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
Damian Hinds welcomes protection for publicans 18th January 2013 Damian Hinds has welcomed moves from the Government to protect local publicans by setting up an independent Adjudicator to address unfair practices in the pub... Articles for the Herald and Post
Oil clubs a possible solution for off-grid households 21st December 2012 New figures reveal that over 10,000 households in East Hampshire are estimated to be off-grid, and will be responsible for providing their own fuel this winter... Local News
International Credit Unions Day 2012 Speech 18th October 2012 It is a great pleasure to be here with you today to celebrate International Credit Unions Day. And it is a particular pleasure to be here alongside Simon Hughes... Articles for the Herald and Post
Campaign on road noise along the A3 20th March 2012 Damian Hinds has pledged to continue to make the case for better noise mitigation along the A3 in East Hampshire. For many households, noise from the road is an... Local News
Damian Hinds says it's time to call time on pub closures 19th January 2012 Damian Hinds has spoken out on the need to do more to defend our pubs. Speaking in a debate in the House of Commons, Damian underlined the importance of pubs... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian Hinds helps launch Big Energy Week 19th January 2012 Damian Hinds has hosted an event in the House of Commons to launch Big Energy Week, a campaign by the Citizens Advice Bureau, to raise awareness of how they can... Articles for the Herald and Post
Commuter trains to get longer 3rd January 2012 The Secretary of State for Transport, Teresa Villiers, has announced that the Government has reached an agreement with South West Trains to provide an... Local News
Damian Hinds presses Minister on septic tanks register 15th August 2011 Local MP Damian Hinds has written to the Department for the Environment and Rural Affairs urgently asking for clarification of Environment Agency rules on the... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian Hinds backs credit unions and post offices 7th December 2010 Damian Hinds has given his backing to an innovative scheme to make credit union services available at every Post Office counter across the country. At an event... Articles for the Herald and Post
