Leicester Gazette Explained

The Leicester Gazette is local, independent newspaper in Leicester, UK.^[1] It publishes feature articles and investigative journalism, and it runs media literacy workshops and training sessions.^[2] The Leicester Gazette is a cooperative,^[3] which means that its members are owners. Members pay a monthly or annual fee based on The Bristol Cable model.

The Gazette was founded by Rhys Everquill, Emma Guy and Megan Lupton. It is a member of Co-operatives UK, IMPRESS, Independent Media Association, the Local Democracy Reporting Service and Social Enterprise UK.^[4]

History

The Gazette was founded by Rhys Everquill, Emma Guy and Megan Lupton after a crowdfunding campaign and a small grant from Central England Co-operative.^{[5] [6]} It was formed in opposition to the Leicester Mercury business model, which, like other Reach plc publications, has been accused of clickbait, sensationalism, and intrusive advertising.^[7]

As of April 2023, membership costs £2 per month to join,^[8] with the option to contribute more.^[9] It has three volunteer staff members. Membership provides a means of funding the newspaper and a vote on key decisions. In return, members get access to a WhatsApp group and early access to multimedia journalism.

The newspaper has further funding from De Montfort University, Scurrah Wainwright Charity, Lush (company),^[10] Midcounties Co-operative, among others. ^[11]

The Gazette has pledged to launch a print newspaper in 2025.^{[12] [13]}

The newspaper rebranded in September 2024, changing its name from Great Central Gazette to Leicester Gazette. It also expanded into Leicestershire.^[14]

References

1. Web site: Sharman . David . Great Central Gazette launches with Leicester election focus - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage . 2023-05-16 . HoldtheFrontPage . en-GB.
2. https://mutuals.fca.org.uk/Search/Society/31335 Registration of new society
3. Web site: 2022-10-17 . Great Central Gazette Leicester's Co-operative Newspaper – Syston Town News . 2023-05-24 . en-GB.
4. Web site: Association . Independent Media . 2023-02-27 . Meet our members: Great Central Gazette . 2023-05-16 . IMA . en.
5. Web site: Miller . Emily . 2022-07-04 . Leicester's The Gazette to launch online and in print . 2023-05-16 . NICHE MAGAZINE . en.
6. Web site: Sharman . David . New newspaper Great Central Gazette to launch in Leicester - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage . 2023-05-16 . HoldtheFrontPage . en-GB.
7. Web site: DMU graduates prepare to launch newspaper that will be . 2023-05-24 . www.dmu.ac.uk . en-GB.
8. Web site: Tobitt . Charlotte . 27 June 2022 . Press Gazette Daily Newsletter . 2023-05-24 . Press Gazette.
9. Web site: 2022-07-04 . Leicester's The Gazette to launch online and in print . 2023-05-24 . NICHE MAGAZINE . en.
10. Web site: Sharman . David . Great Central Gazette launches with Leicester election focus - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage . 2023-05-24 . HoldtheFrontPage . en-GB.
11. Web site: 2023-05-18 . Transparency . https://web.archive.org/web/20230518193820/https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/transparency/ . 2023-05-18 . 2023-05-24.
12. Web site: 2022-06-27 . Leicester-based newspaper, The Gazette has today announced it will launch online in early 2023 and later in print . 2023-05-24 . Evington Echo . en-GB.
13. Web site: 2022-10-05 . Newly launched news co-operative wants to boost local journalism in Leicester Media news . 2023-05-24 . www.journalism.co.uk.
14. Web site: 2024-09-27 . The story behind our new name and look . 2024-10-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240927224005/https://www.leicester.news/the-story-behind-our-new-name-and-look/ . 2024-09-27 .

External links

• Official website