News - Andrew Percy MP

Goole & Snaith Imagination Library Funding Success

May 14, 2022

Andrew has provided the following update on the local Goole & Snaith Imagination Library scheme. Andrew said on his Facebook page, "It's nearly ten years since I set up the Goole and Snaith Imagination Library free book gifting scheme for under-5s locally. We launched it in Old Goole. Since then we have provided free books in the post for hundreds of local under 5s to help raise pre-school literacy. "The scheme is part of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and it is an initiative ...

Mental Health Awareness Week

May 12, 2022

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week (9-15 May 2022), an annual campaign which, this year, is raising awareness of the link between loneliness and mental health issues. Andrew adds, "Loneliness affects the mental health of millions of people across the UK. The longer we feel lonely the more we’re at risk of mental health issues such as low mood, anxiety and depression. Sadly, loneliness is also still shrouded by shame and stigma for many. "Some tips from the Mental Health Foundation, who ...

Isle of Axholme Flag Update

May 10, 2022

Epworth Town Council were presented with their Isle of Axholme flag from North Lincs Cllrs Tim Mitchell and David Robinson recently. Cllr Tim Mitchell said, "Thank you to Andrew Percy MP 's community grant team for finding the funding." Andrew added on Facebook, "So proud of this project and to have helped with the funding. The Isle is a very special place with a special history which this flag reflects." Pictured L-R are Cllr Dave Woods, Cllr Tim Mitchell, Chair of Epworth Town Council Cllr Car...

M62 Ouse Bridge Further Update

May 05, 2022

Andrew has provided a further update on the M62 Ouse Bridge works. Andrew explained on his Facebook page: I am continuing to chase the works on this as I am keen the pressure is kept up to get this resolved. The contraflow has greatly improved the situation but obviously we want a permanent repair. I reached out to National Highways again recently and have received the below. It doesn't tell us much more but I will be meeting them soon to discuss the outcome of their inspection scheduled...

Thealby-Normanby-Burton Walking Route

May 03, 2022

Andrew provided the below update following his walk along the Thealby-Normanby-Burton walking route. Andrew said, "What better thing to do on a Bank Holiday (other than a pint or two) than to go for a nice walk! "This new walking route is one myself and local Councillors, Elaine Marper, Ralph Ogg and Helen Rowson have supported and we've also helped secure funding for parts of it such as the path from Burton to Thealby in previous years. Hopefully the route can be made even better ...

Gunness Football Funding and Keaby Community Hall

Apr 28, 2022

Andrew provided the below update following his constituency visits from Friday last week. Andrew said on Facebook, "Great to be in Gunness last Friday with Cllr Josh Walshe to celebrate a grant of £3000 to Gunness and Burringham football club. The funding comes from the North Lincs Community Pot your local Conservatives set up at the Council. "The funding has been used towards new portable goals and nets, as well as a boot scrubber for the teams. Well done to all involved at the club an...

East Riding Free Compost Giveaway Returns in May

Apr 28, 2022

East Riding Council will once again be giving away free bags of compost to local residents. 5,000 bags of compost will be handed out across the East Riding, with Goole’s giveaway taking place Wednesday 11 May, 4pm – Goole, West Park, DN14 6UU. You can drive along to the event and collect two 15kg bags of compost, which will be placed into your car boot. Andrew adds, "As I mentioned during last year’s giveaway, the compost bags are made up of the various items households recycle in their brown bi...

Ukraine Ambulance Update

Apr 26, 2022

Andrew has provided a further update on the Ukraine ambulance project that he helped facilitate. Andrew explained on Facebook: "I thought residents might appreciate an update on our wonderful Ambulances for Ukraine project. "As you can see from the pics below, the vehicles have now reached Ukraine and some of them are on the run. "Two types are being produced; a fully armoured version and a multi-casualty all terrain version. These are battlefield ambulances to be used mainly at the fron...

Andrew and Holly Raise Steel Issues in Parliament

Apr 22, 2022

Andrew and Scunthorpe MP Holly Mumby-Croft often work together to raise in Parliament matters which impact our local area. As such, both Andrew and Holly raised steel issues in the House of Commons chamber this week. Andrew's question was as follows: Andrew Percy (Brigg and Goole) (Con) If recent events have shown us one thing, it is the importance of having our own strategic steel industry—something that I know the Secretary of State understands. The announcement of the expansio...

M62 Ouse Bridge Contraflow Operational

Apr 19, 2022

Andrew has provided a further update on the works taking place on the M62. Andrew explained on Facebook: "Just been for a walk up to see the contraflow in operation which appears to have eased the traffic. "Obviously, with fewer lanes, there will still be issues so my priority from now on will be pushing National Highways on the repair work. I appreciate they say this is complex but we want it sorting asap. "Living where we do surrounded by water from so many tidal rivers (I have been ...