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Card 154 of 10002026-09-06 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-09-06

Civic Scrutiny Reads the Paper Trail

civic-scrutiny.com Observed source
Editorial interest 82/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A civic journalism site examines English councils through accounts, minutes, registers, contracts and freedom-of-information responses.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-06 issue.

Field notes

The project organizes local-government scrutiny around a document-first workflow: a published claim is paired with a primary source and explicit limits. Its opening slate includes an explanation of the thirty-working-day public inspection window, a review of council disclosures, and a permanent corrections log. The homepage says substantive errors will remain recorded with their correction date and the way they entered publication, making editorial accountability part of the visible product rather than an internal practice.

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OpenPublic substance visible
PrettyNotable craft visible
ProPolished or operationally mature
NicheUnusually specific use
HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade

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