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
December update for Shine Radio 2nd January 2024 Damian's latest update for Petersfield's Shine Radio: https://shineradio.uk/2024/01/damian-hinds-mp-update-for-shine-radio-li… Local News
Time to look back on 2023 28th December 2023 As I write this last column of 2023 for the Herald and Post, I find myself, unsurprisingly, in reflective mood. This year has been memorable for a number of... Articles for the Herald and Post
Advanced British Standard - consultation launched 22nd December 2023 Last week the Department for Education launched a consultation on the Advanced British Standard - the 16-18 qualification that will in years to come ensure all... Westminster News
A new hospital for Hampshire 22nd December 2023 My column for this week's Herald and Post.... Last week the Integrated Care Board announced that it is seeking views on where a new hospital should be sited in... Articles for the Herald and Post
A Christmas bonus for the nation's trees 15th December 2023 This week's column looks at the government funding that has recently been given to Forest Research, and how Alice Holt stands to benefit.... There was a flurry... Local News
Why Bordon needs a banking hub 7th December 2023 My column for this week's Herald and Post... In September I wrote in this column about the decline of cash and the dangers of financial exclusion for some of... Articles for the Herald and Post
Shine Radio - November update 6th December 2023 My monthly update for Shine Radio... Damian Hinds MP throws his support behind local business | Petersfield's Shine Radio Local News
Treloar's sets the benchmark with Rivermead flats 30th November 2023 This week's article for the Herald and Post... Last week was another busy one. I spent much of the week getting up to speed with my schools’ brief and meeting... Articles for the Herald and Post
Breaking the cycle of reoffending 23rd November 2023 My article for the Herald and Post this week looks back on my time at the Ministry of Justice... Well, they do say a week is a long time in politics. None more... Articles for the Herald and Post
