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
Why remembering the Holocaust is important 27th January 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "Today is Holocaust Memorial Day – marking the 77th... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian visits 2Excel Engineering 24th January 2022 Damian visited 2Excel Engineering last week, one of East Hampshire's outstanding businesses. Situated just off the A339 at Lasham, 2Excel is a national leader... Local News
Visit to Morris Singer Foundry 24th January 2022 Damian thanked John Berelowitz for inviting him back to Morris Singer Art Foundry Ltd, which is one of East Hampshire's hidden gems of international renown. The... Local News
Covid 'toolbox' continues to expand 20th January 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "One of the most noticeable aspects of the recent... Articles for the Herald and Post
Tackling excessive vehicle noise on our roads 17th January 2022 Damian welcomes the announcement by Hampshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones that average speed cameras will be installed along stretches of the... Local News
Supporting nature and landscape recovery 13th January 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "When we started preparing for the COP 26 East Hampshire event last... Articles for the Herald and Post
2022 is Platinum Jubilee Year 6th January 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "A happy new year. 2022 is Platinum Jubilee Year. In a few weeks -... Articles for the Herald and Post
Renewed optimism at the start of 2022 31st December 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "Looking back at my article from this time last year, it... Articles for the Herald and Post
Strength and comfort from coming together 23rd December 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "On the eve of Christmas we find ourselves faced... Articles for the Herald and Post
