[cma-l] Ofcom today announces the award of four new community radio licences

[CMA-L]

Ofcom has awarded community radio licences to the following applicants:

    * Hermitage FM (Coalville, Ibstock and Ashby-de-la-Zouch)
    * Cross Rhythms Coventry
    * The Hillz Radio (Coventry)
    * Inspiration FM (Northampton)

Details of these new community radio licensees are as follows:

Hermitage FM
http://www.hermitagefm.com

Hermitage FM will use radio to engage, inform, entertain and unite the
community of Coalville, Ibstock and Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Cross Rhythms Coventry
Cross Rhythms Coventry will serve the Christian population resident
within Coventry. Output will have a particular focus on the 16 to 35
age range and will also aim to be of relevance to others within the
wider population of the city.

The Hillz Radio (Coventry)
http://www.thehillz.net/

The Hillz FM will serve the culturally diverse population within the
Hillfields district of Coventry. Output will include material of
interest to all ages and will be broadcast in English as well as
various minority languages.

Inspiration FM (Northampton)
http://www.inspirationfm.com

Inspiration FM will be a community led and managed radio service,
providing access, information, entertainment and training. Inspiration
FM will encourage and promote a voice for those who are
under-represented or socially excluded to provide an outlet for
creativity, shared vision and expression.

Licences are awarded for a five-year period.  A statement setting out
the main determining factors for the award of the four community radio
licences referred to above will be available shortly from the Ofcom
website.