High-density housing plan hidden in government proposals Tuesday, 17 March, 2026 Damian released the following statement today: Damian Hinds, MP for East Hampshire, has warned of the possible consequences for East Hampshire of the new draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which could mean much higher density housing developments in some rural locations. The proposals come on top of the government’s decision in December 2024 to nearly double the housing target for... Local News
Sheep Watch UK Conference 25th June 2018 Damian was delighted to give the welcome address at last week's Sheep Watch UK Conference, held in Petersfield. Organised by local campaigner Terena Plowright... Local News
Visit to Whitman Laboratories 22nd June 2018 Damian paid a visit last week to Whitman Laboratories in Petersfield, which is part of the Estee Lauder Company, to tour their production facility and attend a... Local News
East Hampshire Association of Parish and Town Councils 19th June 2018 Damian was delighted to join the East Hampshire Association of Parish and Town Councils for their AGM last week, and discuss a range of local and national... Local News
New Directions event returns to Alton 13th June 2018 After its successful launch in April last year, Damian has announced he will host a second New Directions event in Alton on Friday 26th October 2018. With more... Local News
Breakfast with the Business Growth Network 8th June 2018 Damian was delighted to join the Business Growth Network at one of their weekly breakfast forums, held at the Langrish House Hotel near Petersfield. For anyone... Local News
Time is a precious commodity 6th June 2018 Damian writes a regular column for the Petersfield Post, and below is the piece published today: "This week is National Volunteers’ Week, and a fantastic... Articles for the Herald and Post
First Friday Petersfield 4th June 2018 Damian was delighted to talk with members of the First Friday Petersfield networking group last week. There was a very interesting mix of local businesses... Local News
Wheels to Work scheme 4th June 2018 Damian visited Lasham Gliding Club last week to meet Scott Redmond, who rents a moped through the Wheels to Work Hampshire scheme to get to his apprenticeship... Local News
Public Meeting in Selborne 12th May 2018 Damian attended a public meeting in Selborne on Friday evening, hosted by the local branch of the East Hampshire Conservative Assocation. Open to the general... Local News
