News - Andrew Percy MP

English Whisky Day Showcase in Parliament

Nov 29, 2023

Andrew visited the English Whisky Day showcase in Parliament this week. Following the event, Andrew said, "I was delighted to welcome a local business, Elsham Wold Distillery, to the English Whisky Day event in Parliament this week. "I enjoyed speaking to the Elsham Wold Distillery team about their origins and the various products they have been making locally since 2020. Their whisky is crafted in North Lincolnshire whilst using malted barley from Yorkshire. The distillery is also only a few mi...

Goole Town Deal - Next Phase Event

Nov 24, 2023

Andrew is encouraging residentsm to attend an event to discuss the Goole Town Deal next stages. Andrew said, "Residents can find out more about the Goole Town Deal and the next steps during an event taking place on Monday 27th November (12-7pm) at Goole Market Hall". The accompanyiong poster provides further details.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Siemens Rail Village Expansion in Goole

Nov 17, 2023

Andrew has provided an update following his latest visit to the Siemens site in Goole. Andrew reports, *"I was delighted to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for Siemens’ new warehouse facility at Goole. I was joined by neighbouring MP David Davis. "This latest expansion project at the Goole Rail Village will see the development of a new regional materials and logistics warehouse. The site will store materials for Siemens Mobility’s train manufacturing and maintenance locations across the Unite...

Remembrance Sunday 2023

Nov 14, 2023

Andrew attended Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Brigg and Barnetby this year. Following the visits, Andrew said, *"It was a privilege to attend the Remembrance Sunday parades in Brigg and Barnetby today. "Many thanks to all those who organised these events and thanks also to all of the groups who supported them. Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, local schools, sports clubs and community groups all played their part today. "A special thank you to the Brigg Air Cadets who led us off on both parades and...

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...