17Nov/090
Ofcom Propose Scrapping Local Radio Ownership Rules
A report published today by the broadcasting regulator suggests removing the rules which limit the ownership of multiple stations in the same local area.
The report outlines a number of recommendations for the Sectretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport - Ben Bradshaw.
Currently local station ownership is limited by what's sometimes known as the '2+1' rule - the 2 representing commercial owners, and the 1 representing the BBC. What this means is that where there are at least two commercial stations, as well as a Beeb station, there must be at least two different commercial owners. (Click below if you don't get it).
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