News - Andrew Percy MP

Goole Town Centre to Receive a Quarter of a Million Pounds of Funding

Jul 15, 2019

Goole town centre is set to receive almost £250,000 of funding. This money has been allocated by the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) via funding from the Conservative Government’s Local Growth Fund, which Andrew was responsible for during his time as the Northern Powerhouse Minister. Andrew says, "This is obviously good news but is still relatively limited funding. I am continuing to work with the council and Government departments to access more significant funding for the town centre...

Isle of Axholme Greenway Visit

Jul 13, 2019

Andrew visited the Isle of Axholme Greenway yesterday to take a look at the fantastic new information signs. Andrew reports, "I was joined by local councillors John Briggs and Julie Reed, Leader of North Lincs Council Rob Waltham and Paul Schofield from the Environment Team who have been managing the expansion of the Greenway. "The Greenway is a path which connects the Isle with Scunthorpe, and is enjoyed by many runners, walkers, cyclists etc. We hope that the route will eventually run the whol...

Burringham and Gunness, and South Ferriby Flood Defence Works – Update Visits

Jul 12, 2019

Andrew visited both the Burringham and Gunness Flood Defence works, and the South Ferriby Flood Defence works today to check on progress for these projects. As you may be aware, Andrew has been working with the council and the Environment Agency to secure funding for these schemes following the devastation of the 2013 tidal surge. Andrew says, "I am happy to report that the Burringham and Gunness Flood Defence works are nearing completion, with the works estimated to be completed in early/ mid A...

Andrew Meets Transport for the North and Supports Northern Budget Ask

Jul 11, 2019

Ahead of the upcoming spending review, Andrew met with representatives of Transport for the North to discuss rail and transport investment in the North. Andrew also added his voice to the growing calls for Government to prioritise spending in the North of England. Alongside fellow Northern MPs, civic leaders and businesses, Andrew is calling on the Government to increase investment in transport in the North of England, in line with Transport for the North’s Strategic Transport Plan. This include...

Westminster Hall Debate on the Steel Industry

Jul 10, 2019

I spoke in the Steel Industry debate in Parliament yesterday to once again support the efforts to save the Scunthorpe steelworks. Alongside other local MPs, Nic Dakin and Martin Vickers, we again presented a united cross-party voice in support of this vital industry. The Official Receiver, who is the independent person overseeing this process, is presently assessing a short list of bids for the site. The Government cannot mandate his decision on this matter but, separately to this, Government Mi...

Change4Life Campaign to Make Kids More Active

Jul 09, 2019

Public Health England have teamed up with Disney and Sport England to launch the Change4Life campaign, the aim of which is to encourage children to become more active. Andrew says, "Along with the obvious health benefits, physical activity can also build children’s self-confidence, reduce anxiety and improve their self-esteem. However, not enough children are meeting the UK Chief Medical Officers recommendation that children do at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every ...

Snaith & Cowick Walking Group

Jul 08, 2019

The Snaith & Cowick Walking Group is welcoming new members. Andrew reports, "The Snaith & Cowick Walking Group formed in 2007, with a message that walking is good for your health. They offer a guided walk every Tuesday at 10am, starting from Snaith Station Free Car Park. The walks last for 90 minutes and the areas covered are Snaith, the Cowicks, Gowdall and Carlton. "For the more energetic, they have also just launched a new four-mile circular walking trail in East Cowick, which was fun...

Opthalmic Department - Goole Hospital

Jul 07, 2019

Residents may remember my previous posts about the need for a new Biometry machine (use for cataracts etc) at Goole Hospital as one of the machines had broken down. I previously reported how funding had been secured for it's replacement. I met with local NHS managers on Friday and I am pleased to confirm that the new machine for Goole Hospital has now been ordered and should arrive within the next few weeks. This is good news and should ensure full service. The Trust also confirmed to increase a...

Visit to Drax Power Station

Jul 05, 2019

Andrew visited Drax Power Station this morning to hear about the innovative work taking place on carbon capture and cutting emissions. Andrew says, "As I mentioned earlier this year, carbon dioxide was captured for the first time using C-Capture technology at Drax Power Station in their BECCS (Bioenergy & Carbon Capture Storage) pilot project. This was the first time anywhere in the world that carbon dioxide had been captured from a 100% biomass feedstock. The BECCS project is now capturing ...

Apply for a Churchill Fellowship

Jul 04, 2019

Andrew was contacted by the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust to inform constituents of an opportunity to apply for a Churchill Fellowship. Andrew says, "Churchill Fellowships, which were set up in honour of Sir Winston Churchill, provide funding to UK citizens to travel abroad to seek solutions for today’s most pressing problems. Applications are open to UK citizens above the age of 18, regardless of their background or educational/ professional qualifications. "This year’s categories include: e...