Community Media Association

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

Ofcom’s Community Radio Fund Panel met on Monday 25 January to consider applications for the second round of grant awards for 2009/10. 14 applicants were awarded grants which totalled £226,532.

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.

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.

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.