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
Damian Hinds welcomes new employment statistics 18th June 2015 The government’s long term economic plan continues to bear fruit with new figures revealing that 400,000 more people are in work compared to this time last year... Local News
More help for hardworking families with 30 hours per week of free childcare 3rd June 2015 Damian Hinds has welcomed the government’s plans to double free childcare for hardworking families, which will benefit up to 90,000 parents in the South East. Articles for the Herald and Post
Conservatives support local people getting on the housing ladder 1st May 2015 The Conservative Help to Buy scheme has supported119 people in East Hampshire to buy their own home. Local News
Employment Allowance provides boost to 2500 local employers 1st May 2015 2500 businesses in East Hants have benefited from the Employment Allowance – cutting the jobs tax so businesses can take on more people. Local News
Small Business Manifesto 27th April 2015 Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy in East Hampshire. See today's Small Business Manifesto launch here Articles for the Herald and Post
The Conservative Party Manifesto 27th April 2015 Over the last five years, we have put our country back on the right track. Five years ago, Britain was on the brink. As the outgoing Labour Treasury Minister... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian Hinds welcomes news that Church in Holybourne will recieve funding for repairs 30th March 2015 Damian Hinds has welcomed the announcement of £19,000 funding for repairs from the Listed Place of Worship Rood Repair Fund for the Church of the Holy Rood in... Local News
Damian Hinds: new apprenticeships mean more young people in East Hampshire getting the skills they need to succeed 30th March 2015 Damian Hinds has welcomed new figures showing 490 new apprenticeships were started by people in East Hampshire between August 2014 and January 2015. In total 2... Local News
Mock elections information 30th March 2015 Mock elections are a great way to get to understand how elections work and what parties stand for. Articles for the Herald and Post
