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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Dear All<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Number 1 :- A move in the right direction,
but only a token gesture when you look at the figure. I would have been a lot
more comfortable if the figure was £30,000. It has been proved on numerous
occasions that for a Community Radio Station to be operating at its full
potential we do need around £75,000 - ish as an average figure and to be in the
easy chair.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>So Number One in my opinion is a ‘half’
cop-out, possibly slightly nearer to a full cop out. Clearly influenced by folk
who have got nothing to do with Community Radio poking their ores in again.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Number 2 :- Clearly all my explanations on
‘interfering’ have gone by the by ………. Commercial
radio should not even be mentioned, they have got nothing to do with what we
are doing here ……… so after 12 years there is no change on
that one and as I read on, the puppet strings are still in operation. In 35 odd
years in Radio I have never told a commercial radio station what they can do
and what they can’t do, or how much money they can earn or spend or where
they get it from.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Number 3 :- I did suggest 75% … a
move in the right direction again ………. But alas, more long
winded consultations. We should get a decision on this in 2022 no doubt <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Number 4 :- Having received
representations from commercial radio ??????????? none of their business …..
it should have no bearing whatsoever. In fact, if the Community Fund was a
sensible figure, not of this would come into play anyway. We wouldn’t
need to even discuss advertising. Still messy in my opinion.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Number 5 :- If a Station can prove that it
has applied for a number of grants and been knocked back, but needs £50,000 to
operate, only allowing £15,000 means that it will possibly close … unless
of course I have missed something ?? in otherwords it is still a
restriction as such and as usual no common sense GREY AREAS created to allow
for room for manoeuvre something else I have been banging on about and
it has been disregarded. So we have fallen slightly short again on this one
chaps.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Number 6 :- Well done ….. common
sense at least. We have dropped short slightly, just slightly. It should read
that providing the Station is doing what it says on the can and has a clean
bill of health, the word I was looking for in relation to the licence would
be ‘’’ONGOING’’’ until the Station
itself decided it had had enough.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Overall ………
disappointing, but certainly not surprised. As Mr Self Righteous I am itching
to say ‘’told you so’’, but that would be rather
arrogant so I won’t. I was right though to be pessimistic in the main. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>In fact, definitely not surprised. There
is a slight shift towards common sense, but it is only slight. Scores on the
doors, certainly not a ten from Len … I would say 4/10 maybe 5/10 if I
felt generous one day.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>No comment on the Community Fund ?? is
that somewhere else ? it is very relevant in this debate. As I say, if it was
upped and distributed fairly some of these points wouldn’t even come into
play. In fact, the £15,000 grand advertising figure wouldn’t look that bad
on top of £10,000 grand from the Government. At least we could limp.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>If there are any of our members doing
cartwheels about this, please let me know. I am very interested indeed.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Yup 4/10 maybe 5/10 would
everyone like to submit their scores please ? I have the Norwegian, Belgian
and <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Luxembourg</st1:place></st1:country-region>
jury points, but no one else at the moment. Katy Boyle is adding them up as we
speak </span></font><font size=2 color=navy face=Wingdings><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:navy'>J</span></font><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'> LOL Keep smiling everyone, onwards and upwards.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>My cup isn’t half full, neither is
it now half empty, it is now just under halfway towards the half of the other
two afore mentioned halves …… so a little better I suppose.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Regards<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Nick<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
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cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk [mailto:cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk]
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>CMA-L<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> 22 January 2015 11:45<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> cma-l@commedia.org.uk<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [cma-l] Community Radio
Consultation Report - Summary of GovernmentResponses</span></font><span
lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Q.1 To lift the restriction
preventing some community radio stations from taking any income from on-air
advertising or sponsorship if they overlap with a commercial radio licence
whose coverage area includes 150,000 adults or fewer.</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Government Response:</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The Government believes that the “absolute rule” in its
current form is overly restrictive on community radio stations and should be
modified to allow stations subject to the “absolute rule” to raise
up to £15,000 per year in commercial revenue whether through sponsorship,
advertising or other commercial activities. The Government also believes the
restriction should no longer apply to licences whose coverage area covers
150,000 or fewer adults where these licences have benefited from sharing
premises or programmes under section 34 of the Digital Economy Act 2010.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Q.2 If the funding restrictions on
advertising were to be reduced ought the requirement on Ofcom to look at
potential economic impact need also to be reviewed. We welcome your views on
this.</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Government Response:</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>As the absolute rule will be modified, but we will retain the
provisions requiring Ofcom, when making licensing decisions, to have regard to
the need to ensure that any new community radio service will not prejudice
unduly the economic viability of local analogue commercial radio services.
However, in view of the changes proposed, Ofcom may want to consider, whether
there is scope for these assessments to be carried out on a lighter touch
basis.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Q.3. Should there be a relaxation of
the restriction preventing stations from taking more than 50% of their income
from advertising and sponsorship. If your answer to this question is yes, then
what should the new restriction be. How should it be determined? For example,
set in regulation or set by Ofcom following consultation and reviewing
periodically.</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The majority of responses (63%) supported a relaxation of the current
50% restriction however there was no clear consensus to the level this should
be increased to. Only 9 responses gave any indication of what an increase ought
to be, and this ranged from 60%-100% (1 x 60%, 4 x 75%, 3 x 80% & 1x 100%).
Two responses suggested that whatever the level of increase this ought to be
determined by Ofcom following further consultation, and scope for annual
reviews.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Q.4 Of the two options noted which do
you support and why. Include reasons why you dismiss the alternative option. We
invite you to provide details on other approaches. </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Government Response:</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>In reviewing the comments received, there was a clear consensus from
community stations for introducing a fixed allowance before applying the 50%
rule, as this would be the simplest to operate and give clarity to stations and
to Ofcom in terms of enforcing the new requirements. Having considered the
representations made by commercial stations, the Government believes the fixed
allowance should be set at £15,000 per year. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Q.5 – What way/s could a Fixed
Revenue Allowance be fairly determined if this was to be set by Ofcom. Should
this be set by Ofcom? What facts would Ofcom need to take into account in
setting an appropriate level of allowance?</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Government Response:</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Having considered the representations made by commercial stations, the
Government believes the fixed allowance should be set at a relatively low
figure of £15,000. This equates to around 25% of the mean average income
reported by community radio stations in 2013. This approach favours smaller
community stations. We will ensure that Ofcom is able to review the level of
disregard, following a request by DCMS. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Q.6 – Would you support a
further 5 year extension of a licence beyond the second 5-year period. If you
do not agree, please provide reasons why this should not happen. </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Government Response: </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The Government believes that the arguments for a further five-year
licence term for community radio is compelling and that Ofcom to be afforded
power to extend licence for a third term, for a period up to 5 years. The
requisite for an extension Ofcom satisfied the community radio station
continues to meet current licencing conditions and the format and programming
commitments made in its licence application.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Community Media Association<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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