We the undersigned are concerned at Archant's plans to relocate the 156-year-old Herts Advertiser newspaper outside St Albans District.
We believe that the economic and community benefits of having local newspapers currently based in St Albans, through jobs and advertising opportunities for local businesses, as well as ensuring local democratic dialogue, make it imperative to maintain competitive local newspapers in our District.
We therefore call on Archant to work with the District Council, local groups and public bodies in St Albans, such as the Chamber of Commerce, to find a solution that would keep the Herts Advertiser within St Albans City and District.
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