Long awaited Schools White Paper brings major reforms Thursday, 5 March, 2026 It was a long time in the coming. You might expect a Schools White Paper to be published in the first few months after a change of government; this one has taken a year and a half. Some of what is proposed is sensible. Stating that school Trusts will be at the heart of the system brings some helpful clarity for the sector, although it is at odds somewhat with other government legislation that... Articles for the Herald and Post
Whitehill and Bordon to get a banking hub 8th May 2024 The following press release has been issued today by Link: LINK: Hampshire to get its first banking hub following request from local MP LINK, the UK’s Cash... Local News
Tackling the worry for sheep farmers 2nd May 2024 There’s an important piece of legislation making its way through Parliament at the moment that could significantly help our livestock farmers. The Dogs... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reporting Back - April 2024 30th April 2024 To read Damian's monthly constituency update for April 2024 click here. Reporting Back newsletter
A tribute to a local legend 28th April 2024 Damian was delighted to be invited to the recent Dementia Walking Football tournament in Petersfield, in memory of Jeff Williams, a local dementia campaigner... Local News
Help for parents during the school holidays 25th April 2024 If your family is like ours in the run up to the school holidays, there can be something of a scramble to find activities (as well as copious snacks) to keep... Articles for the Herald and Post
Springing into a new financial year 18th April 2024 From this week's Herald and Post... April not only brings with it lighter evenings and (hopefully) some more spring like weather (less rain please!) but it also... Articles for the Herald and Post
A forum on the future of 16-18 study 4th April 2024 My latest article for the Herald and Post... I recently joined a group of school and college leaders from across Hampshire at Swanmore College at a meeting... Articles for the Herald and Post
Shine Radio - April 2024 1st April 2024 My latest monthly update for Shine Radio: Damian Hinds MP update for early April - Petersfield's Shine Radio - Omny.fm Local News
Reporting Back - March 2024 29th March 2024 For Damian's constituency update for March 2024 click here. Reporting Back newsletter