News - Andrew Percy MP

Imagination Library Parliamentary Reception

Jun 15, 2023

Andrew hosted the Imagination Library's Parliamentary Reception earlier this week. Following the event, Andrew said, "This event was an opportunity to celebrate the success of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library scheme in the UK and to encourage other MPs to get involved with this fantastic initiative. "As residents may remember, we recently celebrated the 10-year anniversaries for the North Lincs and the Goole and Snaith Imagination Library schemes that I helped set up. I am delight...

Brigg Flower Festival and Last Night at the Proms Event

Jun 08, 2023

Andrew is encouraging residents to visit this year's Flower Festival in Brigg. Andrew reports, "I am delighted to inform residents that this year’s Flower Festival in Brigg will be taking place at St John the Evangelist Church between June 8th – 11th. The timings on the day are: 9.30am - 3.00pm, and refreshments will be served in the church hall daily between 9.30am - 2.30pm. "Celebrating the King’s Coronation, the theme for the festival is: ‘A Right Royal Do’. Please do visit and see ...

Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower Tours

Jun 07, 2023

Andrew is inviting residents to get in touch if they are interested in applying for free tickets for a tour of the newly refurbished Elizabeth Tower. Andrew explains, "I am informed that, following the completion of its conservation, the Elizabeth Tower will officially reopen to the public this summer. As such, MPs have been provided with a certain number of free tickets for their constituents to tour the Tower and see the Big Ben bell. "If you are a constituent and would like to regist...

Swinefleet 4R - Consultation on Planning Application for Variation of a Condition

Jun 05, 2023

Andrew has provided the following update on the Swinefleet 4R issue. Andrew explains: As residents may be aware, a planning application was recently submitted to East Riding Council by 4R for a variation of one of the conditions set out when planning permission for the controversial waste facility was granted. Condition 4 of planning permission 20/00883/CM states that, “development shall not begin on the site until the passing bays/localised carriageway widening has been provided...

Neville Crescent, Winterton Drainage Issue

May 30, 2023

Andrew has provided the following update on the Neville Crescent, Winterton drainage issue. Andrew explains, "Thanks to Anglian Water for meeting myself and Ward Councillors, Elaine Marper and Ralph Ogg, on site in Winterton last week to discuss the sewer and drainage issue that has been impacting some residents in Neville Crescent. "The sewer had some slight damage which was allowing things flushed down the toilet to snag and cause blockages, including wet wipes which of course should not be fl...

Brigg Raft and Heritage Centre 10 Year Anniversary!

May 30, 2023

Andrew visited the Brigg Heritage Centre on Friday to celebrate it's 10 year anniversary. Andrew reports, "It was a delight to spend Friday evening at the Brigg Heritage Centre to celebrate a decade since we opened this centre and brought the historic Brigg Raft back to the town! "The idea for the Heritage Centre came from Cllr Rob Waltham and we all worked together to secure the funding to create it as part of our plan to regenerate Brigg and promote the heritage of our area. "Since then an ...

Government Funding For Local Schools

May 22, 2023

Andrew has provided the following update on government funding for local schools. Andrew reports, "On top of the recent announcements from the Conservative Government of a new Community Diagnostics Centre in our area and the funding of a multi-million pound energy project in Goole, I am delighted that we have today announced even more funding for our area. "This time the funding is part of the Condition Improvement Fund which is a £456 million national fund to improve the school estate. I...

£12 Million Awarded to East Riding for new Green Energy Scheme at Goole

May 18, 2023

Andrew has welcomed the government's funding for a new green energy centre at Goole. Andrew explains, "A grant of £12million has been awarded to East Riding Council to help fund a new green energy centre at Goole. "I understand the Goole Green Heat Network will allow homes and businesses to ditch their oil and gas boilers in favour of cleaner, cheaper energy. It will provide heat to homes and businesses, including local council buildings, from 2024, and will cut the town's carbon emission...

Andrew Welcomes New Community Diagnostic Centre for Local Area

May 16, 2023

Andrew has provided an update for residents on the New Community Diagnostic Centre that is being buiolt for the local area. Andrew explains, "I am delighted to hear that funding has been secured for a new £19.4 million Community Diagnostic Centre to be built in Scunthorpe Town Centre. "This is very welcome news for local residents, and I am pleased to have joined forces with neighbour Holly Mumby-Croft MP to lobby for this. "I understand the centre will begin offering some services to ...

M.E. Awareness Month and World M.E. Day

May 12, 2023

May is M.E. Awareness Month and the 12th May marks World M.E. Day. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, is a long-term (chronic), fluctuating, neurological disease that causes symptoms affecting many body systems, more commonly the nervous and immune systems. M.E. affects an estimated 250,000 people in the UK, and around 17 million people worldwide. People with M.E. experience debilitating pain, fatigue and a range of other symptoms associated with post-exert...