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
Unemployment at lowest level in 12 years 16th March 2017 Damian has welcomed the news that the rate of unemployment - at 4.7% - has fallen to its lowest level since 2005. Also, the proportion of 16-24 year olds who... Westminster News
Careers Week at Eggar's School 15th March 2017 Damian was delighted to be able to take part in the Careers Week at Eggar’s, with a Q&A session with Year 7 last Friday. He said: "I found the questions... Local News
The Spring Budget 10th March 2017 Damian welcomes announcements made in the Spring Budget that reinforces the Government’s commitment to make sure the UK economy remains strong ahead of... Westminster News
Speakers announced for New Directions event in Alton 10th March 2017 Damian announced today that ITN Newsreader, Alastair Stewart OBE, will open the New Directions event coming to Alton College on Tuesday 11th April. Visitors to... Local News
New opportunities for the over 50's 1st March 2017 Damian writes a regular column in the Petersfield Post and this is a copy of the piece published on Wednesday 1st March: Now in my 48th year, I no longer think... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian welcomes record high employment 16th February 2017 Damian has welcomed the news that employment across the UK has reached its highest rate - 74.6% - since records began in 1971. Commenting on the rise, Damian... Westminster News
New Directions event for the over 50's 13th February 2017 Damian is hosting an event in Alton that brings together employment, training and volunteering opportunities for the over 50’s. Called New Directions, the event... Local News
Waterloo upgrade works in August 2017 26th January 2017 Damian has received information from Network Rail on the upgrade work due to take place at Waterloo between 5 - 28th August this year. The work to deliver... Local News
On post-truth and fake news 25th January 2017 Damian's latest column in the Petersfield Post touches on the concepts of post-truth and fake news, both of which are very much a feature of mainstream news at... Articles for the Herald and Post
