Community Media Association

Ofcom has announced the award of five new community radio licences in South East England.

The CMA has written to all MPs and key Peers to urge them to support the radio clauses of the Digital Economy Bill, highlighting the significant benefits that the community radio sector will receive as FM spectrum becomes available following digital radio switchover.

The House of Lords Select Committee on Communications has announced a short inquiry into the progress of, and prospects for, digital switchover of both television and radio in the United Kingdom.

Ofcom has published its revised 2009 Broadcasting Code (“the 2009 Code”) which sets rules for TV and radio broadcasts.

Ofcom has announced the award of one new community radio licence to OX4 FM in Oxford.

This updated Memorandum of Understanding will help to support current and future working arrangements between community media groups and the BBC in England.

Radio Teesdale has been selected as the North East Station of the Year (under 300,000) in the Radio Academy Nations & Regions Awards 2009.

Ofcom has published its draft annual plan 2010/11 and is holding a series of public meetings across the UK to hear your views.

Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 262(5) of the Communications Act 2003, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.

This is Ofcom’s second annual report on the community radio sector for the years 2008-2009.