Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 80427
Local Government: Local Press
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 21 October 2025
Question
Maya Ellis
Labour — Ribble Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department plans to support updating the legal definition of a newspaper to allow local councils to place public notices with eligible online news outlets.
Answer
Ian MurrayThe Government is concerned about the sustainability of local journalism and DCMS is developing a Local Media Strategy, in recognition of the importance of this vital sector. We also recognise that local press continues to play a vital role in informing l...
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