[cma-l] Station Closures

Wed Dec 14 16:43:20 GMT 2016

Hi Nick

Dont forget us here in Cannock Chase

Jane Hughes
Director Cannock Chase Radio
01543 622556
07852 462888

On 14 Dec 2016 15:42, "Canalside's The Thread" <office at thethread.org.uk>
wrote:

> Take it to the General at the        CFA          (Community Frustration
> Association)
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> Others you can take your case to are :-
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> The Bang head against a brick wall Association of Great Britain
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> We’re not listening Confederation of England
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> UK Going around in circles Society
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> Peeing in the Wind Federation
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> J
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> Looking forward to hearing more speakers from these associations on
> Saturday        J
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> Onwards and Upwards
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> Whatever happens, Keep smilin’ kids. Our situations are frustrating, but
> at least we can still raise a chuckle or two.
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> Nick Dumpty / Chairman Monkeeeee Magic Association
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> *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
> *To:* The Community Media Association Discussion List <
> cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk>
> *Subject:* Re: [cma-l] Station Closures
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> Dear Bill
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> 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
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> Regards
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> Jane Hughes (Director)
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> Cannock Radio Ltd
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> Unit 2 Wynns Venture Center
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> Broad Street
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> Bridgtown
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> Cannock
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> Staff
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> WS11 0XL
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> Office - 01543 622556
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> On Tue, Dec 13, 2016 at 1:07 PM, Bill Best <bill.best at commedia.org.uk>
> wrote:
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> Dear Jane
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> Thank you for your email and messages on Facebook.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Best regards
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> Bill
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> On 13 December 2016 at 08:47, Cannock Chase Radio <office at cannockradio.com>
> wrote:
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> Dear CMA
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> 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 ?
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> Is this being discussed in the DCMS?
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> 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?
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> Your thoughts please
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> Regards
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> Jane Hughes (Director)
>
> Cannock Radio Ltd
>
> Unit 2 Wynns Venture Center
>
> Broad Street
>
> Bridgtown
>
> Cannock
>
> Staff
>
> WS11 0XL
>
> Office - 01543 622556
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> Studio - 01543 622555
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> Out of Hours - 07852 462888
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