Half the Picture – Will the DCMS Community Radio Symposium Help or Hinder?
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is hosting a symposium on the future of Community Radio in the UK, scheduled for Tuesday, 26th March […]
Policy Discussion
Wanted – A Civic and Community Media Alliance
With the prospect of a change of government in the UK, it is increasingly clear that the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) isn’t […]
Using Media to Address UK Social Health Disparities
According to Sir Michael Marmot, a leading expert on health inequalities, the most pressing social issues in the UK are closely tied to health disparities […]
Ofcom Local Media Review
The Ofcom review of Local Media in the UK, while broad in its aims to assess and understand the evolving landscape of local media, raises […]
Left Behind Neighbourhoods and Local Media
The report “A Neighbourhood Strategy for National Renewal” is produced by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods, in collaboration with Local Trust, […]
Media Bill – The End of Local Radio?
The Media Bill has now been published on the UK Parliament website. The bill proposes sweeping reforms to the legislative framework regulating public service broadcasters […]
Silver Voices – Universal Broadcasting Report
The report “Safeguarding Universality: The Future of Broadcast TV and Radio” is a significant contribution to media research here in the UK, and is a […]
DAB Uptake – Ofcom’s Latest Review
The transition to digital radio has been promised in the UK for more than a decade, and still the resilience of analogue broadcasting demonstrates how […]
Ofcom Updates Impact Assessment Guidance
It’s good to see that Ofcom has published the results of their consultation on the process of Impact Assessments, and that they have made considerable […]
It’s Time to Stop Conflating Interest With Identity in Broadcast Law and Regulation
Is our race, sex or sexual orientation simply a matter of collective interest? Do the characteristics that define our identity rest on a set of […]
Ofcom Annual Report 2023 – Where’s the Focus on Equality Impact Assessments?
Ofcom’s 2022/23 Annual Report outlines several initiatives and strategies related to radio broadcasting and the promotion of the needs of minority communities and people defined […]
Is There Such A Thing as Local Commercial Radio?
In the dynamic landscape of broadcasting, the distinction between local and commercial radio is a critical one, shaped by a complex set of definitions and […]
Culture and Democracy – How Cultural Participation Drives Positive Civic Engagement
The report “Culture and Democracy: The Evidence” aims to help policymakers understand the relationship between culture and democracy, and how this may inform decision-making. It […]
Labour’s Media Policy: A Call for Clarity and Public Engagement
As the Labour Party gears up for the next general election, questions are emerging about their plans for the regulation and provision of media. While […]
Community Radio is Not Local Radio – Protecting Social Gain and Key Commitments
DCMS has started to consult on the legislative changes that will shape community radio following the passage of the Media Bill which is going through […]