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
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
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
