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
Pressures on young people today 7th August 2018 Damian writes a regular column in the Petersfield Post, and the latest this week touches on the pressures felt by young people today: "Children today experience... Local News
Home Start celebrates 20 years 1st August 2018 Damian was delighted to join Home-Start Butser to celebrate their 20th anniversary last week, and meet some of the volunteers who help so many local families... Local News
Public Meeting in Whitehill & Bordon 30th July 2018 Damian attended a public meeting at the Future Skills Centre in Bordon last week, hosted by the local branch of the Conservative Association. Damian said... Local News
'golden bolt' ceremony at Mill Chase 30th July 2018 Damian was honoured to secure the 'golden bolt' during an event at the site of the new Mill Chase Academy in Whitehill & Bordon. Damian was joined by Hampshire... Local News
National Citizen Service programme 26th July 2018 Damian was delighted to join a group of students taking part in a local National Citizen Service (NCS) programme last week, and said "NCS is a fantastic... Local News
The NHS turns 70 4th July 2018 Damian writes a regular column for the Petersfield Post, and this week's article celebrates the 70th anniversary of the NHS: The NHS is turning 70 this week... Articles for the Herald and Post
New refectory at Eggar's School 25th June 2018 Eggar's School invited Damian to the official opening of their new refectory last week. The new Refectory opened on 16th April, running 3 services every day... 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
