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
Damian at Alton Probus Club 2nd May 2018 Damian met with members of the Alton Probus Club last week, discussing a broad and interesting range of issues. The social group meets once a month; for more... Local News
The need for remembrance 2nd May 2018 The centenary of the end of the First World War is the subject of Damian's column published in the Petersfield Post today: " Some may have spotted in the news... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian meets businesses in Basingstoke 27th April 2018 Damian met members of the Basingstoke Business and Enterprise Forum today, for a discussion on matching skills to business needs, apprenticeships and developing... Local News
Launch of new dementia support groups 27th April 2018 Today Damian attended the launch of a new dementia support group, which is being run by Dementia Friendly Petersfield. The new group is one of several that is... Local News
Public Meeting in Alton 27th April 2018 Damian held a Public Meeting in Alton last night, with a good mix of both national and local issues raised during the hour. Damian thanked everyone for coming... Local News
Meeting with the NFU 23rd April 2018 Damian had the opportunity to meet with members of the Alton & Petersfield Branch of the NFU last week, and discussed current issues and future plans for... Local News
Support for families in new tax year 18th April 2018 Figures released by the ONS show that employment has hit a record high - 32.26 million - up by more than 3 million since 2010, and the rate of employment is now... Westminster News
Froxfield Stores opens Post Office service 16th April 2018 Damian attended the official launch of the new Post Office service at Froxfield Stores, and said: "I'm delighted that Howard has become Postmaster and is able... Local News
Opening of Cafe 1759 in Bordon 16th April 2018 Damian was delighted to cut the ribbon at the official opening of Cafe 1759; a not-for-profit community cafe at the heart of the Radian development in Quebec... Local News
