Rebuilding Trust from the Middle – A Public Purpose Media Agenda for the UK
Ian Murray MP’s new role as UK Minister for Media offers a chance to build a public purpose media framework linking science, technology, business, health, […]
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Spotlight on Leicester – Communities Together Festival 2025
The Spotlight on Leicester programme at the Communities Together Festival 2025 highlighted the role of community radio in fostering civic dialogue, creativity, and shared identity. […]
Is There Sufficient Grounded Sociological Research into Media Use in the UK?
Grounded sociological research into media use in the UK is limited and under-attended. While community radio repeats outdated formats, social media creators like Billy Moore’s […]
The Power of Collaboration in Community Media: Reflections from Spotlight on Arts
How can collaborative community media strengthen local connections and cultural life? What benefits do volunteers gain by sharing their skills with grassroots media projects? Why […]
Building a Civic Media Network in Leicester – Reflections and Next Steps
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. […]
Building the Future of Local Media Together – Join Us at LCB Depot on June 10th
The media landscape is changing, and it’s changing fast. As the barriers to participation shift, and the boundaries between civic life, creativity, and digital storytelling […]
Rethinking Community Media – From Fragmentation to Shared Civic Life
In a recent speech, the UK Prime Minister warned that Britain risks becoming an “island of strangers,” raising a sharp challenge to those working in […]
Reimagining Citizenship Through Media – What ‘Closing the Void’ Misses About Democracy and Daily Life
The recent report Closing the Void: Can We Reconnect Politics with Associational Life? published by Power to Change, offers a timely and necessary exploration of […]
Strengthening Integration Through Community Media – A Response to the UK Government’s Immigration Reforms
The UK Government’s latest immigration strategy, detailed in the Restoring Control over the Immigration System White Paper (May 2025), sets out a significant recalibration of […]
A Civic Future for Community Media and Library Services in Leicester
As Leicester City Council embarks on a public consultation about the future of its Library and Information Services, there is a valuable opportunity to open […]
Reframing Media Literacy – Participation, Place, and the Foundational Economy
The Lords Select Committee for Communications and Digital has launched a vital inquiry into the state of media literacy in the UK, with a call […]
Welcoming the Plan for Neighbourhoods – The Missing Role of Community Media
The UK Government’s today announced its Plan for Neighbourhoods. This plan represents a significant step towards addressing long-standing issues of deprivation, social inequality, and community […]
Why Decentered Media Matters in a Changing Landscape – And Why Your Support is Essential
The media landscape is shifting at an unprecedented pace. Traditional national institutions that once shaped public debate are losing themselves, struggling to define their role […]
How Do We Define the Social Value of Community Media
Community media and community-focused communications projects are essential in giving people the tools, spaces, and opportunities to tell our own stories, amplify marginalised voices, and […]
Social Gain and Community Media – A Missed Opportunity?
Community media has long been understood as more than just an alternative to commercial and public service broadcasting. At its core, it is meant to […]