Editorial policy

Our aim is to make local and regional civic subjects understandable without overstating what is known. We explain our approach to accuracy, independence, corrections and clearly labelled partner material.

Accuracy and context

We check factual statements against suitable source material and take care to distinguish established information from interpretation or uncertainty. We define civic terms, include the context needed to understand a process and avoid presenting a general explanation as a rule that applies everywhere. Readers should consult relevant official sources for decisions that depend on the circumstances of a specific place.

Independence

Editorial choices are made for relevance to readers and the publication's subject. A partnership or commercial relationship does not entitle a partner to determine our editorial conclusions. If a relationship could affect how material is understood, we make the relationship clear alongside that material.

Corrections

If you notice a factual error or a misleading omission, contact us through the Contact page and identify the item and the point in question. We review correction requests, check the supporting information and amend material when warranted. Significant corrections should be described clearly so readers can understand what changed.

Partner and illustrated material

Paid, supplied or otherwise partner-supported material is identified clearly where it appears and is kept distinct from independent editorial coverage. Some illustrations may be AI-generated; when an illustration could be mistaken for a documentary depiction, we label it accordingly. Illustrations are not evidence for the civic claims discussed in an article.