How to source, check and use reliable information

Anna Whelan, LGIU Associate

19th May 2025
England & Wales Northern Ireland Scotland
11 mins read

Local government has a responsibility to ensure that the information it generates or circulates is truthful and accurate. This briefing addresses how to filter, fact-check, and use the barrage of information we all face every day to quickly find what is needed and ensure that it’s reliable and useful.

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