Ofcom Update: Ofcom rejects Format change requests to Smooth Radio in London and the North-West

Ofcom's Radio Licensing Committee has rejected Format change requests, submitted by Guardian Media Group (GMG), regarding Smooth Radio in London (102.2FM) and the North-West (100.4FM). GMG wished to remove the obligation to broadcast 45 hours of jazz music on each station in return for providing a 24 hour jazz service on DAB in London and the North-West.
 
Ofcom welcomes GMG’s desire to provide jazz services on DAB. However, under existing legislation, Ofcom cannot link consideration of a change to analogue radio services to a proposed change to DAB services.
 
Please use the following link for further details:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/smoothfmformat/statement/

 

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