<div dir="ltr"><br>Ofcom has published its <a href="https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/proposed-annual-plan-2018-19">proposed 2018/19 Annual Plan for consultation</a>, outlining its areas of work for the next financial year.<br><br>Ofcom wants to make sure that people and businesses in the UK get the best from their communications services. They aim to do this by encouraging competition; securing standards and improving quality; and protecting consumers from harm.<br><br>Ofcom's proposed plan highlights all major work areas in the financial year 2018/19. Those with an interest in Ofcom’s work are encouraged to <a href="https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/proposed-annual-plan-2018-19">respond to the consultation</a> by the closing date of 9 February 2018.<br><br>Ofcom is also holding a <a href="https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/proposed-annual-plan-2018-19">series of events</a> to gain direct feedback from industry stakeholders and members of the public on our proposed plan. These events are taking place in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London. <br><br>Each event will begin with a brief presentation, after which there will be an opportunity to comment and ask questions. All meetings are open and free of charge. Further details are available online.<br><br>\\<br><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>Community Media Association</div><div>-- <br></div><div><a href="http://www.commedia.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.commedia.org.uk/</a><br><a href="http://twitter.com/community_media" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/community_media</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CommunityMediaAssociation" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CommunityMediaAssociation</a><br><br>Canstream Internet Radio & Video<br><a href="http://www.canstream.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.canstream.co.uk/</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/canstream" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/canstream</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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