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
Charity Walk for Peace cheque presentation 8th October 2018 Damian was delighted to present cheques to local charities benefiting from the Charity Walk for Peace held earlier in the year. Organised by the Ahmadiyya... Local News
Interview on Wey Valley Radio 1st October 2018 Damian was delighted to visit Wey Valley Radio's studio in Alton, and be interviewed about the up-coming New Directions event. Wey Valley Radio is just one of... Local News
Google Digital Garage comes to Alton 24th September 2018 Damian was delighted to open the recent digital marketing workshop in Alton, being run by the team at Google Digital Garage and one of only 15 training sessions... Local News
Alton short-listed in Great British High Street Awards 17th September 2018 Damian was delighted to meet Pete Earp, who has been nominated as the High Street Hero as part of Alton's submission to the Great British High Street Awards... Local News
Time to take a New Direction 12th September 2018 Damian writes a regular column in the Petersfield Post, and the talks in this latest one about the New Directions event coming up in October: "September often... Local News
Visiting Signal in Whitehill & Bordon 10th September 2018 Damian joined local businesses at Signal in Whitehill & Bordon last week. The centre offers free working space for small business owners, supporting them with... Local News
Driving Miss Daisy comes to East Hampshire 7th September 2018 Damian visited Broadlands in Medstead today for the launch of the newest branch of the companionship and driving service, Driving Miss Daisy. The service now... Local News
The Kingsley Organisation 5th September 2018 Damian had the pleasure of visiting the Kingsley Organisation last weekend to hear more about the many facets of the charity's work. Damian said: "The centre... Local News
Opportunity to join Damian's team 21st August 2018 There is now an opportunity to join Damian's constituency team as a Caseworker/Parliamentary Assistant, in either a full-time or part-time capacity: Job Details... Local News
