Andrew Percy MP

Andrew Percy MP

Member of Parliament for Brigg & Goole and the Isle of Axholme

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Volunteers Week 2022

Volunteers Week 2022

Andrew once again thanks local volunteers for all their work as part of the annual Volunteers Week campaign. Andrew said, "This past week was Volunteers Week, an annual opportunity to celebrate and thank volunteers and recognise the contribution volunteering makes in our communities. "Throughout the year I mention a number of fantastic local projects that I am lucky to be involved in, and this 38th Volunteers’ Week is the perfect opportunity to once again thank all the amazing volunteers who hel...

M62 Ouse Bridge Weekend Works

M62 Ouse Bridge Weekend Works

Andrew has provided the following further update on the M62 Ouse Bridge works. Andrew explained on his Facebook page: "I hope everybody had a great weekend celebrating Her Majesty's Jubilee.  I think we all enjoyed thanking her for her service to our nation and the Commonwealth.   "Over the weekend, National Highways continued the first stage of their repair works to the Ouse Bridge and they have just informed me of the progress made.  "The concrete works went well and the concrete is now...

Andrew Officially Opens Raise Centre at Goole 36

Andrew Officially Opens Raise Centre at Goole 36

Andrew visited the Raise Centre at Goole 36 last week for its official opening. Andrew said, "It was a pleasure to officially open the Raise Centre at Goole 36 last week. The centre is another example of Government investment in our town and was funded thanks to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council and a direct grant from the Conservative Government. The centre is a rail accelerator and innovations hub which aims to build our vision of a 'Rail Village' in Goole centered around the new Sie...

Goole Academy Visit and Goole Jobs Fair Posters

Goole Academy Visit and Goole Jobs Fair Posters

Andrew visited Goole Academy last week to take a look at the posters students had designed for the upcoming job's fair.  Andrew reports, "Great to be at Goole Academy yesterday morning to judge the posters students had designed for the Jobs Fair organised for June 24th in Goole. Cllr Anne Handley has worked really hard to put the event together.  "The students had done a great job of designing posters that advertised the event and which promoted Goole too. We picked a top three but could...

Andrew Attends Ukraine Debate in Commons

Andrew Attends Ukraine Debate in Commons

Andrew took part in the debate on Ukraine in the House of Commons yesterday. Following the debate, Andrew said, "There was a general debate in the House of Commons yesterday on Ukraine. I was able to use it as an opportunity to call out Russia's appalling attacks on ambulances in Ukraine and also highlight the wonderful work of the Venari O&H guys here in Goole who have now produced nearly 60 ambulances for Ukraine.  "Those ambulances are on the front line in Eastern Ukraine and we ho...

M62 Further Closure

M62 Further Closure

Andrew has provided a further update on the M62 disruptions. Andrew explained on Facebook, "I am pretty peeved to have received the following update today from National Highways, regarding further issues and the need for a further lane closure. I have gone back to National Highways to say that the disruption this will cause is not acceptable "and we want further updates and assurances asap. "I know no more than what I have been provided below but rest assured I will be demanding swift and...

Free Numeracy Resources and Competition for 3-5 Year Olds

Free Numeracy Resources and Competition for 3-5 Year Olds

Andrew is encouraging local children aged 3-5 years old to take part in the Numbertots Learning and Wellbeing Challenge. Andrew reports, "I am informed that there is still time to take part in the Numbertots Learning and Wellbeing Challenge - a free global competition for teachers and parents of 3-5 years olds to make numeracy fun." Developed in collaboration with the UCL - Institute of Education, Numbertots resources are physically-active, story-based numeracy sessions with mindfulness, to help...

M62 Ouse Bridge Meeting and Update

M62 Ouse Bridge Meeting and Update

Andrew has provided a further update regarding the M62 Ouse Bridge works. Andrew explained on Facebook: I had a good update meeting this morning with National Highways regarding the M62 Ouse Bridge issues.  I will continue to monitor this issue closely and push for action. In terms of the contraflow system which seems to be working reasonably well, the Agency are continuing to monitor this and may be able to make some improvements by removing the speed restrictions.  * * In terms of the l...

Andrew and Holly Meet PM to Discuss Steel

Andrew and Holly Meet PM to Discuss Steel

Andrew provided the following update after his meeting this morning with the Prime Minister to discuss the steel industry.  Andrew reports, "My friend and neighbour Holly Mumby-Croft and I had a good breakfast meeting with the PM this morning to discuss the UK steel industry and what more we can do to support this local industry.  "The meeting came shortly after the Government announced an extension of financial support to help the sector with energy costs.  "The PM once again reiterated ...

Airmyn Foreshore Stabilisation Works Further Update

Airmyn Foreshore Stabilisation Works Further Update

Andrew has been provided with a further update from the EA on the Airmyn Foreshore Stabilisation Works. Andrew reports, "As I mentioned during my last update, I have been working closely with the EA on this project, which has come about through millions of pounds of Government funding. "I am informed that the works are now expected to start this summer, but, as before, this will be subject to the obtaining of a marine licence. I will be sure to let residents know as soon as the exact date...