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 farming; a key sector for the local economy in East Hampshire.
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 at 75.4%; the highest since comparable records began in 1971.
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 Park in Bordon.
Damian writes a regular column in the Petersfield Post, and today's piece is about the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting being hosted in the UK in a couple of weeks:
Damian has welcomed new figures showing that 8,311 children across Hampshire local authority benefited from the Government’s 30 hours free childcare scheme in the spring term.
Damian paid a visit to the King's Arms Youth Centre in Petersfield this morning, and talked with the team about the wide range of support services they offer young people in the area.
Damian has welcomed the Spring Statement delivered by The Chancellor of the Exchequer this week, which shows that the economy continues to grow, continues to create jobs and continues to beat expectations.
