[cma-l] DCMS Consultation on the future of community radio

[Jaqui Devereux]

Many thanks Ian!




On 13 February 2014 19:53, Ian Hickling <transplanfm at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Well I've done mine - as attached.
> The response in brief is:
> Question 1 - Remove it.
> Question 2 - Irrelevant after the answer to Question 1
> Question 3 - Remove it.
> Question 4 - Not understood - see previous answers.
> Question 5 - Stupid unworkable concept - not needed.
> Question 6 - Yes - why not?
> Question 7 - By making the pot a great deal larger.
> Further Comments (that you left out) - How long have you got?
> Next?
>
> Ian
>
>  ------------------------------
> From: jaqui.devereux at commedia.org.uk
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 09:23:58 +0000
> To: cma-l at commedia.org.uk
>
> Subject: [cma-l] DCMS Consultation on the future of community radio
>
> Dear all
>
> DCMS has published its consultation on community radio.  The deadline for
> responses is 23rd April 2014.
>
> Below is the link to the consultation document:
>
> https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/community-radio-consultation
>
> We urge you all to respond to this consultation, whether as a licensed
> station or other interested party, and where possible to copy your response
> to the us at the CMA to inform our response to it on your behalf.
>
> We will create an online form on our website for you to respond/copy your
> response to us, more details about this shortly.
>
> Questions in the consultation are below, we look forward to working with
> you all to ensure a better future for community radio.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Jaqui Devereux, Director, CMA
>
>  *Question 1- Do you agree that the restriction on community radio, whose
> coverage areas overlap with commercial radio licence areas with fewer than
> 150,000 adults in their measured coverage area, should be removed.  If you
> disagree with this statement please substantiate with details from any
> available source.     *
>
>
>
> *Question 2- **If the funding restrictions on advertising were to be
> reduced *
>
> *ought the requirement on Ofcom to look at potential economic impact need
> also to be reviewed. We welcome your views on this. *
>
>
>
> *Question 3 - Should there be a relaxation of the restriction preventing
> stations from taking more than 50% of their income from advertising and
> sponsorship. If your answer to this question is yes, then what should the
> new restriction be.  How should it be determined. For example, set in
> regulation or set by Ofcom following consultation and reviewing
> periodically.   *
>
>
>
> *Question 4 - Of the two options noted above which do you support, and
> why.  Include reasons why you dismiss the alternative option.  We invite
> you to provide details on other approaches for consideration.  *
>
>
>
> *Question 5 - What way/s could a Fixed Revenue Allowance be fairly
> determined if this was to be set by Ofcom.  Should this be set by Ofcom.
> What facts would Ofcom need to take into account in setting an appropriate
> level of allowance.      *
>
>
>
> *Question 6 - Would you support a further 5 year extension of a licence
> beyond the second 5 year period.   If you do not agree, please provide
> reasons why this should not happen.  *
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *Question 7 - How can Community Radio Fund grant funding be better used. *
>
> *There are no plans to alter how decisions are taken to distribute the
> grant however we welcome views on other ways in which the grant could be
> better targeted and how might this be done. *
>
> --
> Jaqui Devereux
> Director
> Community Media Association
>
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Jaqui Devereux
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