High-density housing plan hidden in government proposals Tuesday, 17 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 National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which could mean much higher density housing developments in some rural locations. The proposals come on top of the government’s decision in December 2024 to nearly double the housing target for... Local 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
New record on jobs and continued growth 12th November 2015 Damian Hinds has welcomed new figures today showing the number of people in East Hampshire claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance has fallen by 53 per cent since 2010... Westminster News
Petersfield Cricket Club awarded £75,000 from Sports England 10th November 2015 Petersfield Cricket Club has successully raised funds of £100,000 to upgrade and modernise facilities and the pavilion at The Heath. Local News
Alton Schools Councils 6th November 2015 Damian attended the Alton Schools Councils/Youth Council event today at Amery Hill School. Local News
Launch of new patient resource by Crohn's and Colitis UK 6th November 2015 Damian was pleased to be able to attend a special event in the House this week for the launch of a new patient guide from Crohn's & Colitis UK. Westminster News
