[cma-l] It's your CMA! Talk to us.

Fri Dec 16 13:15:36 GMT 2016

   I was talking to Ofcom earlier in the week and it appears a big problem they have is licensees not notifying them of temporary changes. Of course, it begs the question as to how Ofcom became aware of a change. In most cases, it is generally someone disgruntled with the radio station for some reason.

BT      From: Phil Korbel <phil at radioregen.org>
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Just to extend our sympathies from Manchester to our colleagues in Cheddar and Spalding...
Just to re-iterate there's stack of useful info that can help stations facing these sorts of issue on www.communityradiotoolkit.net.  Of course there are very few one-size-fits-all answers but there are also very few community station problems that haven't been faced before and knowledge like that contained in the Toolkit - and in Bill & Lucinda too of course - can offer pointers towards solutions.
Good luck and all strength,
Phil

Phil Korbel FRSA - Director, Radio Regen, charity no. 1077763 Company Ltd by Guarantee Registered in England and Wales No 3753832. www.communityradiotoolkit.net
www.connecttransmit.org.uk 
Please note that I work at Radio Regen under 2 days a week so responses might not be as quick as we'd like.  Many thanks.

On 16 December 2016 at 09:03, Ian Hickling <transplanfm at hotmail.com> wrote:

I think we all appreciate your sympathy and advice Lucinda, thank you.
In terms of a potential Licence terms breach - we always advise that Ofcom is formally notified as soon as anything untoward happens - and then they can respond to any complainant that they are aware of the problem.
The volunteer situation is far more complex and there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution.
Management is the key - closely aligned with good commercial practice and sound financial common-sense.
We see far too many potentially good CR stations where the volunteer (awful word) aspect effectively manages the station - and a camel/committee situation is the result.
Ian HicklingPartner

Office: 016 3557 8435  (07h to 22h GTS)Car: 075 3098 0115 (only responds when driving)6 Horn Street, Compton, NEWBURY, RG20 6QS

From: cma-l-bounces at mailman. commedia.org.uk <cma-l-bounces at mailman. commedia.org.uk> on behalf of Lucinda Guy <chair at commedia.org.uk>
Sent: 15 December 2016 19:54
To: cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk
Subject: [cma-l] It's your CMA! Talk to us. Dear All,Like many of us, I was saddened to hear the announcement that two community radio stations switch off their transmitters this week. This is a tragedy for the residents of both Spalding and Cheddar, who have lost vital opportunities to have their voices heard, and experience the joy of community radio as both participants and listeners.
The CMA very much wants to help in these situations - but we can't unless we know what is going on. As someone put it to me today, we don't have an alarm in the CMA batcave every time a station is in trouble.
It may sound obvious, but please let us know how things are for you. For example, if someone has made a formal complaint to Ofcom and you may be in breach of your licence, how you handle the next steps can make a huge difference. If you find yourself in this situation, phone the CMA office straight away, or email Bill and ask his advice. He has helped many licensed stations through these kind of problems..
If your issue is volunteers then please contact me directly, using the chair at commedia.org.uk email and I will find time to have a chat. Whether you have too many volunteers, not enough, or just the wrong kind, there will be a way through the situation. 
While I'm here I'd like to congratulate both Tulip Radio and Pulse on their achievements over the years. I'm sure that their impact on their local communities will have lasting effects, even if they are not still around to broadcast about it. I wish all their staff, directors and volunteers well with whatever they do next.
Lucinda
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Lucinda Guy
Chair, Community Media Association

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