Why is this top down reorganisation being forced on us? Thursday, 23 April, 2026 Hampshire voters will shortly be going to the polls in important County Council elections. Who manages and delivers services for us locally really matters. But there’s a big change coming in the shape of the government’s ‘reorganisation’ of Hampshire’s local authorities. As you will have read in the Herald and Post, 15 councils will be replaced by five new ‘unitary’ councils. East Hampshire... Articles for the Herald and Post
Switch on to the switch off 26th October 2023 Back in the summer I wrote in my column for the Herald and Post about how we need to be prepared for the switching off of the analogue telephone line. Since... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reforms to the prison population - Damian's appearance before the Justice Select Committee 24th October 2023 Damian appeared before the Justice Select Committee to take questions on the latest proposed reforms to the prison system. Parliamentlive.tv - Justice Committee Westminster News
Back to Parliament as conference season ends 20th October 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post... So, the 2023 party conference season comes to a close. I was in Manchester for the Conservative conference along... Articles for the Herald and Post
Book your place at New Directions 2023 13th October 2023 I recently popped in to Wey Valley Radio to talk about the New Directions event at Alton College. With two weeks to go until New Directions opens its doors, it... Local News
Establishing new boundaries 12th October 2023 In my article this week I explain the recent boundary changes and what this means for East Hampshire residents... This summer, the future lines of political... Articles for the Herald and Post
Time for a new direction? 5th October 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post... In a few weeks’ time, New Directions opens its doors once more. Hopefully by now you will have seen the many... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian's September update for Shine Radio 30th September 2023 Damian's latest update (September) for Shine Radio can be found be clicking the link below: Damian Hinds MP update for Shine Radio listeners | Petersfield's... Local News
A fairer path to Net Zero 28th September 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post... It won’t surprise you to hear that the announcement last week of a delay in the ban on the sale of petrol and... Articles for the Herald and Post
Community Payback in action 25th September 2023 It was good to visit Hayling Island last week to see offenders clearing the beaches as pay back for their crimes. Hayling Island: Criminals choose beach clean... Westminster News
