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 […]
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 […]
The Khan Review, led by Dame Sara Khan and commissioned by the UK government, explores contemporary threats to social cohesion and the resilience of the […]
Loneliness among middle-aged people in England, and indeed globally, is increasingly recognised as a significant issue, impacting mental and physical health, community cohesion, and overall […]
In this episode of the Decentered Media podcast, I delve into the motivations and impacts of volunteers in community radio. Drawing insights from the detailed […]
This post focuses on the motivations and challenges of volunteers in community radio, emphasising the value and impact of volunteering on personal growth, skill development, […]
Ofcom, the communications regulator in the UK, expects community radio stations to adhere to good governance practices.[i] Community radio stations, like other voluntary service and […]
How can radio represent the mixed histories of our neighbourhoods, towns and cities? Where are the shared spaces that we use to come together and […]
DCMS, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, has launched a consultation on analogue community radio licensing.[i] The purpose of the consultation is to […]
Leicester Stories and Leicester Community Radio (LCR) will be attending the Western Park Festival 2023. This exciting collaboration will bring together two community-focused initiatives to […]
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 […]
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 […]
At our community media discussion from 6pm on Tuesday 18th April, we are hosting an open discussion about the recently published Media Bill. This legislation […]
One of the principal aims of community radio in the United Kingdom is to improve and enhance community cohesion, but what do we mean by […]
This week in our Community Media Discussion, we’ll be chatting about how community radio is defined by each station’s key commitments, and what this means […]
