Consultations

One of the major areas of VLV's work is to respond to public consultations on broadcasting held by government, regulators and broadcasters. Since 1984, VLV has responded to all major public consultations, and has made the case for public service broadcasting.

There are a number of consultations currently open. The ones listed here are of particular interest to VLV.

Ofcom - Digital Switchover and 800MHz Clearance - Management of transitional coverage issues closing date 6 October 2010
Ofcom - Local Media Assessment Guidance closing date 20 September 2010
Ofcom - Local commercial analogue radio licence durations closing date 9 September 2010
BBC Trust - Windows of Creative Competition - second review closing date 6 September 2010
BBC Trust - Online Independent supply review closing date 6 September 2010

Further details can be obtained from the Ofcom call centre 020 7981 3000 or at www.ofcom.org.uk or from the BBC at www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust

VLV Reponses to 2010 Consultations

VLV's Response to BBC Trust Review of BBC Radio 3, 4 and 7 (24 August 2010)
VLV's Response to BBC Trust On-Demand Syndication (20 July 2010)
VLV's Response to BBC Trust Strategy Review (24 May 2010)
VLV's Response to DCMS Review of Free-to-Air Listed Events (19 March 2010)
VLV's Response to House of Lords Select Committee on Communications - Evidence to Enquiry on Digital Switchover of Television and Radio (January 2010)

Consultations 2008-2009

Consultations pre 2008

This is a selection of VLV's older responses to consultations. Further information can be obtained from Linda Forbes on 01474 352835.

BBC Royal Charter - 2005 Government Green Paper

Ofcom Consultation 2

Ofcom Public Service Renewal - Phase 1

BBC Charter Renewal

Speech At IEA Conference on the Future of Broadcasting

Editorial notes from VLV's April's bulletin on the Communication Bill

The Communication Bill and The Citizen

The New Office Of Communication - the OFCOM Board has been appointed

The new Communications Bill - Why VLV is so concerned by Jocelyn Hay, VLV chairman.

Public Matters - Observations and Reservations about the 2002 Draft Communications Bill

VLV's response to the ITC consultation on the applications it received for Licences to operate Digital Multiplexes

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Consultations