[cma-l] Station Closures

[Bill Best]

Dear Jane

Thank you for your email and messages on Facebook.

The CMA is contacting the stations concerned to find out more detail as the
reasons for stations to close can be complex. I understand that Tulip found
it difficult to recruit skilled technical volunteers. The CMA is working
with Dom and other stakeholders to develop a consortium approach that will
build sector stability for the long term.

The CMA is working with Ofcom on its consultation on the future licensing
and technical policy for community radio. We co-developed Ofcom's
pre-consultation survey and programmed them into the Community Media
Conference in September. The current round of licensing will draw to a
close in Spring 2017 after which Ofcom proposes to license more analogue
services.

Responding to feedback received so far, it is Ofcom's preferred approach to
invite applications from where they have evidence of demand (using
'expressions of interest') after checking that there is a suitable
frequency available. The CMA is meeting with Ofcom next week and the future
licensing and technical policy consultation will be on the agenda.

Best regards

Bill
-- 
Operations Manager
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On 13 December 2016 at 08:47, Cannock Chase Radio <office at cannockradio.com>
wrote:

> Dear CMA
>
> As we watch another 2 stations announce this week they are closing, I
> wonder after 2 years plus we are still in this situation with no clear
> direction and no announcement on weeks or months when we can apply.
> What are the CMA doing about this?
> Do the CMA support new licencing ?
> Is this being discussed in the DCMS?
> Therefore as stations keep closing and we are ready to launch with over 40
> volunteers and a waiting list of others wishing to join isn't it about time
> the CMA took action?
>
> Your thoughts please
>
> Regards
>
>
> Jane Hughes (Director)
> Cannock Radio Ltd
> Unit 2 Wynns Venture Center
> Broad Street
> Bridgtown
> Cannock
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>
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