[cma-l] Future of Radio further consultation

[Jaqui Devereux]

Dear all

Below the Ofcom statement just released (NB the closing date for 
responses is 21st December 2007!!):

Ofcom today published its statement on future regulation of the 
commercial and community radio sectors. Ofcom’s approach simplifies 
regulation for the commercial radio sector, whilst safeguarding the 
interests of listeners.

In particular, Ofcom's statement sets out that:

     * all FM stations should provide at least 10 hours of locally-made 
programmes each weekday (including breakfast) and a minimum of four 
hours at a weekend.
     * smaller stations may be able to share a large proportion of this 
programming (outside breakfast) with other nearby stations;

Ofcom’s revised proposals on local programming are subject to a further 
Consultation, which closes on 21 December 2007.

Furthermore, Ofcom welcomes today’s announcement made by the Department 
for Culture Media and Sport to set up a Digital Radio Working Group. 
Ofcom will play a major role in this group which has been tasked to 
assess the conditions needed for digital platforms to become the 
predominant means of delivering radio in the UK.

The news release is available at:

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/11/nr_20071122a

The full statement and further consultation document is available at:

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/futureradio07/

-- 
Jaqui Devereux

Acting Director
Community Media Association

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