Government Proposal Excludes Independent Voices

On November eleventh, a proposal to update licensing rules for local businesses, particularly pubs and clubs, is under review. The current requirement for print newspaper advertisements is being questioned due to declining readership and the rise of online audiences. The government aims to modernize the system by allowing notices in trusted online outlets, but a proposed Public Notice Portal, run by the News Media Association, excludes hundreds of independent local and hyperlocal news organizations. This exclusion risks leaving entire communities in the dark, as public notices should be open to all professional local media, including independent, community-driven outlets. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.