News - Andrew Percy MP

Rawcliffe Bridge River Crossing

Feb 19, 2019

As some residents may be aware, I have shared residents’ concerns regarding the weight limit in place on the river crossing at Rawcliffe Bridge. Due to the safety concerns, the Council had little option but to impose the 3.5 tonnes limit, but I have continued to press for action to repair the bridge. Residents will be relieved to learn that the Council has now gone out to tender for a contractor to undertake repairs that will enable the bridge to carry vehicles of up to 44 tonnes, controlled by ...

UK Parliament Teacher Training Opportunity - July 2019

Feb 18, 2019

Andrew has been informed of a free training opportunity for teachers in our area which will take place in Parliament this summer. Andrew explains, "As part of the UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme, the Education and Engagement Service will be hosting the next residential Teachers’ Institute between 1st-3rd July 2019. Teachers will experience Parliament first hand, and then return to their schools to support understanding of, and increase engagement with Parliament." Transport, accommoda...

Help to Save Scheme

Feb 15, 2019

The Government has recently introduced “Help to Save” which is a savings scheme that gives you a bonus of 50p for every £1 that you save. Andrew reports, "The scheme is available to certain people who are entitled to Working Tax Credit or receiving Universal Credit. The account lasts for a period of 4-years. During that time, you can save up to £50 each calendar month or as little as £1. You then get 50% bonuses at the end of the second and fourth years, with the bonus amount depending on how mu...

Siemens Update Meeting

Feb 14, 2019

Andrew met with Finbarr Dowling, Project Manager for Siemens, last week in Goole for an update on their plans for a new rail factory in the town. Mr Dowling updated Andrew on recent recruitment efforts as they build their project team here in East Yorkshire and also talked about other opportunities that may also be available for Siemens in the town. Andrew reports, "It was great to meet with Finbarr again for another update, especially following the recent dirty tricks we have seen one Labour M...

Meeting with Vodafone to Discuss Mobile Coverage

Feb 12, 2019

Andrew met with representatives of Vodafone recently to discuss their ongoing work to tackle poor mobile phone coverage spots in our area. Andrew reports, "This meeting follows on from the survey I sent out to residents in Broughton last year, in which I asked for feedback on mobile coverage and broadband in the town. As I previously mentioned, the response was fantastic - over 500 completed surveys were returned, which I shared with the various network operators. Following this, both O2, who s...

National Apprenticeship Week 2019

Feb 11, 2019

Andrew recently made young people in our area aware of the Government’s ‘Fire it Up’ campaign which aims to showcase the variety of apprenticeships on offer and to raise awareness of the excellent opportunities they provide as an alternative to academic routes into a variety of careers. In addition to the above campaign, Andrew is happy to report that National Apprenticeship Week (NAW 2019), is just around the corner, 4 to 8 March 2019. NAW is also an opportunity to recognise the opportunities t...

Drax Power Station – Worlds First Carbon Capture from Biomass

Feb 08, 2019

Drax have informed me of the first capture of carbon dioxide using innovative technology at the Selby Power Station in their bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) pilot project. This is a fantastic achievement as it is the first time anywhere in the world that carbon dioxide has been captured from a 100% biomass feedstock i.e. burning wood pellets. The pilot project was commissioned in November last year following a £400,000 investment by Drax in innovative carbon capture technology ...

Andrew Meets Beal Homes to Discuss Goole Development

Feb 07, 2019

Andrew met with Richard Beal, Chief Executive of Beal Homes, last Friday to discuss plans for new homes in the town. Running over four phases, the development off Rawcliffe Road would see up to 800 new homes built in the town. The development would offer a mix of housing from 1 bed to 4 bed homes, with a portion of the homes constructed as affordable housing. The first phase of the project, which includes 200 houses, is due to be submitted for planning to the East Riding Council shortly. Andre...

Worlaby New Outdoor Gym Equipment

Feb 06, 2019

Andrew visited Worlaby recently for the official opening of the new outdoor gym equipment. Andrew says, "An honour to be asked to open this new equipment in Worlaby. Congrats must go to the Parish Council who worked hard to secure the lottery funding for this new outdoor gym equipment. "I felt old when the school teacher with the school children remembered me from when I went to speak at her high school when she was a pupil!"

Local Charity Funding Opportunity

Feb 05, 2019

Local charities and community groups in our area will shortly be able to apply for over £3million of funding from the People’s Postcode Lottery. Applications are open from 6 February until 20 February. Voluntary groups and registered charities can apply for grants of between £500 and £20,000. The financial support is available through three different trusts, with each trust supporting projects focused on specific themes: • People’s Postcode Trust looks to fund projects that are aimed at promotin...