Excellent long read here from our member Rob Watson on the distinction between local and community radio, issues with current representation and the potential implications of the #MediaBill

#KnowTheMedia #communitymedia #communityradio

https://decentered.co.uk/community-radio-is-not-local-radio-protecting-social-gain-and-key-commitments/

Last week, we submitted evidence to the DCMS committee on the #MediaBill, with a particular focus on potential impacts for local, community and non-commercial radio services. Read a summary or the full submission on our blog:

#ChangeTheMedia #communityradio #localradio

https://bettermedia.uk/2023/05/25/submitting-evidence-on-the-draft-media-bill/

Our April update - work on building connections with trade unions and our guide to Local Community Media Co-ops continues apace. Plus work around the #MediaBill and the #Ofcom Impact Assessment Review.

#BeTheMedia #KnowTheMedia #ChangeTheMedia

https://bettermedia.uk/2023/04/27/april-2023-update/

It's not just the repeal of Section 40 - there are many other proposals in the draft #mediabill that could have dangerous effects on independent media, especially radio. Join this discussion with Decentered Media next week to start building a community response.

#ChangeTheMedia

https://decentered.co.uk/community-media-discussion-media-bill-and-community-radio/

As another month comes to an end, we have another update on our recent work. Including: planning meetings with trade unions, reflections on the #MediaDemocracyFestival and the #MediaBill, and more!

#BeTheMedia #KnowTheMedia #ChangeTheMedia

https://bettermedia.uk/2023/03/30/march-2023-update/

With the release of the draft #MediaBill and the threatened repeal of #Section40, this is a great time to check out the excellent archive at Discover Leveson. Fully searchable, easy-to-use - highly recommended!

#KnowTheMedia #Leveson

https://discoverleveson.co.uk

This summary of the new draft #MediaBill from Hacked Off is spot-on - even the last remnants of the #Leveson reforms are being wiped away, after years of blatant refusal by the Tories to implement reforms supported by parliament. Their incentives are clear.

#mediareform #KnowTheMedia

https://hackinginquiry.org/draft-media-bill-to-include-repeal-of-press-freedom-provision-leveson-incentive-section-40-of-the-crime-and-courts-act-2013/