News - Andrew Percy MP

World Cancer Day 2019

Feb 04, 2019

Today is Word Cancer Day: an annual global campaign to raise awareness and take action. Andrew reports, "Last year, around 18 million people were diagnosed with cancer around the globe, with over 360,000 people diagnosed with cancer every year in the UK. World Cancer Day is a united international effort to fight against this global cancer epidemic." If you’d like to learn more about the campaign or are interested in getting involved, please see this link: https://www.worldcancerday.org/ Cancer R...

Land Opened up for New Jobs

Feb 02, 2019

Andrew recently visited Slag Banks at Normanby Enterprise Park to view the plans to open up 60 acres of additional land on this booming industrial estate. Following the visit, Andrew said, "The Government has awarded the development £1 million via the Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to pay for the ground work and new road to open the site up, some of which is already taken by a new employer. "I met with the Ward Councillors the LEP, contractors and North Lincs Council Leader, Rob...

Goole - Snaith – Leeds Line Update Meeting

Feb 01, 2019

Earlier today, Andrew attended a meeting at Goole Leisure Centre as part of the joint campaign for improved rail services on the Goole to Leeds line. Andrew reports, "Cllr Caroline Fox and I met with Transport for the North, Northern Rail, The East Riding of Yorkshire Council and a representative of the Lower Aire Valley Rail Action Group (LAVRAG). Upgrades to the services are being considered as part of the Service Option Fund, which the Government helped create. There are about 17 projects be...

Question During European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 Debate

Jan 30, 2019

Andrew attended the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 debate yesterday and asked the below question to the Prime Minister. Andrew Percy (Brigg and Goole) (Con) The Prime Minister is absolutely right about honouring the referendum result. Millions of people across the north of England voted in huge numbers to leave the EU, and many of them went out and re-elected Labour MPs who stood on a solemn commitment to make good on the referendum result. Is it not the case that if any Member of Parliam...

South Ferriby Flood Works Update

Jan 29, 2019

As we move towards these much needed works progressing, a number of residents have been in touch to raise concerns about the length of the proposed road closures. I know residents very much support the improved flood defence which I have worked hard to secure funding for with the Council and EA, so these concerns are not a criticism of the works. I just wanted to let residents know that we are working closely with the Council on this who inform me that, "Works are progressing but alternative opt...

Your UK Parliament Awards 2019

Jan 29, 2019

There is still time to nominate yourself or a friend, neighbour, teacher or colleague for the UK Parliament Awards 2019. Andrew explains, "These awards are an opportunity to acknowledge those in our area who improve our communities and make a difference in our area by connecting people with democracy or Parliament. This could be through organising an event during UK Parliament Week, or getting people involved with democracy in the local community." The award categories are as follows: - Communit...

Holocaust Memorial Day

Jan 27, 2019

Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day, Andrew signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment. The signing is a pledge of commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and to honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust. Moreover, it is also a tribute to the extraordinary Holocaust survivors who continue to work tirelessly to educate young people today. Andrew says, "Holocaust Memorial Day is marked annually on 27th January, the anniversary of the liberation of the former Nazi concentrati...

Google Visits Marshlands Primary School

Jan 25, 2019

Earlier this morning, Andrew took part in a “Be Internet Legends” event at Marshlands Primary School which was conducted by trainers from Google. Andrew met with representatives of Google earlier this month to invite them to bring their “Be Internet Legends” programme to Brigg and Goole, which they kindly agreed to. The aim of the programme, which both Google and Parent Zone have collaborated on, is to teach internet safety to primary school children. It consists of five key pillars, which chil...

800 New Homes for Goole?

Jan 24, 2019

I thought residents would be interested in the following story about a £100 million plus investment in 800 new homes in Goole: link. Two things to remember about this though. Firstly, this would be a long-term development over 15 years or so. Secondly, before it moves forward, a full planning process will be undertaken which will involve public consultation. Clearly, some will support the town growing and the way many towns have regenerated themselves is through housing and population growth. Ot...

Santander Goole Branch Closure

Jan 23, 2019

Santander have written to Andrew today to inform him that they will be closing their branch at 31 Boothferry Road, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 5DE on 13 June 2019. Andrew says, “I understand that with a huge take up of online banking, the way people bank has changed significantly, but I am still very disappointed to have received this notice from Santander regarding their branch in Goole. It's important that account holders make their views known or perhaps even consider changing to a bank that...