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 code of ethics specifically requires adherence to all legal requirements. It has a clear policy and procedure for addressing issues such as bribery, corruption, conflicts of interest, espionage and the giving and receiving of gifts. The Group opposes all forms of oppression and is a supporter of all human rights.
The Group’s entire business is conducted in Europe, wholly in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
An acceptable use policy has been developed for all of the company’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 assets.
The Group has the absolute objective of always acting as a fair and reasonable employer. We also acknowledge and are keenly aware of our responsibilities to the many communities we serve; our readers, customers, suppliers, shareholders, other stakeholders and to the environment. As a result of our key role in the community, a separate section is incorporated within this report detailing some of the many community orientated activities in which the Group’s companies are involved.