[cma-l] Station Closures

[Cannock Chase Radio]

Dear Bill

Thankyou for your reply Our local MP popped in for an interview and even
said we have been patient enough whilst others are failing we could be a
shining  example of what community radio could achieve. We except OFCOM has
now been able to show flexibility and can clearly see we are ready to
launch serving two towns on two frequencies. The Spectrum is also available
so lets move it on and stop waiting for this that or the other. As members
of the CMA we are entitled to show our frustration and will continue to
push to highlight our case

Regards

Jane Hughes (Director)
Cannock Radio Ltd
Unit 2 Wynns Venture Center
Broad Street
Bridgtown
Cannock
Staff
WS11 0XL
Office - 01543 622556
Studio - 01543 622555
Out of Hours - 07852 462888



On Tue, Dec 13, 2016 at 1:07 PM, Bill Best <bill.best at commedia.org.uk>
wrote:

> 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
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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
>> Staff
>> WS11 0XL
>> Office - 01543 622556
>> Studio - 01543 622555
>> Out of Hours - 07852 462888
>>
>>
>>
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