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
Response to consultation on National Planning Policy Framework 7th March 2023 Damian has responded to plans to reform national planning policy, a key part of the Government’s house building commitment . Damian cautiously welcomed the... Local News
MP Update for Petersfield's Shine Radio 7th March 2023 Damian records a regular MP Update for Petersfield's Shine Radio, and below is a link to the latest: https://shineradio.uk/2023/03/damian-hinds-mp-update-for... Local News
East Hampshire students visit Parliament 2nd March 2023 Damian was delighted to see students from Ditcham Park School during their visit to Parliament this week, which included a lively Q&A. The Parliament Education... Westminster News
A new way forward for NI and its future 2nd March 2023 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "The 2016 referendum result was close but decisive. Like many... Articles for the Herald and Post
Ukraine - one year on 23rd February 2023 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "On 24 February 2022 Russia launched military action in Ukraine... Articles for the Herald and Post
The heartbreak of Romance Fraud 16th February 2023 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "Criminal gangs and fraudsters are opportunists at heart, and... Articles for the Herald and Post
Apprenticeships making a difference in East Hants 10th February 2023 To celebrate National Apprentice Week, Damian met apprentices at three great local businesses, D&A Home and Garden in Bordon, and two in Liphook, Print & Design... Local News
Around the table with NatWest 10th February 2023 Damian thanked NatWest for organising today's business roundtable, hosted by The Trooper Inn, Froxfield. Damian said: "It was helpful to hear perspectives from... Local News
Apprenticeships offer skills for life 9th February 2023 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "This week is National Apprenticeship Week, and I’m looking forward... Articles for the Herald and Post
