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
TeenTech comes to Bordon 6th April 2019 Damian was delighted to be invited to a TeenTech event at Mill Chase Academy in Bordon last week, and to meet co-founder Maggie Philbin. Groups of primary... Local News
Vsit to Gilbert White's House Museum 5th April 2019 In English Tourism Week, Damian was delighted to visit Gilbert White's House museum in Selborne, and see the recent transformation at one of East Hampshire’s... Local News
Litter pick in Alton 30th March 2019 The Alton Society invited Damian to join their 90 volunteers during their Saturday litter pick around the town - a great effort! Local News
Save the Children 'Big Sale' 29th March 2019 Damian was delighted to join the organisers of the annual Save the Children 'Big Sale' at the Festival Hall in Petersfield, The organisation is celebrating its... Local News
Dementia Awareness Day 19th March 2019 Damian was delighted to join Dementia Friendly Petersfield at the end of a special dementia awareness day at Ditcham Park School last week. The team held a... Local News
Statement on Brexit and the way ahead 18th March 2019 Below is a statement issued by Damian on Monday 18th March 2019: I know many people will be frustrated at the divisions they’ve seen in politics - not just... Westminster News
Visit to Redemptionist Publications 11th March 2019 Damian was delighted to visit the offices of Redemptionist Publications and hear more about their work. Damian said: "Another really interesting, leading... Local News
Careers Week assembly at Eggar's School 8th March 2019 Damian was delighted to talk with Year 10 students at Eggar's School this morning, during a special Careers Week assembly. Local News
Litter Pick initiative in Petersfield 3rd March 2019 Damian was pleased to join members of The Petersfield Society at the launch of a litter pick initiative yesterday, which will be used to input data to the Defra... Local News
