Smartphones, social media and children Parents today face an unenviable dilemma: trying to protect their children from the harms of the online world, whilst also wanting them to benefit from tech’s...
From Bagpuss to YouTube - what's next for children's TV? Rupert the Bear, Postman Pat, The Flumps, Super Ted, The Magic Roundabout – all programmes capable of stirring powerful nostalgic memories. But children’s...
Fairer funding for rural schools I am concerned about the growing financial pressures on schools and the need for a new funding formula that better reflects shifting demographics. In Hampshire...
Protecting Our Pubs and Shops I am passionate about pubs, not least because I used to work in the business. I know that pubs are at the heart of the community, or, as we used to say, "the pub is the hub".
Our Community Hospitals Damian was made aware of proposed changes to community rehab at both the Petersfield Community Hospital and Alton Community Hospital during the summer of 2025...
Digital ID The government has recently announced plans to roll out digital ID cards. You can read what the government say about their plans here: https://www.gov.uk...
Water recycling proposals at Havant Thicket The South East is ‘water stressed’. The Environment Agency has predicted that 3.5 billion extra litres of water are required by 2050 (50% of the need is in the...
A new hospital for Hampshire? Following an announcement by the Health Secretary in January 2025 , the plans to rebuild Basingstoke Hospital have now been delayed, with construction starting...
Rural issues in East Hampshire Farming remains an important part of life here in East Hampshire, both in terms of the local economy but also the contribution to local communities. I maintain...
Support for Veterans Damian partnered with the Petersfield Royal British Legion and East Hampshire District Council to hold a Veterans Festival on Friday 24th January 2025 at the...
Housing and planning East Hampshire is a beautiful place to live and work in. The combination of stunning countryside, vibrant towns, beautiful villages and easy access to London...
Banking in East Hampshire It is a sad fact that the number of high street bank branches in local communities is diminishing. In East Hampshire, some have closed in recent years...
