Please select the category below to view some of the most common questions related to that area.
Online Access
I subscribed by telephone, how can I access My Account?
If you provided an email address when you subscribed, a confirmation email was sent to you with a link to create an account online. If you have not yet registered, please register here using the same email address provided. Your online account will automatically be linked to your subscription.
How do I access subscriber only content?
Subscribers have unrestricted access to all content on the Local Government Chronicle website. You will need to sign in using your email address and password and can do so here.
I am having problems accessing subscriber-only content on the website.
Check that the email address that you have registered on the website is the same as the one you used for your subscription.
Visit your My Account page and check that your subscription is showing and is currently live.
Refresh your account by logging in and out again. This should ensure that your subscription details are up to date if they have recently changed.
Check if your subscription has lapsed. To check your status, please go to your My Account page, which will show your subscription status.
If this does not answer your question, please get in touch.
Updating Information
How can I change my delivery address?
Log into the My Account area and click on "Contact Details" where you can then enter your new delivery address.
How can I update my newsletter preferences?
Log into the My Account area and click on "Newsletters" where you can update your preferences
How can I find out the expiry date of my subscription?
Log into the My Account area and click on "Subscriptions" where you can view your subscription information
How can I view the digital archive?
Log into the My Account area and click on "Digital Editions" where you can view the digital archive
If this does not answer your question, please get in touch.
My Subscription
How do I renew my subscription?
For most individual subscriptions, payment is taken by Direct debit or Credit Card automatically when it is time to renew. If your subscription doesn’t have auto-renew enabled, we will contact you before the expiry date of your subscription to ensure that your renewal is taken out in good time, so that you don’t miss out on any news or information from us. If you wish to renew at any other time, this can be done by logging into your online account.
Where can I find my subscriber number?
This can be found by logging into your account online or on any communciations we have sent you about your subscription (such as an invoice or payment receipt)
How can I find out the expiry date of my subscription?
Log into the My Account area and click on "Subscriptions" where you can view your subscription information
How can I view a receipt or invoice that I have requested?
You can view and download any invoices or receipts relating to your orders online. Simply log in to your account here and click on "Documents"
How can I cancel my subscription?
Our full terms and conditions including information about renewals, cancellations and our 30-day money back guarantee can be found here.
If this does not answer your question, please get in touch.
Group Subscriptions
Can I order more than one subscription?
Yes, and we offer heavily discounted prices for group subscriptions with many exclusive benefits not available to individual subscribers. Please visit our Group Subscription page here.
If this does not answer your question, please get in touch.
Payment
How can I view a receipt or invoice that I have requested?
You can view and download any invoices or receipts relating to your orders online. Simply log in to your account here and click on "Documents"
Are my payment card details secure if I subscribe online?
Yes. All the information you provide is encrypted using industry standard SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology.
What's the benefit of paying by Direct Debit?
Direct Debit is a continuous payment method available in the UK which means that you do not need to remember to renew your subscription each year.
Our Direct Debit standard subscription is lower than when paying by Credit Card.
Your payments are covered by the Direct Debit Guarantee.
Can I pay in a currency other than sterling (GBP)?
We currently only offer payments in sterling. If you make a payment from outside the UK, you will automatically be charged at the prevailing exchange rate.
Do you charge VAT on your digital subscriptions?
VAT is not charged on digital subscriptions (or the digital portion of a bundled subscription). The prices advertised on the website is the total amount you pay.
If you are looking for 5 or more subscriptions for your team or council, we offer large discounts over our standard rates, you can find out more here.
If this does not answer your question, please get in touch.
Delivery
When should my copies arrive?
Local Government Chronicle is published 10 times a year, with a triple issue in June. If you have not received a particular issue, please contact us using the form below. If you have a digital subscription with Local Government Chronicle, you can view a digital edition of the magazine here which is available before the print edition.
How can I change my delivery address?
Log into the My Account area and click on "Contact Details" where you can then enter your new delivery address.
If this does not answer your question, please get in touch.