[cma-l] Community radio - service contracts with local authorities

[Paul Golder]

Dear all

A while ago Jaqui Devereux posted a link to Guide to Service Level 
Agreements for UK Community Radio Stations, which was very interesting.

When we were an RSL group we would regularly advertise our Local Authority's 
Road Safety and Environmental services in return for cash.  Since we went 
ful ltime 18 months ago, we haven't a penny - despite the fact they're 
continually "expressing an interest" in doing something with us, and now 
it's coming to a head.

We're in a situation where we "do a lot" for our local authority - both 
councillors and officers are regular visitors to the station to talk about 
what they're up to.  We also publicise the council's events, news and 
campaigns.

They've now asked me for examples of existing service contracts between 
community radio station and local government.  Do any Community Radio 
stations actually have such an agreement in place, where for an annual fee 
they undertake a certain level of advertising and publicity?

Many thanks
Paul Golder
Phoenix FM
paul at phoenixfm.com



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jaqui Devereux" <jaqui.devereux at commedia.org.uk>
To: "'CMA-L'" <cma-l at commedia.org.uk>
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 10:05 AM
Subject: [cma-l] Grassroots Grants for local community organisations


> Dear all
>
> The new Grassroots Grants scheme is clearly applicable to community
> media organisations - you may want to check out the link below:
>
> The Cabinet Office unveiled the name of a new, multi-million pound
> funding programme to boost local community organisations with
> much-needed access to small grants and long-term financing. It also
> announced the appointment of the Community Development Foundation as its
> lead national partner in delivering the scheme.
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> http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_stories/071212_community_grassroots_.aspx
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> The Cabinet Office unveiled the name of a new, multi-million pound
> funding programme to boost local community organisations with
> much-needed access to small grants and long-term financing. It also
> announced the appointment of the Community Development Foundation as its
> lead national partner in delivering the scheme.
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> Best wishes
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> Jaqui
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