Long awaited Schools White Paper brings major reforms Thursday, 5 March, 2026 It was a long time in the coming. You might expect a Schools White Paper to be published in the first few months after a change of government; this one has taken a year and a half. Some of what is proposed is sensible. Stating that school Trusts will be at the heart of the system brings some helpful clarity for the sector, although it is at odds somewhat with other government legislation that... Articles for the Herald and Post
Statement on changes to Anstey Ward, Alton Community Hospital 26th January 2026 Damian released the following statement today in relation to the decision by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Trust to close the Anstey Ward at Alton... Local News
The hidden cost of the Budget for East Hampshire's hospitality sector 22nd January 2026 On Budget day, many MPs were quick to celebrate the Chancellor’s announcement of a “permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitality, and leisure properties”... Articles for the Herald and Post
The Government needs to rethink its housing affordability figure 13th January 2026 Last week Damian wrote to Matthew Pennycook, Minister of State for housing, to follow up on a number of points that were raised during his Westminster Hall... Local News
Take out the trash day 8th January 2026 If you were a viewer of The West Wing, you may recall the phrase ‘Take out the trash day’. It’s a day when either the news is so dominated by one story that... Articles for the Herald and Post
End of the honeymoon? 1st January 2026 Happy new year. Let us hope for good things for East Hampshire, for Britain and the world. There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic. Our local villages and... Articles for the Herald and Post
A time to set differences aside 25th December 2025 There is a long-standing tradition at Christmas of setting aside even the deepest animosities, if only for a moment. The most famous example is the Christmas... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reporting Back - Christmas 2025 23rd December 2025 Click here for the latest edition of my monthly newsletter: Reporting Back update from Damian Hinds Reporting Back newsletter
Response to Rushmoor Borough Council in relation to Farnborough Airport planning application 22nd December 2025 Damian has submitted the following response to Rushmoor Borough Council in relation to Farnborough Airport's latest planning application. Rushmoor Borough... Local News
Celebrating a local heroine 18th December 2025 During a Westminster Hall debate on the cultural significance of Jane Austen, Damian spoke about her lasting influence on Chawton and Alton, and the strength of... Local News
