Editors of news media titles in Wales have warned of the harmful consequences for local democratic engagement if the Welsh government presses ahead with plans to remove council tax notices from printed local newspapers. Members of the Senedd from across the political spectrum have also expressed grave concerns about the issue with an amendment to keep council tax notices in printed newspapers tabled by Welsh Conservative Peter Fox MS and a statement of opinion supporting the provision of council tax notices in local papers tabled by Welsh Labour Mike Hedges MS gaining support from Labour Members and other parties. For more info: https://lnkd.in/ep9jABqa
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Fresh research from #LocalMatters reveals the enduring presence of local news media in its community, with 92% indicating that they use local media. Read on: https://t.co/CwGeKnmBPY
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Chief executives from local news media publishers, Henry Faure Walker, Newsquest Media Group, Jim Mullen, Reach plc, and Daniel Cammiade, Tindle Newspapers Ltd., which represent over 30 Welsh titles and reach 2.4m adults in print & digital every month, have called on the Senedd in an open letter to Minister for Finance and Local Government Rebecca Evans MS to abandon plans to remove council tax notices from local newspapers. To read the letter: https://t.co/eaL8DgUSLY
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As part of our new #LocalMatters report, we highlight impactful examples of local journalism, showcasing their remarkable ability to conduct hard-hitting campaigns and investigations. Today we feature the Camden New Journal, the Dundee Courier & Advertiser and The Inverness Courier. To read more: https://lnkd.in/gQNk27mM
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New research conducted as part of the NMA's new report #LocalMatters has shown how vital a role local media plays in their communities. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gQNk27mM
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To mark the launch of #LocalMatters, NMA chair and Tindle Newspapers Ltd. CEO Daniel Cammiade writes in The Times today on the importance of protecting and promoting local journalism: https://t.co/XWhYJgeM3M
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Today the NMA launches its #LocalMatters report into the sustainability of local journalism. New research has found that local news media will play a vital role in the upcoming general election. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBKhU8wu
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The local news media industry’s award-winning Public Notice Portal has hit the milestone of one million users, as new research shows that local news media remains the number one destination for public notices. NMA chief executive Owen Meredith said: “Placing public notices in local news media remains the best way to ensure that everyone can access the important information contained within them in a fair and uniform way. “The statutory requirement on councils to advertise public notices in printed newspapers ensures that those who are digitally excluded can access the notices. "Meanwhile, the notices also gain significant reach online through the news websites of local papers and the portal, further strengthening the industry’s offering and public engagement.” https://lnkd.in/g5gqndxy
Award Winning Public Notice Portal Hits One Million Users Milestone - News Media Association
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