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
Food Strategy to boost domestic production 23rd June 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "The Food Strategy published last week has particular significance... Articles for the Herald and Post
Celebrating local wine in English Wine Week 22nd June 2022 Damian visits Hattingley Valley Wines during English Wine Week, to talk with owner Simon Robinson about their award-winning sparkling wines and the English wine... Local News
Damian visits Hillier's tree nursery in Liss 21st June 2022 Damian thanked Adam Dunnett and the team at Hillier Nurseries for the visit to their tree nursery in Liss last week. Damian said: "One of the country's leading... Local News
Regency Day in Alton 18th June 2022 Damian joined Bob Booker at today's Regency Day in Alton. For more information on the full programme for the Jane Austen Regency Week, which runs to Sun 26th... Local News
Visit to Hattingley Valley Wines 17th June 2022 Damian had the opportunity to visit Hattingley Valley Wines today, just ahead of English Wine Week, and to catch up with owner Simon Robinson about the business... Local News
A heritage of brewing 16th June 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "Another milestone celebrated over the Jubilee weekend was the 20th... Articles for the Herald and Post
A joyous Jubilee 9th June 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "There can hardly have been a person in the whole country not... Articles for the Herald and Post
MP Update for Petersfield's Shine Radio 1st June 2022 Damian provides a regular MP update for Petersfield's Shine Radio. Here is the latest one: https://shineradio.uk/2022/06/damian-hinds-mp-update-1-june-22/ Local News
Volunteer's Week is 'A time to say thanks' 1st June 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "This week is Volunteer’s Week, an annual campaign... Articles for the Herald and Post
