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
Visit to Thatchers Farm in Somerset 22nd September 2015 Damian visited Thatchers Cider farm in Somerset today to discuss the importance of the sector to the rural economy. Local News
A visit to the Royal Mint 2nd September 2015 Damian visited the Royal Mint today as part of his ministerial treasury responsibilities. Local News
Government extends Right to Buy to over 5,000 tenants in East Hants 31st July 2015 The Government’s new Housing Bill will set out changes aimed at helping more people today, and in the future, realise the dream of home ownership. Local News
A budget for East Hampshire’s working people 9th July 2015 This week’s big, bold, reforming budget sets out the Government’s plan for creating the stable and prosperous Britain that its hard working people deserve and... Local News
East Hants Start-Ups Boom 29th June 2015 East Hampshire has been in receipt of over £150,000 of Start-Up Loans. Since the launch of the Start-Up Loan scheme in 2012 30 new businesses have been... 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
