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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-GB link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Take it to the General at the CFA (Community Frustration Association) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Others you can take your case to are :-<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>The Bang head against a brick wall Association of Great Britain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>We’re not listening Confederation of England<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>UK Going around in circles Society<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Peeing in the Wind Federation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>J</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Looking forward to hearing more speakers from these associations on Saturday </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>J</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Onwards and Upwards<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Whatever happens, Keep smilin’ kids. Our situations are frustrating, but at least we can still raise a chuckle or two.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Nick Dumpty / Chairman Monkeeeee Magic Association<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk [mailto:cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Cannock Chase Radio<br><b>Sent:</b> 13 December 2016 14:08<br><b>To:</b> The Community Media Association Discussion List <cma-l@mailman.commedia.org.uk><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [cma-l] Station Closures<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Bill<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>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<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Regards <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br clear=all><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Jane Hughes (Director)<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Cannock Radio Ltd<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Unit 2 Wynns Venture Center<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Broad Street<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Bridgtown<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Cannock <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Staff<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>WS11 0XL<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Office - 01543 622556<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Studio - 01543 622555<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Out of Hours - 07852 462888<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><img width=200 height=70 style='width:2.0833in;height:.7291in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0B1S6_2fcUQdIRHFPWEI0SGFYMGM&revid=0B1S6_2fcUQdIRUNJU29RejJCZXArVUlxaTJCN3VOUTZLRi9VPQ"><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Tue, Dec 13, 2016 at 1:07 PM, Bill Best <<a href="mailto:bill.best@commedia.org.uk" target="_blank">bill.best@commedia.org.uk</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm'><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Jane<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for your email and messages on Facebook.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Best regards<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Bill<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>-- <br clear=all><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Operations Manager<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>Community Media Association<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.commedia.org.uk" target="_blank">http://www.commedia.org.uk</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://twitter.com/community_media" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/community_media</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><a href="https://facebook.com/CommunityMediaAssociation" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/CommunityMediaAssociation</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>Canstream Internet Radio<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.canstream.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.canstream.co.uk</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://twitter.com/canstream" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/canstream</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On 13 December 2016 at 08:47, Cannock Chase Radio <<a href="mailto:office@cannockradio.com" target="_blank">office@cannockradio.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm'><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dear CMA<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>What are the CMA doing about this? <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Do the CMA support new licencing ?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Is this being discussed in the DCMS?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>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?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Your thoughts please<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Regards<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br clear=all><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Jane Hughes (Director)<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Cannock Radio Ltd<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Unit 2 Wynns Venture Center<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Broad Street<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Bridgtown<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Cannock <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Staff<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>WS11 0XL<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Office - 01543 622556<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Studio - 01543 622555<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Out of Hours - 07852 462888<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=200 height=70 style='width:2.0833in;height:.7291in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0B1S6_2fcUQdIRHFPWEI0SGFYMGM&revid=0B1S6_2fcUQdIRUNJU29RejJCZXArVUlxaTJCN3VOUTZLRi9VPQ"><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br><br>Reply - <a href="mailto:cma-l@commedia.org.uk" target="_blank">cma-l@commedia.org.uk</a><br><br>The cma-l mailing list is a members' service provided by the Community Media Association - <a href="http://www.commedia.org.uk" target="_blank">http://www.commedia.org.uk</a><br>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/community_media" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/community_media</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CommunityMediaAssociation" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/CommunityMediaAssociation</a><br>Canstream Internet Radio & Video: <a href="http://www.canstream.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.canstream.co.uk/</a><br>_______________________________________________<br><br>Mailing list guidelines: <a href="http://www.commedia.org.uk/about/cma-email-lists/email-list-guidelines/" target="_blank">http://www.commedia.org.uk/about/cma-email-lists/email-list-guidelines/</a><br>_______________________________________________<br><br>To unsubscribe or manage your CMA-L mailing list subscription please visit:<br><a href="http://mailman.commedia.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/cma-l" target="_blank">http://mailman.commedia.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/cma-l</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://mailfoogae.appspot.com/t?sender=aYmlsbGJlc3RjbWFAZ21haWwuY29t&type=zerocontent&guid=f05bc57c-3903-4c89-9977-2642e8a9f8b2"><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Gadugi",sans-serif;color:white'>ᐧ</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><br>_______________________________________________<br><br>Reply - <a href="mailto:cma-l@commedia.org.uk">cma-l@commedia.org.uk</a><br><br>The cma-l mailing list is a members' service provided by the Community Media Association - <a href="http://www.commedia.org.uk" target="_blank">http://www.commedia.org.uk</a><br>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/community_media" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/community_media</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CommunityMediaAssociation" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/CommunityMediaAssociation</a><br>Canstream Internet Radio & Video: <a href="http://www.canstream.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.canstream.co.uk/</a><br>_______________________________________________<br><br>Mailing list guidelines: <a href="http://www.commedia.org.uk/about/cma-email-lists/email-list-guidelines/" target="_blank">http://www.commedia.org.uk/about/cma-email-lists/email-list-guidelines/</a><br>_______________________________________________<br><br>To unsubscribe or manage your CMA-L mailing list subscription please visit:<br><a href="http://mailman.commedia.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/cma-l" target="_blank">http://mailman.commedia.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/cma-l</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></body></html>