<div dir="ltr">A reminder - DCMS has published its consultation on community radio. The deadline for responses is <strong>23rd April 2014</strong>.
<p>Below is the link to the consultation document:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/community-radio-consultation" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/community-radio-consultation</a></p>
<p>We urge you all to respond to this consultation, whether as a
licensed station or other interested party, and where possible to copy
your response to the us at the CMA to inform our response to it on your
behalf.</p>
<p>We have created an online form on our website for you to respond/copy your response to us – here:</p><p></p><a href="http://www.commedia.org.uk/dcms-community-radio-consultation-response-form/">http://www.commedia.org.uk/dcms-community-radio-consultation-response-form/</a><br>
<p>The questions in the consultation are below. We look forward to working with you all to ensure a better future for community radio.</p>
<p>Best wishes</p>
<p><strong>Community Media Association<br></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Question 1</strong> – Do you agree that the restriction on
community radio, whose coverage areas overlap with commercial radio
licence areas with fewer than 150,000 adults in their measured coverage
area, should be removed. If you disagree with this statement please
substantiate with details from any available source. <b> </b></p>
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<p><strong>Question 2</strong> – 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.<b> </b></p>
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<p><strong>Question 3</strong> – 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.</p>
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<p><strong>Question 4</strong> – Of the two options noted above which do
you support, and why. Include reasons why you dismiss the alternative
option. We invite you to provide details on other approaches for
consideration. <b> </b></p>
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<p><strong>Question 5</strong> – 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. <b> </b></p>
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<p><strong>Question 6</strong> – 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.</p>
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<p><strong>Question 7</strong> – How can Community Radio Fund grant funding be better used.<b> </b></p>
<i>There are no plans to alter how decisions are taken to distribute
the grant however we welcome views on other ways in which the grant
could be better targeted and how might this be done.<br><br>\\<br><br></i><div>Community Media Association<br>-- <br><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>
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