Community Media Association

The Digital Switchover Help Scheme is working with a number of community radio stations and Hospital Radio stations in switchover areas to help raise awareness of the switch to digital television.

Ofcom has published a statement completing its review of the use of premium rate services (PRS) by radio broadcasters.

A new Consortium to promote Digital Participation in the UK has been
launched.

The second round for applications to the Community Radio Fund in 2009/10 will open on 13 October 2009 and will close at end of business on 10 November 2009.

CMA response to the DCMS consultation: “Sustainable, independent and impartial news in the Nations, locally and in the regions”.

The Community Media Forum Europe (CMFE) has responded to the consultation, held by the European Union on “Transforming the digital dividend opportunity into social benefits and economic growth in Europe”.

Potential applicants for community radio licences within the M25 area have now been given a further opportunity to attend a presentation on the licensing process by Ofcom.

Ofcom has issued a Consultation Document on proposed changes to the Broadcasting Code – deadline 4th September 2009.

The CMA and community radio stations around the country are supporting a campaign for an improved financial settlement for the sector including an increased Community Radio Fund.

The CMA’s response to the DCMS Consultation on Amendments to the Community Radio Licensing Regime