Protecting people from abuse and protecting independent reporting are responsibilities that Parliament should be able to uphold together. The draft Conversion Practices Bill raises questions […]
Declaration of interest: I am a director of Soar Sound, which has been awarded funding through the Local News Fund, and of Radio Lear, which […]
Leicester’s heritage is held in its people, places, collections and everyday memories. Local groups, volunteers and residents have knowledge that can help us understand how […]
The Government’s response to the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee offers an important acknowledgement: the next BBC Charter cannot be designed as though […]
Volunteers from Soar Sound, Documentary Media Centre, Evington Echo and our wider network of partners and collaborators are invited to help capture the stories, conversations […]
What helps people keep community media going? Sometimes it’s knowing which software to use, how to support a new contributor or where to find someone […]
The recent Community Media Café meetings in Leicester and the Foundational Media Exchange online sessions have been bringing together an interesting range of conversations about […]
What should a radio station sound like? Does it have to follow an established format, play recognisable music, feature polished presenters and compete for audience […]
Is the BBC’s Future Being Decided Behind Closed Doors? Why are we learning about potentially significant changes to the BBC licence fee through anonymous briefings […]
The publication of Ofcom’s October 2026 research into public attitudes towards offensive language provides an important opportunity for community media organisations to reflect on their […]
The value of community media is often most apparent in relatively ordinary situations. People come together to share information about their work, residents ask questions, […]
The Decentered Media Exchange sessions are changing their schedule from later this month. The session on Wednesday 14th October 2026 will go ahead as planned. After […]
The House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s report on the BBC Royal Charter Review contains an important recognition: the media environment in which […]
The current debate about the future of UK radio is increasingly being shaped by questions of distribution, connected devices, audience behaviour and the relationship between […]
Foundational Media starts with a straightforward idea. Communities need dependable ways to share knowledge, interpret events, represent their experiences and take part in public life. […]
