News - Andrew Percy MP

River Aire Update Meeting

Apr 03, 2023

Andrew has provided the following update on the works taking place following the floods of 2020 in Snaith and East Cowick. Andrew reports: I met with the Environment Agency recently for an update on the works being taken since the floods of 2020 in Snaith and East Cowick. I have just mailed out a full update to residents on this. Basically, we are still waiting for the modelling work to complete which is irritating but is vital. It has taken longer due to the length of the waterways bein...

Dragonby Broadband Roll-Out

Mar 31, 2023

Andrew has provided an update on broadband rollout in Dragonby. Andrew explains, "It was great to join local Councillors, Elaine Marper, Ralph Ogg, Janet Lee and Carol Ross, in Dragonby for the roll-out of full fibre to the premise by Quickline. "The roll-out of full fibre to the premise broadband can be disruptive due to the works needed to roads and pavements to literally bring the fibre connection to every premise, but it is something that is very much needed for the future. "Previously we ...

Opportunity for Local Schools and Colleges to Design a Poster for the King's Coronation

Mar 29, 2023

Andrew is encouraging local schools to take part in a competition to design a poster for the King's Coronation. Andrew reports, "I am informed that schools and colleges are being invited to take part in creating poster designs in celebration of the King’ s Coronation. "The selected student entries will then be displayed on large digital advertising sites around the UK, with the potential to be viewed by thousands of people every day. "You can find out more about this opportunity and how to appl...

Broughton Outdoor Gym Equipment.

Mar 24, 2023

Andrew visited Broughton earlier today to inspect the new outdoor gym equipment that has been secured for the town. Andrew reports, "It was great to join Broughton Town Council and North Lincs Cllrs, Janet Lee and Carol Ross, this afternoon to check out the new outdoor gym equipment in Broughton. "We helped secure 10k of the funding for this via my 'Bid Writing Service' which secured 10k from the North Lincs Community Grant Pot. Further funding came via the Broughton Community Sports As...

Mayor of Kyiv Sends Thanks

Mar 21, 2023

The Mayor of Kyiv, Vitálii Klychkó has thanked Andrew for his support of Ukraine. Andrew explains, "I was very touched to receive the below letter from the Mayor of Kyiv thanking me for all our support for Ukraine in its defence against Russia's war. "I have been proud to play a small role in helping get much needed equipment to Ukraine, including in the form of armoured ambulances from Venari O&H in Goole. "My role has been to work behind the scenes on issues such as funding and helping w...

Ouse Bridge Progress

Mar 17, 2023

Andrew has been contacted by National Highways who have now provided him with the latest update on the Ouse Bridge Works. Andrew reports, "I am informed that the compound area and offices are now “substantially complete together with the storage area for materials and equipment”. They add that hoarding surrounding the compound area will be completed once the surcharge stone has been removed. "In relation to the scaffolding, I am told that the ‘pre-loading’ process of the scaffold bas...

Anti-Fraud Campaign

Mar 15, 2023

Households across North Lincolnshire will be receiving information cards in the coming weeks as part of a campaign to crack-down on scammers. Andrew explains, "These cards urge residents to stop and think before making payments over the phone, online, or to doorstep traders. Before making any payments, the easy-to-follow cards encourage people to: - Stop – taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe - Challenge – could it be fake...

Ukraine Ambulance Project Continues

Mar 09, 2023

Andrew has provided another update on the Uklraine ambulance scheme. Andrew reports, "I was at the O&H factory in Goole last week to see the latest order of armoured ambulances for Ukraine. This latest order are paid for by a European country and are now ready to start their journey over to Ukraine. "This project is not only supplying much needed equipment to Ukraine it is of course also supporting our local factory. "This all came about by chance really and I never imagined the pro...

Belton and Wroot Primary School Visit

Mar 06, 2023

Andrew visited the Isle on Friday and met with pupils from Belton and Wroot Primary schools. Andrew reports, "It was great to be on the Isle last Friday to take questions from years 4, 5 and 6 at Belton and Wroot Primary schools. Wroot joined us via video link; somewhat intermittently mind! "Always enjoy taking questions from pupils and we got to cover all sorts of topics from the NHS to cost of living, foreign aid and even the kids request for a zebra crossing in Wroot! "I also got to ...

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Mar 01, 2023

Andrew is helping raise awareness about Ovarian Cancer as part of the annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month campaing. Andrew reports, "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise awareness of Ovarian Cancer and ensure that women know the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and how they can get help. A number of charities will be using this month to raise awareness, provide advice and signpost people on where they can get help." The following links provide further...