Will Mr Burnham’s business rates plan work? Thursday, 3 September, 2026 One of Andy Burnham’s first announcements was a 20 percent cut in business rates for pubs. The proposal is welcome. Although many pubs would still be paying more than they were in 2023 and 2024, because it follows substantial increases in recent years, any reduction will be welcomed by a sector under significant pressure. I used to work in the pub trade and know how significant the fixed cost... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian signs the Holocaust Book of Commitment 20th January 2016 This week Damian signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day on Wednesday 27 th... Westminster News
Visit to Petersfield Museum 15th January 2016 Damian visited Petersfield Museum today to hear more about their ambitious plans for expanding into the Police Station site. Local News
Village Cafe opens in Grayshott 15th January 2016 Damian was delighted to cut the ribbon at the official opening today of The Village Cafe in Grayshott. Local News
Damian seeks applicants for Office Manager position 4th January 2016 Damian is seeking applicants for the position of Office Manager, based in Westminster. Local News
Damian's latest column in Petersfield Post 23rd December 2015 Damian's latest monthly column in the Petersfield Post highlights the critical contribution made by small businesses and retailers to local towns and villages. Articles for the Herald and Post
Visit to Whitehill and Bordon to see plans for Enterprise Zone 18th December 2015 Damian made a visit today to the vacant Louisburg Barracks site in Whitehill and Bordon to discuss plans for the new Enterprise Zone that will be developed on... Local News
Latest Employment Figures - more economic security for more people 17th December 2015 New figures released this week show the number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in East Hampshire has fallen by 438 – a 56 percent drop – since 2010... Westminster News
Damian hosts second Dementia Friends Information Session 11th December 2015 Damian hosted his second Dementia Friends Information session tonight, held at the Petersfield Community Cente. Local News
South West Trains announce timetable changes 7th December 2015 South West Trains have announced changes to their timetables which will be introduced from Sunday 13th December. Local News
