Why is this top down reorganisation being forced on us? Thursday, 23 April, 2026 Hampshire voters will shortly be going to the polls in important County Council elections. Who manages and delivers services for us locally really matters. But there’s a big change coming in the shape of the government’s ‘reorganisation’ of Hampshire’s local authorities. As you will have read in the Herald and Post, 15 councils will be replaced by five new ‘unitary’ councils. East Hampshire... Articles for the Herald and Post
Opening our homes to Ukraine 17th March 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post editions: "As the scale of the humanitarian crisis unfolding across... Articles for the Herald and Post
Help for the people of Ukraine 10th March 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "The images reaching us from towns and cities under... Articles for the Herald and Post
Dark days for Europe and the people of Ukraine 3rd March 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "These are dark days for Europe, for peace and... Articles for the Herald and Post
Feeling the force of Eunice 24th February 2022 Photo of repairs near Empshott: credit Marc Spowart This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post editions: "Arwen... Articles for the Herald and Post
Update on Storm Eunice and Franklin 21st February 2022 Storm Eunice and Franklin For the most up to date weather information, travel advice and information on public safety, please visit: https://www.metoffice.gov... Local News
Romance fraud - protecting yourself and others 17th February 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "Romance and fraud are two words that do not belong together. But... Articles for the Herald and Post
New day care nursery in Rake 14th February 2022 Damian thanked Victoria and her team at Aster Daisy Nursery for showing him around their beautiful new nursery in Rake. More details at: https://www... Local News
1500 trees planted by Churcher's College 14th February 2022 As part of the school's tercentenary celebrations, Damian joined pupils and staff last week in their brilliant scheme to plant 1500 trees at Penns Place in... Local News
An apprenticeship at Cranford Controls 14th February 2022 In National Apprenticeship Week, it was a pleasure for Damian to meet Ashley, an apprentice at Cranford Controls in Alton. Ashley completed his Level 3 at Alton... Local News