About ICNN
The growth of independent news outlets represents a shift towards different ways of consuming news.
Civil society needs local knowledge and where better than local newspapers? These news outlets come in all shapes and sizes - online, on YouTube, social media and in print.
Independent community news outlets play a huge role in local democracy.
In many areas they are the only journalists attending local events and holding those in power to account.
There are areas where, if the independent news bodies ceased to exist, civic leaders would operate unchecked.
The challenge is that the business model for news has changed.
Many ICNN members rely on advertising, subscriptions and donations, but we would also like to have access to income from statutory public notices, and advertising from central and local government.
Many of these UK titles are run by individuals with full-time jobs or small groups of people.
The sector has shown itself to be tenacious and innovative, constantly looking for ways to modernise practices and streamline operations.
The Independent Community News Network (ICNN) exists to support this diverse sector and to promote quality journalism.
The Power Of Community
We are the voice of more than 120 news organisations. From Shetland to the southern tip of Cornwall, from Northern Ireland to Wales, our members span the length and breadth of the UK.
Members of ICNN are independent of commercial, political and religious interests.
They are focused on producing up to date news. All members uphold high professional standards, including accuracy, transparency, integrity, accountability and fairness. They have committed to adhere to IPSO's Editors' Code of Practice or the Impress Standards Code.
While the majority of our titles are geographically focused, other members write about specific topics.
