Long awaited Schools White Paper brings major reforms Thursday, 5 March, 2026 It was a long time in the coming. You might expect a Schools White Paper to be published in the first few months after a change of government; this one has taken a year and a half. Some of what is proposed is sensible. Stating that school Trusts will be at the heart of the system brings some helpful clarity for the sector, although it is at odds somewhat with other government legislation that... Articles for the Herald and Post
COP26 comes to East Hampshire 3rd October 2021 Damian's latest update for Petersfield's Shine Radio talks about this week's upcoming COP26 East Hampshire event: https://shineradio.uk/2021/09/damian-hinds-mp... Local News
T Levels - the alternative post-16 route 30th September 2021 The article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "Later this week I am looking forward to visiting Alton... Articles for the Herald and Post
Preparing for winter with Covid 23rd September 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "As we head into autumn and prepare for winter, we are... Articles for the Herald and Post
Join Damian at COP26 East Hampshire event 21st September 2021 Damian is hosting a COP26 event here in East Hampshire, where you will be able to hear about the global challenges we face, and also what is happening locally... Local News
Reception for World Alzheimer's Month 20th September 2021 Damian was pleased to join the team at Alzheimer's Research UK at their parliamentary reception to mark World Alzheimer's Month. Damian is a Dementia Friends... Westminster News
Pet Theft Taskforce recommendations 16th September 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "Pet theft has been the subject of press and social media... Articles for the Herald and Post
Visit to Eggar's school open day 13th September 2021 Damian was delighted to join others at Eggar’s Autumn Open Event this weekend, witnessing brilliant music from the students and a fascinating tour of Languages... Local News
Visit to TSB branch in Alton 10th September 2021 Damian thanks the team at TSB Alton for showing him around the branch and talking him through anti-fraud measures, and their participation in the Safe Spaces... Local News
Lord Deben to speak at COP26 event in Alton 9th September 2021 The article below was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: The international COP26 summit in Glasgow is fast... Articles for the Herald and Post