News - Andrew Percy MP

Andrew Supports Airport Fight

Aug 01, 2022

Andrew is supporting the campaign to save Doncaster Airport from closure, which is being led by Don Valley MP, Nick Fletcher, whose constituency covers the airport. The airport owners, the Peel Group, have announced a strategic review, in which they state that, “aviation activity on the site may no longer be commercially viable”. The news comes following the cancelation of Whizz Air flights from the airport. Nick Fletcher MP has asked Andrew to support his campaign to save the ai...

Belton Play Equipment Upgrade

Aug 01, 2022

Andrew visited Belton on Friday to see the upgraded play equipment and also to visit the bowling club. Andrew reports, "It was good to be back on the Isle again on Friday for a visit to see the work currently underway to upgrade the play equipment in Belton. "This is another project I supported via my 'Bid Writing Service', this time helping secure £40k of funding for the project from the North Lincs Community Fund. "Local Councillors, Tim Mitchell and Dave Robinson, joined me on site ...

Doncaster’s Bid for Great British Railways HQ

Jul 29, 2022

Andrew is encouraging residents to vote for the location of the National Headquarters of Great British Railways. Andrew said on Facebook, "I am pleased to be supporting Doncaster’s bid to be the location for the national headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR). "Being chosen as the national headquarters of GBR will send a signal that Doncaster and the wider area is one of the country’s major rail centres, and should help attract further investment and employment across our ar...

Staying Safe Online this Summer with Google and Parent Zone

Jul 26, 2022

Andrew is encouraging local children to take advantage of Google and Parent Zone's fun online resources which teach internet safety. Andrew reports, "Residents may remember I previously mentioned my work with Google and Parent Zone to promote their “Be Internet Legends" programme, which teaches internet safety to primary school children, including in schools in our area. "Google and Parent Zone have informed me that, as the summer holidays start, they would like to take this opportunit...

Andrew Tries New Kidney Function Testing Technology

Jul 22, 2022

Andrew attended an event in Parliament to see new, innovative technology which is being used to detect potential chronic kidney disease (CKD). Andrew said, "It was great to meet with @healthyio1 (Healthy.io), @kidneycareuk (Kidney Care UK), @kidney_research (Kidney Research UK) & @NKF_UK (National Kidney Federation) in Parliament to discuss the work that is taking place to improve early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD). "I was informed of the importance of early detection of...

Appleby Signal Box Update

Jul 21, 2022

Andrew has provided the following update on the Appleby Signal Box. Andrew reports, "We have been raising the issue of the shabby state of the signal box at Appleby crossing with Network Rail. "In recent weeks, Network Rail have been cleaning and repainting the signal box and, I’m pleased to report, we have now received confirmation that the work is complete. "Below are some before and after photos of the repainting, which has certainly made a huge difference."

Boothferry Bridge Closure

Jul 20, 2022

Andrew has received an update on the planned closure of Boothferry Bridge, to allow the removal of the traffic lights and traffic management to be removed. East Riding of Yorkshire Council explained the following: “As you are aware, National Highways encountered technical difficulties with the works they were carrying out to reopen part of the M62 Ouse Bridge eastbound carriageway, which in turn allows vehicles to leave at Junction 37—towards Howden. Their work was finally complete...

Free Summer Swimming Returns to North Lincs

Jul 20, 2022

Andrew has provided an update on North Lincolnshire Council's latest Summer Daze, free swimming initiative. Andrew reports, "I am delighted that we will be making good on our election pledge in North Lincs by once again funding free swimming sessions for THOUSANDS of kids this summer "Thousands of free swimming sessions will be available for youngsters across North Lincolnshire for the whole six-week summer holiday. "All six of the council-run pools will open their doors for the entire s...

Age UK – Hot Weather Advice for Older Residents

Jul 18, 2022

Age UK have provided Andrew with a link to some important information for older residents to stay safe during heatwaves. Andrew adds, "This includes tips on avoiding dehydration and overheating, along with recognising the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke" To find out more, please see this link: https://bit.ly/3PFqK6l

Crowle Bowls Club New Pavilion

Jul 15, 2022

Andrew provided the following update further to his visit to Crowle Bowls Club today. Andrew reports, "Good visit to Crowle Bowls Club today where I joined Isle of Axholme North Councillors, John Briggs and Julie Reed, to celebrate securing funding for a new pavilion at the club. "My 'Bid Writing Service' helped secure grants towards this 80k project with the Bowls Club raising thousands themselves too. "Thanks to SSE and North Lincs Council and Crowle Town Council for approving the bid...