The Government needs to rethink its housing affordability figure Tuesday, 13 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 debate on the Cumulative impacts of housing development (which took place just before Christmas). In this letter, Damian raised concerns about the affordability adjustment factor within the government’s 'Standard Method formula' for calculating... Local News
New Enterprise Zone status for Whitehill and Bordon 30th November 2015 Damian welcomes the arrival of a new Enterprise Zone along the M3 ‘Sci-Tech corridor’ which will bring new businesses, jobs and investment to Whitehill and... Westminster News
Autumn Statement: a commitment to economic and national security 26th November 2015 Commenting on yesterday’s Spending Review and Autumn Statement, Damian Hinds said: “This Autumn Statement demonstrates that security remains the government’s... Westminster News
New monthly Column in Petersfield Post 25th November 2015 Damian contributes the first of a monthly column to the Petersfield Post, entitled 'Raising awareness of dementia is crucial'. Articles for the Herald and Post
New investment for UK's first Dementia Research Institute 24th November 2015 Damian welcomes the announcement from the Prime Minster that an investment of £150 million is being made for the UK's first national Dementia Research Institute... Westminster News
Alton College ranked 11th in national league tables 23rd November 2015 Damian welcomes news that Alton College is ranked 11th in the Sunday Times national league tables for sixth form colleges, a result which actually places them... Local News
More young people getting the skills they need to succeed 20th November 2015 Damian Hinds has welcomed new figures showing 970 new apprenticeships were started by people in East Hampshire last year. Westminster News
Public Consultation on South Western train franchise 17th November 2015 It was announced last week that a 12 week public consultation has opened on the South Western train franchise. Westminster News
Nominations for Pub Chef of the Year 17th November 2015 Damian has the opportunity to nominate a pub chef from East Hampshire in the inaugural Parliamentary Pub Chef of the Year award and would love to hear your... Local News
Climate Alliance rally in Alton 13th November 2015 Damian sends a letter of support for the Alton Climate Alliance rally being held on the 28th November. Local News
