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Read all about it – Councils and local journalism

Neil Merrick, LGIU Associate

  • 28th February 2023
  • England & Wales Scotland
  • 12 mins read

Local democracy reporters employed by the BBC have made a huge difference to the coverage of councils in the UK. But with many local papers having closed, there is no guarantee that residents know what their council is doing. Our new briefing looks at the health of local journalism.

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