Planning framework changes mean more issues for East Hampshire Thursday, 1 October, 2026 During the summer, the Government published its latest National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). For most people, this will have passed them by – admittedly, it is not the most exciting of titles. But for East Hampshire, it is a hugely important document. The Government’s accompanying press release declared: “Full steam ahead to fast-track more homes near stations”. On the face of it I’m sure... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reporting Back - September 2026 30th September 2026 Click here for the latest edition of Reporting Back: Reporting Back on East Hampshire - Soil Oomph, Veterans' Festival, water supplies and more Reporting Back newsletter
Water resources in East Hampshire - September update 25th September 2026 In recent days I’ve met both the Environment Agency and the new CEO of South East Water (SEW) to deepen my understanding of the water supply situation in SEW’s... Local News
My fears about the ‘Holiday Tax’ have materialised 24th September 2026 Civil servants at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government must have had steam coming out of their ears last week, with two major announcements... Articles for the Herald and Post
What happens now on Local Government Reorganisation? 17th September 2026 Sometimes the most innocuous sounding items on the parliamentary order paper turn out to be the most significant. On Monday, the House of Commons was due to... Articles for the Herald and Post
Fewer babies, bigger challenges? 10th September 2026 One of the biggest demographic changes of recent years has received surprisingly little attention, yet it is likely to shape many areas of policy in the years... Articles for the Herald and Post
Government hits the pause button on Local Government Reorganisation 7th September 2026 Reacting to today's announcement by the Secretary of State for Communities, Housing and Local Government, that the government's "reorganisation" plans for... Local News
Will Mr Burnham’s business rates plan work? 3rd September 2026 One of Andy Burnham’s first announcements was a 20 percent cut in business rates for pubs. The proposal is welcome. Although many pubs would still be paying... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian appointed Shadow Health Secretary 1st September 2026 Damian has been appointed to the Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Health Secretary. Commenting on his appointment, Damian said: Health and social care are hugely... Local News
Will nationalisation reach a better destination? 27th August 2026 A little over a year ago, the Wessex Route – better known to us locally as South Western Railway or SWR – became the first rail franchise to return to state... Articles for the Herald and Post
