Local Government: Local Press
Commons · Question 80427 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Maya Ellis
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
Answered by Ian Murray, 21 Oct 2025
The 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...