At Thurnham Parish Council, we are committed to providing our community with accurate, clear, and trustworthy information. We recognize the importance of fact-based reporting, particularly on issues that directly affect residents, such as updates related to DWP, State Pensions, Universal Credit, UK Government policies, and rare coin valuations.
1. Our Fact-Checking Commitment
- We verify all key facts and data before publishing.
- We use official and credible sources such as:
- UK Government websites (e.g. GOV.UK)
- Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
- Citizens Advice
- Bank of England
- Reputable UK news organizations (e.g. BBC, The Guardian, The Independent)
- Where information is based on third-party reporting (e.g. coin news or policy interpretations), we clearly cite the original source.
2. Sources We Trust
We rely primarily on:
- Official documents and government releases
- Publicly accessible data from UK departments
- Experts and verified professionals (where available)
- Peer-reviewed or well-established research
Where applicable, we provide direct links to original sources or documents so that readers can review the material themselves.
3. How We Fact-Check
Before publishing, our team:
- Reviews multiple reputable sources to confirm the accuracy of a claim
- Cross-checks data with official publications or government bulletins
- Ensures quotes or statistics are not used out of context
- Flags and delays any article if verification cannot be completed in time
4. Updates and Corrections
If a factual error is found:
- We promptly correct it and note the change clearly on the article
- We may issue an update notice or correction tag to alert readers
- Users can report potential errors by contacting us (see below)
We appreciate our community’s help in ensuring all our content remains accurate and trustworthy.
5. Editorial Independence
Our fact-checking process is independent of political, financial, or external influences. We do not publish any content that promotes misinformation or partisan bias.
We do not accept payment or incentives to influence coverage or fact-checking outcomes.
6. Reader Feedback
If you believe we have published incorrect or misleading information, or if you have a source that contradicts something we’ve posted, please contact us:
Email: [[email protected]]
Subject line: “Fact Check Request”
All feedback is reviewed and investigated as a priority.
Transparency and truth matter to us. We thank you for helping us keep our information honest, clear, and up to date for the benefit of the Thurnham community and beyond.