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
Small Business Fair in Petersfield 5th December 2022 Damian was delighted to meet local microbusinesses at the Petersfield Small Business Fair, held at Winton House on Small Business Saturday (3rd December)... Local News
Celebrating small businesses on #SmallBizSat 1st December 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "Coming up this weekend is Small Business Saturday, a global... Articles for the Herald and Post
MP Update for Petersfield's Shine Radio 30th November 2022 Damian records a regular MP update for Petersfield's Shine Radio, and below is the latest one for November: https://shineradio.uk/2022/11/damian-hinds-mp-update... Local News
The Alton Society at 50 28th November 2022 Damian was delighted to join The Alton Society at their recent AGM and to have the opportunity to mark their (belated) milestone 50th anniversary, saying: "We... Local News
An update on policing in Hampshire 28th November 2022 Damian thanked Donna Jones,Hampshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, and Assistant Chief Constable Ben Snuggs, for coming to parliament to discuss rural crime... Westminster News
A balanced approach in the Budget Statement 24th November 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post editions: "On Friday I joined the East Hampshire Citizens’ Advice... Articles for the Herald and Post
Local police resourcing 18th November 2022 Damian welcomed the opportunity today to talk with Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, and local councillors about police resourcing locally. Local News
Celebrating school partnerships 17th November 2022 Damian was delighted to join Neil Strowger from Bohunt School and Will Goldsmith from Bedales School at a reception in Parliament, celebrating the work they... Westminster News
In defence of democracy 15th November 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "This is Parliament Week, when many schools and groups across East... Articles for the Herald and Post
