Ofcom Update: Ofcom sets out radio sector reform

Ofcom today published its statement on future regulation of the commercial and community radio sectors. Ofcom’s approach simplifies regulation for the commercial radio sector, whilst safeguarding the interests of listeners.

In particular, Ofcom's statement sets out that:

• all FM stations should provide at least 10 hours of locally-made programmes each weekday (including breakfast) and a minimum of four hours at a weekend.
• smaller stations may be able to share a large proportion of this programming (outside breakfast) with other nearby stations;

Ofcom’s revised proposals on local programming are subject to a further Consultation, which closes on 21 December 2007.

 

Furthermore, Ofcom welcomes today’s announcement made by the Department for Culture Media and Sport to set up a Digital Radio Working Group. Ofcom will play a major role in this group which has been tasked to assess the conditions needed for digital platforms to become the predominant means of delivering radio in the UK.

 

The news release is available at:
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/11/nr_20071122a
 
The full statement and further consultation document is available at:
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/futureradio07/
 

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