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What's On Listing Policy

Pulborough Post What’s On Directory Listing Policy

Last Updated: 19 June 2026

Purpose

The Pulborough Post What’s On Directory aims to provide residents with a useful and reliable source of information about local businesses, charities, community groups, clubs, services, organisations, and other resources serving Pulborough and the surrounding area.

This policy explains the rules governing directory listings and the standards expected of organisations and individuals seeking inclusion.

Our Directory Principles

The Pulborough Post What’s On Directory is intended to:

  • Support local businesses and organisations.
  • Promote community engagement.
  • Help residents discover local services and activities.
  • Provide accurate and useful information.
  • Maintain fairness and transparency.

Inclusion in the directory does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, accreditation, or guarantee by The Pulborough Post.

Eligibility for Listings

Listings may be accepted from:

Local Businesses

  • Retail businesses
  • Trades and professional services
  • Hospitality providers
  • Health and wellbeing services
  • Local service providers

Community Organisations

  • Charities
  • Voluntary organisations
  • Community groups
  • Faith organisations
  • Residents' associations

Clubs and Associations

  • Sports clubs
  • Arts groups
  • Social clubs
  • Educational organisations
  • Recreational associations

Public and Community Services

  • Local public services
  • Educational institutions
  • Community facilities
  • Cultural organisations

Preference will be given to organisations operating within Pulborough and neighbouring communities.

Information Required

To be considered for inclusion, event listings should provide:

  • Event or notice title
  • Date and time
  • Location
  • Organiser's name
  • Contact details
  • Brief description
  • Website or booking information (if applicable)
  • Any relevant accessibility information
  • A suitable photograph or image (optional)

 

Organisation listings should include:

  • Organisation or business name
  • Description of services or activities
  • Contact details
  • Website address (if applicable)
  • Email address (if applicable)
  • Telephone number (if applicable)
  • Physical address or service area
  • Opening hours (where relevant)
  • Social media links (optional)

Additional information may be requested to verify eligibility.

Accuracy of Listings

Listing owners are responsible for ensuring that information submitted is:

  • Accurate
  • Current
  • Lawful
  • Not misleading

The Pulborough Post reserves the right to verify information before publication.

Listing owners should notify us promptly if information changes.

We may remove or amend listings that appear inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete.

Editorial Discretion

The Pulborough Post retains sole discretion over directory content.

We reserve the right to:

  • Approve or reject listings
  • Edit descriptions for clarity, style, length, or consistency
  • Categorise listings as appropriate
  • Remove listings that no longer meet our requirements

Submission of a listing does not guarantee inclusion.

Paid and Enhanced Listings

The directory may include both standard and paid listing options.

Where enhanced, sponsored, featured, or paid placements are offered:

  • They will be clearly identified where appropriate.
  • Payment does not guarantee editorial endorsement.
  • Paid placement does not affect editorial coverage.

We are committed to maintaining transparency between commercial arrangements and editorial activity.

Prohibited Listings

We may refuse or remove listings that:

  • Contain false or misleading information.
  • Promote unlawful activities.
  • Breach intellectual property rights.
  • Include discriminatory, offensive, or abusive content.
  • Pose legal or reputational risks.
  • Are inconsistent with the values and standards of The Pulborough Post.

We also reserve the right to decline listings that are not relevant to our audience or geographic focus.

Reviews and Testimonials

Where reviews, ratings, or testimonials are permitted:

  • Users must provide honest and genuine feedback.
  • Fake reviews are prohibited.
  • Reviews may be moderated in accordance with our Moderation Policy.

The Pulborough Post may remove reviews that breach our community standards.

No Endorsement

Inclusion in the directory does not imply that the Pulborough Post:

  • Endorses a business or organisation.
  • Guarantees the quality of services provided.
  • Verifies all claims made by listing owners.
  • Accepts responsibility for transactions or interactions between users and listed organisations.

Users should conduct their own enquiries before engaging with any business, organisation, or service.

Complaints About Listings

If you believe a directory listing is inaccurate, misleading, inappropriate, or otherwise problematic, please contact us.

We will review concerns fairly and may request additional information from the listing owner.

Where appropriate, listings may be amended, suspended, or removed.

Removal of Listings

Listing owners may request the removal of their listing at any time.

The Pulborough Post may also remove listings where:

  • Information is no longer accurate.
  • The organisation ceases to operate.
  • The listing breaches this policy.
  • The listing is no longer relevant to the directory.

Contact Us

For directory submissions, updates, corrections, or enquiries, please contact:

The Pulborough Post

Email: editor@pulboroughpost.co.uk

Website: pulboroughpost.co.uk

Policy Review

This Directory Listing Rules Policy will be reviewed periodically and updated as necessary.

Our aim is to maintain a directory that is useful, accurate, fair, and beneficial to the Pulborough community while supporting local businesses, organisations, and community life.