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Radio

Statement: talkSPORT – proposals to reduce AM coverage

Published: 2 December 2024

Last updated: 10 February 2025

talkSPORT is seeking Ofcom’s permission to switch off seven transmitter sites which would reduce the coverage of its AM national commercial radio licence from 92.0% of the UK adult population to 88.9%.

Radio Broadcast Update – January 2025

Published: 7 February 2025

A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in January 2025.

Apply for improvements to existing coverage and coverage extensions for commercial radio services

Published: 18 February 2022

Last updated: 6 February 2025

Consultation: Designation of Radio Selection Services – principles and methods for Ofcom’s recommendations

Published: 4 February 2025

A consultation on the principles and methods we propose to use in making recommendations to the Secretary of State for designating radio selection services.

Commercial radio industry data collection

Published: 23 January 2024

Last updated: 23 January 2025

Information on submitting radio relevant turnover returns for commercial licence holders.

Radio Broadcast Update – December 2024

Published: 10 January 2025

A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in December 2024.

Amending your radio licence

Published: 4 June 2010

Last updated: 20 December 2024

Details of how to amend your radio licence.

Consultation: local commercial radio licence renewals

Published: 11 December 2024

We welcome views from interested parties on our proposals and any other factors worth considering when determining whether a multiplex is suitable for a licensee’s needs under the New Renewal Route set out in our consultation.

Radio broadcast update – November 2024

Published: 6 December 2024

A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in November 2024.

Apply for improvements to existing coverage and coverage extensions for community radio services

Published: 18 February 2022

Last updated: 6 December 2024

This document invites applications for changes to the coverage of existing community radio services. Community radio services can apply for an improvement to existing coverage within the current licensed coverage area or, in specific circumstances, for an extension of the licensed coverage area.

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