Municipal politicians in U.K. propose to grant to save local newspapers
The North West Evening Mail News reports: Community papers await 10,000 pound grant decision
The report states:
“A
decision on whether to donate £10,000 of public money towards the cost
of five community newspapers is set to be made on Monday.
The
free titles – The Central Issue, Island Eye, Hindpool Buzz, Inside
Ormsgill and Around Risedale – cover Barrow’s poorest wards.
The
publications, which are supported by the Evening Mail, have received
rave reviews and those glowing reports have been passed to Barrow Local
Committee, the decision-making arm of Cumbria County Council for the
borough.
On Monday, councillors will consider making a £10,000 contribution to Furness Community Media.”
The North West Evening Mail News reports: Community papers await 10,000 pound grant decision
The report states:
“A
decision on whether to donate £10,000 of public money towards the cost
of five community newspapers is set to be made on Monday.
The
free titles – The Central Issue, Island Eye, Hindpool Buzz, Inside
Ormsgill and Around Risedale – cover Barrow’s poorest wards.
The
publications, which are supported by the Evening Mail, have received
rave reviews and those glowing reports have been passed to Barrow Local
Committee, the decision-making arm of Cumbria County Council for the
borough.
On Monday, councillors will consider making a £10,000 contribution to Furness Community Media.”
