[comtv-l] [cma-l] CMA and Local TV

[Marilyn Hyndman]

Hello

Just to update, you can check if your MP has signed up by clicking here:

http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=35211&SESSION=891

Quite a few have already so obviously if they have there is no need to 
write to them!

If you have written to your MP please let us know as this helps us to 
coordinate.

If you are a television or radio service, ULT would urge you to write to 
all the MPs in the area your service covers. ... all the ones who have 
not signed up.

Sample letters are available should you need one to refer to, and as 
Phil says you can contact him at the email below.

Marilyn Hyndman
Northern Visions/NvTv
23 Donegall Street
Belfast
BT1 2FF

Tel: 028 9024 5495
Fax: 028 9032 6608

NvTv
Belfast Community Television
Free-to-Air on Channel 62/Freq:799.276MHz
Live on line: www.nvtv.co.uk

http://www.northernvisions.org

On 27 Mar 2008, at 10:22, Phil Shepherd wrote:

 > +++ Apologies for cross-posting +++
 >
 > As part of United for Local Television  CMA Council urges members
 > across the community broadcasting sector - radio, web as well as TV -
 > to support the call for the DCMS to publish a Draft Order of Licence
 > for Local TV and our parallel campaigns for the introduction of
 > 'Channel 6' as a new local channel on Freeview, alongside must carry
 > on provision on interleaved spectrum and cable.
 >
 > Local public service TV services could be delivered from upwards of 50
 > locations across the UK.  This is becoming an imperative as ITV
 > further retreats from regional provision.  While online services offer
 > great access to many, the TV in the corner of the living room remains
 > the most accessible platform for many communities.
 >
 > All of the above is entirely feasible, but requires government to
 > recognise that market forces alone will not ensure that universality
 > of access to local public service broadcasting is sustained.  Given
 > the fragile state of consensus in wider society, the need for clear
 > channels of creative communication at a local level has never been
 > greater.  Please contact your MP as a matter of urgency to express
 > your support and to persuade them to sign up to the Early Day Motion
 > number 1013 Tabled by Ian Stewart MP.  It reads:
 >
 > 'That this House congratulates Ofcom in finding a means to deliver
 > local television to every household across the UK on Freeview; and
 > looks to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to introduce a
 > licence for the provision of local public service television during
 > the rollout of digital switchover'.
 >
 > Please remember that the fight for local TV public service
 > broadcasting affects everybody in the community sector.  It's about
 > fundamental points of principle which apply to all of us.  We look
 > forward to your active support!
 >
 > Incidentally, if you would like to get involved but need more
 > information please get in touch via phil at somersetfilm.com
 >
 > Phil Shepherd
 > Chair of Council, CMA