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
Universities must provide value for money for their charges 21st July 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post looks at the post 18 education sector... This week, the Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, announced a crack down... Articles for the Herald and Post
New premises for Dementia Friendly Alton 15th July 2023 It was an absolute joy to celebrate the official opening of the new Dementia-friendly Alton centre at Edgar Hall, which will transform dementia support services... Local News
Casting the recruitment net wider could benefit us all 14th July 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post looks at how employers can think outside the box when looking to recruit staff... In last week’s column I wrote about... Articles for the Herald and Post
Getting the economically inactive, active 6th July 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post looks at how the government is helping people return to work.... Business East Hampshire is an important initiative... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian's monthly update on Shine Radio 30th June 2023 Damian records a regular MP Update for Petersfield's Shine Radio, and below is a link to the latest: https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/damian-hinds-mp... Local News
The varied life of a MP 29th June 2023 I’m writing this week's column for the Herald and Petersfield Post just before attending the funeral of a great local volunteer and leader, Jeff Williams, of... Articles for the Herald and Post
An opportunity to work for Damian 26th June 2023 Damian is recruiting for a caseworker to join his busy constituency team in East Hampshire. Details are below: Job title: Caseworker (full- or part-time)... Local News
Why libraries do more than lend books 23rd June 2023 I've written my article this week about public libraries and all the fantastic activities and events they now host, plus the part they can play in reducing... Articles for the Herald and Post
Getting ready for the analogue switch off 15th June 2023 This week's article for the Herald and Post looks at the consequences for all of us when the analogue phone line is switched off in 2025... 'The analogue switch... Articles for the Herald and Post
