[cma-l] Station Closures
Canalside's The Thread
office at thethread.org.uk
Wed Dec 14 13:20:00 GMT 2016
Take it to the General at the CFA (Community Frustration Association)
Others you can take your case to are :-
The Bang head against a brick wall Association of Great Britain
We’re not listening Confederation of England
UK Going around in circles Society
Peeing in the Wind Federation
:)
Looking forward to hearing more speakers from these associations on Saturday :)
Onwards and Upwards
Whatever happens, Keep smilin’ kids. Our situations are frustrating, but at least we can still raise a chuckle or two.
Nick Dumpty / Chairman Monkeeeee Magic Association
From: cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk [mailto:cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] On Behalf Of Cannock Chase Radio
Sent: 13 December 2016 14:08
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Subject: Re: [cma-l] Station Closures
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
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On Tue, Dec 13, 2016 at 1:07 PM, Bill Best <bill.best at commedia.org.uk <mailto: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 <mailto: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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