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
Shine Radio - update for October 2024 31st October 2024 Damian's October update for Petersfield's Shine Radio: https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/damian-hinds-mp-reflects-on-th… Local News
Reporting Back - October 2024 31st October 2024 Damian's constituency update for October 2024: Monthly constituency update from Damian Hinds MP (mailchi.mp) Reporting Back newsletter
Why its time to pause the Education Tax 31st October 2024 We are fortunate to have excellent schools in East Hampshire, outstanding both in results and in pastoral care. That’s reflected in local schools’ OfStEd... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian responds to the Budget 2024 30th October 2024 Today's Budget contains a huge set of tax increases and more borrowing, and many other measures including very unwelcome news about Agricultural Property Relief... Opinions
Keep winter fuel - sign the petition 25th October 2024 It's less than a week until the Budget. 26,000 people in East Hants are set to lose Winter Fuel Payments, including many on low incomes. Sign the petition: www... Opinions
A fresh start for a new leader 24th October 2024 In July my party suffered a terrible defeat at the polls. We lost votes in multiple directions - to Labour, obviously, but also to other parties including... Articles for the Herald and Post
Balance is key for future housebuilding targets 17th October 2024 A few weeks’ ago, the consultation on the government’s proposals to reform the National Planning Policy Framework closed. This was a technical consultation that... Articles for the Herald and Post
Visit to Nationwide in Petersfield 11th October 2024 Damian popped in to see Nationwide UK in Petersfield last week to meet with the branch staff and talk about some of the common issues that customers are... Local News
Petersfield Hub going for top spot 11th October 2024 Don't forget to vote for Petersfield Station in this year's 'World Cup of Stations'. Voting opens for one day on Wednesday 16th October - it only takes a few... Local News
