Advertisement 4 of 9Through its recent Local Media Action Plan, the UK Government has recognised that local journalism deserves public investment, launching a new Local News Fund worth up to £12 million. Create a Scottish Local News FundGovernments across the world are already recognising that local journalism is essential public infrastructure and journalism funds are becoming increasingly common. The UK Government has launched a Local News Fund worth up to £12 million to help sustain and innovate local journalism. Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative shows how targeted investment in journalism jobs can strengthen local reporting, particularly in underserved communities. These are practical, achievable measures that would strengthen democracy, improve access to trusted information and help ensure every community in Scotland has access to high-quality local journalism.