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The Community Radio Order
The Community Radio Order and accompanying Explanatory Memorandum introducing community radio has been laid in Parliament on 15 June. If approved by Parliament, the Order will pave the way for the media regulator, Ofcom, to advertise community radio licences.
Community radio proposes to be a new tier of very local, not-for-profit (or not profit distributing) radio. It should be different from, and complementary to, existing independent local radio. Community radio offers potential benefits in terms of social inclusion, local educational, training and experience, wider access for communities to broadcasting opportunities.
Community Radio Order - Consultation Report (PDF 67kb)
Consultation Responses
On 5 March 2004, the Secretary of State announced that £0.5million had been available for community radio stations. The fund will be managed by Ofcom.
Ofcom has published, for consultation, draft guidance on how to apply for community radio licences.
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