today. "From today, Asda have provided priority delivery passes to 3,500 care homes that are existing Asda customers, giving them early visibility of slots and allowing them to get their f...

Appleby Chicken Farm Planning Application

May 03, 2020

Andrew has provided the following update on the Appleby Chicken Farm planning application. Andrew made the following comments on Facebook, "As residents in Appleby will know from my recent letter to the whole community, I share many of the concerns about this proposed industrial scale chicken farm in the area. "Below is my own objection to the site which I wanted to share with residents. We will do all we can to ensure that the Planning Committee takes these concerns on board and listens to loca...

Andrew Provides Video Update

Apr 30, 2020

Andrew has provided a quick video update for residents on his Facebook page, which you can see here: https://www.facebook.com/andrewpercyofficial/ If residents require any assistance or support during this difficult time, please don't hesitate to use the below contact details and we would be happy to assist in any way we can. We have two dedicated phone numbers 01405 767969 or 01652 650094 You can also email: brigg.goole@gmail.com, and andrew.percy.mp@parliament.uk Please do sign up to our loca...

Coronavirus Testing for Essential Workers and their Households

Apr 28, 2020

Essential workers and their households can now get tested for Covid-19 if they are showing symptoms of coronavirus.

Free Coronavirus Book for Children and the Next Episode of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Readings

Apr 23, 2020

Andrew has been informed that the illustrator of the popular book The Gruffalo, Axel Scheffler, has created a new digital book: ‘Coronavirus : a book for children’. Andrew explains, "The book answers questions regarding the coronavirus for children between the ages of five and nine year old. These questions include: what is the coronavirus, how do you catch the coronavirus, what can I do to help, and much more. "I understand that Professor Graham Medley of the London School of Hygiene & Tro...