Why is this top down reorganisation being forced on us? Thursday, 23 April, 2026 Hampshire voters will shortly be going to the polls in important County Council elections. Who manages and delivers services for us locally really matters. But there’s a big change coming in the shape of the government’s ‘reorganisation’ of Hampshire’s local authorities. As you will have read in the Herald and Post, 15 councils will be replaced by five new ‘unitary’ councils. East Hampshire... Articles for the Herald and Post
Bridging the Gap: new support for children's mental health 16th April 2026 Children’s mental health is a particularly topical issue at the moment, not least because of the government’s consultation on whether under-16s should have... Articles for the Herald and Post
A new financial year, but more burdens than relief 9th April 2026 A new ‘financial year’ is upon us. Most of us think in calendar years (January to December) and educators work on academic years (starting in September). But... Articles for the Herald and Post
Youth unemployment is rising - is the 'youth guarantee' enough? 2nd April 2026 There is one issue I have returned to time and again over the past year – youth unemployment. And for good reason. Youth unemployment is now at a ten-year high... Articles for the Herald and Post
Shine Radio - April 2026 2nd April 2026 You can listen to Damian's latest recording for Petersfield's Shine Radio here: https://shineradio.uk/2026/04/whats-on-the-mind-of-local-mp-damian-hind… Local News
Reporting Back - April 2026 1st April 2026 Click here for the latest edition of Reporting Back: https://mailchi.mp/5a1583f1b5a1/monthly-constituency-update-from-damian… Reporting Back newsletter
A Tax Too Far for Tourism? 26th March 2026 As the first signs of spring appear – and with the occasional glimpse of sunshine – many of us are finally emerging from winter hibernation and venturing back... Articles for the Herald and Post
Statement from Damian Hinds on the government’s announcement of new unitary councils in Hampshire 25th March 2026 “In a couple of years there will be no Hampshire County Council or East Hampshire District Council. Instead the government insists local services must be run by... Local News
Crime without borders 19th March 2026 Fraud is now the most prevalent crime in the UK. If you are lucky, the damage is limited to the administrative stress that comes with being a victim, and that... Articles for the Herald and Post
High-density housing plan hidden in government proposals 17th March 2026 Damian released the following statement today: Damian Hinds, MP for East Hampshire, has warned of the possible consequences for East Hampshire of the new draft... Local News
