MUMBAI: Ofcom today announces the award of three new community radio licences. These are the first awards in Ofcom’s third round of community radio licensing.
Community radio services are provided on a not-for-profit basis focusing on the delivery of specific social benefits to enrich a particular geographical community or a community of interest. Licences are awarded for a five-year period.
Ofcom has awarded community radio licences to:
Fantasy Radio (Devizes, Wiltshire): Fantasy Radio will provide an entertaining, educational and informative service for the community of Devizes and surrounding villages.
Frome FM (Frome, Somerset): Frome FM will broadcast a local community service focussed on serving the tastes and interests of people who live and work in and around Frome.
WCR Community Radio (Warminster, Wiltshire): WCR Community Radio will broadcast a local community service for the people of Warminster and the surrounding area. There will be a particular focus on serving the over 35s and 16-20 age groups.