BBC Leicester’s “Only Station Made in Leicester” Claim – and What Came Next
BBC Radio Leicester’s claim to be “the only station made in Leicester for Leicester” has been challenged, with the BBC now admitting the promotion overstated […]
Community Radio
A Shared Frequency – Reflections on Community Radio from Leicester to Ahmednagar
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 […]
Reaffirming Social Gain – A Critical Evaluation of Ofcom’s ‘Measuring the Social Gain of Community Radio’ Report
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 […]
Soar Sound at Leicester’s Riverside Festival – A City in Conversation
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 […]
Community Radio in Ireland with Brian Greene
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https://decentered.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Decentered-Media-Podcast-Brian-Greene-001-2025-02-20-Mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowFor the latest episode of the Decentered Media Podcast, Rob Watson spoke with Brian Greene about the history, challenges, and future […]
Welcoming the CRAOL Report – Community Radio’s Vital Role in Social Benefit Media
The Community Radio Research Report (February 2025), commissioned by CRAOL (Community Radio Ireland), provides a significant indicator of the value of community radio and the […]
Understanding Social Gain Before Responding to the Wavehill Survey
Wavehill Communications has launched a survey to measure Social Gain in UK community radio. While this survey is an important opportunity to reflect on the […]
Supporting Resilience and Change – Snehalaya’s Impact in Ahmednagar
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https://decentered.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Snehalaya-Interviews-001-2024-11-06-Mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowAt an event this week organised by John Coster of the Parallel Lives Network in Leicester, community advocates Joyce Connolly and […]
Community Radio – A Squandered Inheritance?
The Labour Government in the 2000s introduced community radio to strengthen local voices, providing access to a media platform that prioritised inclusion and representation. Community […]
Considering the Future of Community Radio: What Could Be Lost with Ofcom’s Proposed Changes?
I want to share some thoughts on Ofcom’s recent proposals to change the reporting process for Key Commitments for Analogue Community Radio stations. As someone […]
Soar Sound’s Pop-Up Radio at Leicester Riverside Festival
On the 1st and 2nd of June 2024, Soar Sound, a new community radio station from Leicester, set up a pop-up radio station at the […]
Why Key Commitments Matter
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https://decentered.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Why-Key-Commitments-Matter-001-2024-04-13.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowThis post discusses the importance and enforcement of Key Commitments for Ofcom-licensed community radio stations in the UK. It details the […]
Ofcom Consultation on Key Commitments Reporting – Briefing Paper
This is a briefing paper to accompany the Community Radio Key Commitments Consultation Workshop. Ofcom is proposing to streamline and simplify Key Commitments for analogue […]
Community Radio Consultation Workshop – Shaping the Future of Key Commitments Reporting
Decentered Media, in collaboration with Better Media, is organising online meetings to engage stakeholders in a collective response to Ofcom’s consultation on proposed changes to […]
Community Radio Volunteer Roles and Training
The post outlines the significance of a systematic approach to the training and management of volunteers within community radio stations. It highlights the importance of […]