I’m fascinated by community-driven, decentralised media systems that serve as alternatives to corporate-controlled media. These systems emphasise social cohesion, cultural democracy, and democratic engagement. In […]
The launch of the UK Government’s Civil Society Covenant is a welcome and necessary development, particularly for those of us who believe that a healthy, […]
At Decentered Media, we welcome the publication of the PINF Co-Creation News Media Toolkit as a timely and constructive development in the evolving relationship between […]
As producers and collaborators on Spotlight for Soar Sound, we—John Coster and Rob Watson—often find ourselves in conversations that leave a lasting impression. This recent […]
The June 2025 report Measuring the Social Gain of Community Radio, commissioned by Ofcom and prepared by Wavehill, is a welcome and necessary intervention. It […]
The Office for Students (OfS) has recently issued Freedom of Speech guidance (2025) that takes a “very strong” approach to permitting lawful speech on campus. […]
This proposal outlines an opportunity to integrate Community Media Hubs into Leicester’s network of libraries and community centres as part of the current reorganisation proposals […]
I would like to extend our thanks to everyone who joined us at the Leicester Community Media Networking event on Tuesday evening at LCB Depot. […]
The Riverside Festival in Leicester has long been a vibrant celebration of the city’s life and diversity, and this year, Soar Sound community radio was […]
Given the ferocity of discussion on social media, and the need for legacy media providers to remain relevant, would it be possible to reflect pragmatically […]
A new guide published by Community Organisers, Organising for Organisations, offers a timely and practical contribution to the wider movement for democratic renewal, collective voice, […]
The publication of the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods’ green paper Delivering Neighbourhood Renewal: Proposals for Change marks a timely and ambitious moment for policymakers, local […]
Ofcom’s latest report, “Co-creating Ways to Navigate and Mitigate Against Mis and Disinformation”, offers a timely and insightful contribution to the ongoing debate about how […]
In a recent interview on Triggernometry, writer Richard Miniter offered a refreshing shift in the way we think about politics, institutions, and civic life. Moving […]
Migration is not a solitary act. It is not merely the movement of individuals from one place to another in search of work, refuge, or […]
