News - Andrew Percy MP

Veterans Transition Programme (VTP) Reception in Parliament

Jun 28, 2019

Andrew recently hosted a reception in Parliament for the University of British Columbia Faculty of Education's Centre for Group Counselling & Trauma (CGCT). The aim of the reception was to raise awareness of the Veterans Transition Programme in the UK. Andrew adds, "As I have mentioned previously, the Veterans Transition Programme (VTP) is a unique and innovative mental health programme which supports veterans who are leaving the military to transition to civilian life." Read more about the ...

Check your eligibility for Pension Credit

Jun 27, 2019

Some local households are entitled to Pension Credit but haven't yet submitted a claim. If you think that you might be eligible for Pension Credit you can check by calling the Pension Credit claim line via the details below: Telephone: 0800 99 1234 Textphone: 0800 169 0133 NGT text relay (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 99 1234 Monday to Friday, 8am to 7:30pm Find out about call charges: https://www.gov.uk/call-charges It is also possible for a friend or family member...

Andrew signs pledge to support a National Strategy for the Prevention of Young Sudden Cardiac Death

Jun 27, 2019

Andrew signed a pledge to support Cardiac Risk in the Young’s (CRY) campaign for a National Strategy for the Prevention of Young Sudden Cardiac Death. Andrew says, "CRY held an event in Parliament for MPs to pledge their support to help save the lives of the 12 apparently fit and healthy young people who die every week in the UK of undiagnosed cardiac conditions. "It was great to speak to CRY's representatives about this important campaign and to discuss my experience as a first responder along ...

EE/ BT Group Broughton Mast Update

Jun 26, 2019

As residents may be aware, Andrew has been providing updates on EE/ BT Group’s new mast in Broughton, which will provide much-improved 4G coverage to the area. Andrew has chased them once again and has received a quick update for your information. Andrew reports, "I have been informed that EE/BT Group are currently waiting for the necessary connections from the mast back to the main network to be put in place. They currently forecast that this will be complete by the end of September; however, ...

Visit to Infocus ID

Jun 25, 2019

Andrew visited the business Infocus ID in Broughton on Friday to see their new premises. Andrew reports, "Infocus ID are a local family-run business which supplies plastic ID card & badge printers. In fact, they are Europe's largest supplier of refurbished plastic ID card printers. "With the expansion of their business, Infocus ID recently moved to these premises in Broughton, which include new offices and a warehouse. As they continue to grow their business, they are committed to employin...

Traineeship Programmes for Young People

Jun 24, 2019

A new report has shown that traineeships are helping young people to access jobs or further study. Andrew says, "This new research has looked at the impact of the traineeship initiative (which launched in 2013) on progress into an apprenticeship, further learning or employment. The report has found that 75% of trainees get a job, take up an apprenticeship or go on to further study within a year of completing their programme." Traineeships are education and training programmes for 16- 24 year old...

Hook Primary School Visit

Jun 21, 2019

Andrew paid a visit to Hook Primary School earlier today. Andrew explains, "I was delighted to visit Hook Primary at the request of the school's Traffic Ambassadors this morning. They gave me a fab tour of the school before inviting me to speak to the whole school assembly on the subject of road safety and how we can work together to improve that and make ourselves and the environment healthier by getting out of our cars. This was the pupils' own initiative and I was blown away by their enthusia...

Recycle Your Old Bedding, Clothes and Shoes in Goole

Jun 21, 2019

East Riding Council are encouraging residents to recycle their textile items as part of a summer campaign. The first textile amnesty event is being held in Goole next week on Tuesday 25th June. A recycling van will be travelling to the following locations in Goole: • 10am-11am – Cottingham Street • 11.15am-12.15pm – Tennyson Street • 1.30pm-2.30pm – Estcourt Street car park • 2.45pm-3.30pm – Cross Street West You can take your old duvets, sheets, towels, clothes and shoes etc for recycling, rath...

4R Planning Application Update

Jun 20, 2019

Residents may be interested to know that the 4R Planning Application was rejected by East Riding Council’s planning committee earlier today. Cllr Caroline Fox did a great job speaking on behalf of residents in opposition to the application. Local Councillors Liz Sargeantson and Anne Handley who sit on the Committee voted against the application being approved. Cllr John Briggs from North Lincs Council also attended the meeting as many residents over the border on the north of the Isle are concer...

British Lung Foundation – Breath Test

Jun 20, 2019

The British Lung Foundation (BLF) have asked Andrew to spread awareness about their new online Breath Test. Andrew explains, "The BLF have designed the test to help people find out more about their breathlessness. The test only take 5 minutes and over 450,000 people have used it so far. "This week is also Love Your Lungs week, an annual awareness event for lung health, along with today being Clean Air Day. This year, the focus of Love Your Lungs week is on early diagnosis. Getting the right di...