A Community Media Company
Our aim is to serve local communities by meeting their needs for local news, information and advertising services through a range of media including print and digital channels which together achieve unparalleled levels of market reach.
Business Ethics
The Company’s code of ethics is supported by clear policies and procedures for addressing issues such as bribery, corruption, conflicts of interest, espionage and the giving and receiving of gifts. These policies have been reviewed in light of the Bribery Act 2010 and will be monitored as that Act is fully implemented. An acceptable use policy has been developed for all of the Group’s assets including, but not restricted to, computer equipment, email facilities and use of the internet. This policy is issued to employees with supporting guidance and is designed to protect both the employee and employer from misuse of the Group’s resources.
The Group always seeks to act as a fair and reasonable employer, and acknowledges and is keenly aware of its responsibilities to the many communities it serves; whether it is readers, customers, suppliers, shareholders, other stakeholders or the environment. A separate section is incorporated within this report detailing examples of some of the many community orientated activities in which the companies are involved.