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
Progress since COP26 and the challenge ahead 13th October 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "It is a year since COP26 East Hampshire at the Alton Maltings, and... Articles for the Herald and Post
Calling for a new approach to housing numbers 12th October 2022 Damian took part in a Westminster Hall Debate on new developments in green belt land, and called for a new approach to housing numbers for East Hampshire, that... Westminster News
A welcome for walkers 10th October 2022 Damian was pleased to join Alton Town Council and Walk Alton in welcoming the 'Walkers are Welcome' conference to Alton last week, coinciding as it did with the... Local News
The Watercress Line - a magical day out 9th October 2022 Damian was delighted to be back at the Watercress Line to meet new chief executive Amanda Squires and some of the 400 brilliant volunteers who make this one of... Local News
Meeting primary school Headteachers 9th October 2022 Damian thanked the East Hants Primary Heads Group for the opportunity to meet and discuss finances, special needs provision, technology and more... Local News
Damian meets one of Britain's youngest Imams 9th October 2022 Damian met Sabah Ahmedi, of the local Ahmadiyya Muslim community and one of Britain's youngest Imams, to find out more about the community's charitable work... Local News
COP26 East Hampshire - 1 year on 6th October 2022 The COP26 East Hampshire event last year brought together hundreds of residents with many local community groups, charities, schools and businesses to better... Local News
Visit to Alton Community Hospital 5th October 2022 Damian welcomed the opportunity to meet staff at Alton Community Hospital and to talk with Alex Whitfield about operations at both Basingstoke and Winchester... Local News
Vital help with energy costs 4th October 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "The action taken by the government to protect households... Articles for the Herald and Post
