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
Jubilee Clean Up in Petersfield 30th May 2022 Damian was delighted to join others at the Petersfield Society's Jubilee Clean Up at the weekend. The group are always looking for more people to help with the... Local News
Jane Austen Regency Week returns to Alton 30th May 2022 Jane Austen Regency Week returns to Alton between the 18th and 26th June. Damian caught up with Pat Lerew to find out more about the events taking place during... Local News
Discover East Hampshire - a literary heritage 27th May 2022 Damian is taking the opportunity to highlight some of the wonderful places and events here in East Hampshire that not only make it a fantastic place to live but... Local News
A Jubilee celebration for everyone 26th May 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "Although the Platinum Jubilee weekend is now only... Articles for the Herald and Post
Walk for Peace continues to flourish 24th May 2022 Damian was delighted to join so many people for the Walk for Peace event last weekend. Organised by East Hampshire District Council and the Ahmadiyya Muslim... Local News
Visit to 350 Burger in Bordon 20th May 2022 Damian was delighted to meet entrepreneurs Dayne Cartwright and Tracey Terry, founders of Bordon's rapidly expanding 4U2U Group, with investor Andy Tree, and to... Local News
'pop up' shop to promote support for dementia 20th May 2022 Damian thanked Denise from the Hunter Centre for showing him around their 'pop up' shop in Grayshott, which was set up to coincide with Dementia Action Week, to... Local News
East Hampshire - a 'special case' for housing numbers 19th May 2022 Damian issued this press release, pressing for East Hampshire to be treated as a ‘special case’ on housing numbers: "East Hampshire MP Damian Hinds is again... Local News
Action for dementia - getting a diagnosis 18th May 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "This week is Dementia Action Week, and another... Articles for the Herald and Post
