News - Andrew Percy MP

M62 and Junction 37 Update

Jul 15, 2022

Andrew has received a further update from National Highways following the reopening of the additional lane and Junction 37 eastbound exit slip this morning. Andrew reports, "They have confirmed that short term overnight closures of lane one of the eastbound carriageway will be in place tonight (Thursday), Friday and Saturday, from 11pm. As explained in my last post, these are so they can carry out inspections and re-torquing of the bridge plates. The closures will be in place for between ...

Junction 37 Update and Impact on Boothferry Bridge Closure

Jul 13, 2022

Andrew has now received the latest update on the reopening of Junction 37 and the additional lane, along with the impact on the Boothferry Bridge Closure. National Highways explained the following: * “We are planning to open the additional eastbound lane and Junction 37 from Thursday morning 14 July. We will be closing the M62 eastbound including the eastbound contraflow lanes during the night of Wednesday 13 July into the early hours of Thursday morning, this is to implement the ...

Leadership Election and New PM

Jul 11, 2022

Andrew has provided the following update on the ongoing leadership election. Andrew explained on Facebook, "As residents know, I prefer to keep my updates on here to local issues as, to be honest, those are the issues that interest me the most. "However, a few folks have gotten in touch to ask who I am backing for the leadership. "At the moment, to be totally honest, I haven't the foggiest idea. Some candidates I could never support but there are a fair few I have always got on with, r...

Share Your Views - Holmes & Gardens & Adjacent Land, Belton Road, Epworth

Jul 08, 2022

Dear Resident Holmes & Gardens & adjacent land, Belton Road, Epworth - Proposed mix use development Further to my recent letter to local residents regarding the above draft proposal at Belton Road, Epworth, I have once again written to residents to seek their feedback. As previously mentioned, the proposal includes: a leisure space/youth club; a care home/specialist retirement accommodation; a community centre; a new retail, leisure and office space, a new purpose-built garden centre/far...

Junction 37 M62 - Further Update

Jul 07, 2022

Andrew has received a further update from National Highways regarding the reopening of Junction 37 and the additional lane. Andrew said, "Again, I am just the messenger, but I have expressed my frustrations on behalf of local residents. "Whilst I understand that they have to put safety first, I have asked for an assurance that this is being progressed at speed …" Here is the latest:- "Just to confirm our conversation this morning, unfortunately we will not be in a position ...

Junction 37 M62 Re-Opening!

Jul 05, 2022

Andrew has provided a further update on the M62. Andrew reports on Facebook: I hesitate to post a further update on this given this is not an issue I have any control over (indeed only half the bridge is in my patch) and some people keep shooting the messenger but here goes ... We chased for a further update from National Highways and have received the following update residents may be interested in - * * "Apologies for the delay in responding but I just needed to be sure of the progress ...

Brigg Community Cinema Project

Jul 04, 2022

Andrew has provided the following update on the Brigg Community Cinema project. Andrew explains, "As residents may remember, myself and the local team have raised money for a community cinema before in Crowle and we have now helped secured funding for one in Brigg! "Via my 'Bid Writing Service' we helped secure a £1000 grant from the Town Council to cover the establishment costs of this project. Thanks to the volunteers on this project who are working really hard to set it up. "The comm...

Boothferry Bridge – Update

Jul 01, 2022

Andrew has received a further update from East Riding Council regarding the planned suspension of works on Boothferry Bridge and what needs to happen before both lanes can be opened up and the traffic management removed. Here is the latest:- * Regarding the removal of the current traffic restrictions, the Council have decided to remove the bridge deck re-surfacing, and re-waterproofing work from the current contract, with the aim for this work to be carried out in the future as part of a ...

Outdoor Gym Equipment Brigg

Jun 30, 2022

Andrew has posted an update regarding new outdoor gym equipment he helped secure funding for in Brigg. Andrew said, "Very happy to have helped secure funding for the new outdoor gym equipment in Brigg. "Two new adult gyms have now been installed in the Millennium Green Park off Elwes St and a second on the riverbank near the start of the weekly Parkrun. In total, £25,000 was secured thanks to help from my ‘Bid Writing Service’ with £15,000 funding provided by North Lincs Conservative-ru...

Ouse Bridge Update - J37(E) Exit Slip Road

Jun 29, 2022

Andrew has received a further update from the Highways team regarding the above works. Andrew reports, "Regarding the opening up of an additional lane on the eastbound carriageway, National Highways have informed me that they are working with their supply chain partner and their suppliers to procure the appropriate fixings to secure the bridging plates over the damaged joint. As a result, they are hoping to have the required fixings on site later this week. "They added that they s...