# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.bettermedia.uk/c/general-discussion/10.md [Latest](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/categories.md) --- ## [About the General Discussion category](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/about-the-general-discussion-category/431)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0
This category is for general and open discussion for contributors to Better Media. These conversations are open and visible to the public. --- ## [Media Exchange: Exploring Foundational Media](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/media-exchange-exploring-foundational-media/558)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2026 06:48 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/media-exchange-exploring-foundational-media/558 "2026-09-24T06:48:49Z")
Decentered Media is hosting a new series of Media Exchange sessions exploring Foundational Media: the media practices, organisations, skills, technologies and resources that enable communities to communicate, participate… --- ## [DCMS Radio Review - Questions](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/dcms-radio-review-questions/565)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 September 2026 17:23 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/dcms-radio-review-questions/565 "2026-09-23T17:23:18Z")
I’ve posted a blog about the DCMS Radio Review: --- ## [Conversations at Labour Conference 2026](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/conversations-at-labour-conference-2026/562)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2026 08:43 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/conversations-at-labour-conference-2026/562 "2026-09-20T08:43:06Z")
I’ve posted a blog with some prompts for discussion at this year’s Labour Party Conference: --- ## [Ofcom Consultation on Broadcast Radio](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/ofcom-consultation-on-broadcast-radio/532)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 16:08 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/ofcom-consultation-on-broadcast-radio/532 "2026-09-14T16:08:25Z")
Ofcom is consulting on the future licensing of broadcast radio: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/analogue-radio/ofcoms-proposed-strategic-approach-to-broadcast-radio-licensing --- ## [Labour Party Conference 2026](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/labour-party-conference-2026/560)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2026 12:56 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/labour-party-conference-2026/560 "2026-09-03T12:56:33Z")
Is anyone going to the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool this year? I’m happy to meet up for coffee if you are attending. I thought I would try out some social media promotion to try and get some engagement. --- ## [Watch This Space - Discussion Calls](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/watch-this-space-discussion-calls/551)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2026 22:27 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/watch-this-space-discussion-calls/551 "2026-08-27T22:27:48Z")
I’ve set-up some online calls to discuss the DCMS Media Green Paper. The sessions will be held on Zoom. Sign-ups are managed through Luma: 4pm 15 July 2026 https://luma.com/9c0c3vsc 4pm 22 July 2026 https://luma.com… --- ## [Ending Foreign Media Ownership](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/ending-foreign-media-ownership/555)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 July 2026 08:55 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/ending-foreign-media-ownership/555 "2026-07-24T08:55:41Z")
For info: https://pressreleases.responsesource.com/news/107485/exclusive-huge-majority-of-brits-back-an-end-to-foreign/ Barry. --- ## [Nandy Stays at DCMS - Work Really Begins](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/nandy-stays-at-dcms-work-really-begins/554)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 July 2026 07:37 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/nandy-stays-at-dcms-work-really-begins/554 "2026-07-21T07:37:00Z")
I’ve published a blog calling on Lisa Nandy Secretary of State for DCMS to do more to support independent, civic and community media: --- ## [Open Letter to Lisa Nandy & DCMS](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/open-letter-to-lisa-nandy-dcms/550)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2026 05:43 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/open-letter-to-lisa-nandy-dcms/550 "2026-07-06T05:43:56Z")
I’ve sent a letter to Lisa Nandy MP about the decision to come of X. --- ## [DCMS Consultation on Media Green Paper](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/dcms-consultation-on-media-green-paper/548)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2026 09:50 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/dcms-consultation-on-media-green-paper/548 "2026-06-24T09:50:33Z")
I’ve posted a blog about the Consultation on the Media Green Paper launched by DCMS. Any thoughts on this most welcome :slight\_smile: --- ## [Culture Media & Sport Committee Call for Evidence](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/culture-media-sport-committee-call-for-evidence/539)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 April 2026 19:49 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/culture-media-sport-committee-call-for-evidence/539 "2026-04-16T19:49:10Z")
The Committee is inviting submissions (by 6pm on Friday 17 April) on all aspects of the BBC Royal Charter Review including: Purpose The purpose of the BBC given developments in technology and choice, and the fragment… --- ## [Future of News is Local](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/future-of-news-is-local/537)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2026 09:27 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/future-of-news-is-local/537 "2026-03-17T09:27:03Z")
I’ve put out a statement that Better Media welcomes the government’s investment in local news and community radio as a necessary step towards strengthening civic information and public engagement. However, there are conc… --- ## [Social Cohesion Strategy to Include Local Media](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/social-cohesion-strategy-to-include-local-media/536)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2026 10:43 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/social-cohesion-strategy-to-include-local-media/536 "2026-03-12T10:43:14Z")
Local Media, Social Cohesion, and Civic Participation The UK Government’s recent policy document Protecting What Matters: Towards a More Confident, Cohesive, and Resilient United Kingdom places renewed emphasis on the r… --- ## [DCMS Launches Green Paper for BBC Charter Renewal](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/dcms-launches-green-paper-for-bbc-charter-renewal/526)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [3 March 2026 12:31 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/dcms-launches-green-paper-for-bbc-charter-renewal/526 "2026-03-03T12:31:01Z")
“As part of the Charter renewal process, the government is considering options to ensure the BBC is sustainably funded for decades to come, commands the public’s trust - being independent and accountable to the public it… --- ## [DCMS Consultation - Radio's Future](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/dcms-consultation-radios-future/534)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [28 February 2026 09:27 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/dcms-consultation-radios-future/534 "2026-02-28T09:27:35Z")
DCMS have launched a consultation process about the future of radio in teh UK. We should push to be part of this: I’ve posted some comments on social media: “The Government’s review of radio is timely. But will it lo… --- ## [Engaging for more representative media](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/engaging-for-more-representative-media/531)
**Author:** [@Eryn](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/Eryn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 February 2026 09:05 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/engaging-for-more-representative-media/531 "2026-02-04T09:05:03Z")
Hello, I’m Eryn, a French student! I’m in the British section of my international school so I have a World Issues exam at the end of the year. I chose as the topic of my oral the public image of disabled persons in Brita… --- ## [Editors Code of Practice Review](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/editors-code-of-practice-review/529)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2026 11:25 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/editors-code-of-practice-review/529 "2026-01-16T11:25:10Z")
“The Editors’ Code of Practice Committee, which writes and revises the code of standards upheld and enforced by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), has invited suggestions from the public, editors, journ… --- ## [Ofcom Plan of Work 2026 Consultation](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/ofcom-plan-of-work-2026-consultation/525)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 December 2025 11:56 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/ofcom-plan-of-work-2026-consultation/525 "2025-12-08T11:56:44Z")
Hi All Ofcom have published their Workplan proposals for 2026 https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/annual-reports-and-plans/consultation-ofcoms-plan-of-work-202627 They are holding consultation events in Cardiff, Lond… --- ## [Ofcom Call for input: Review of broadcast regulation](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/ofcom-call-for-input-review-of-broadcast-regulation/524)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 November 2025 17:10 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/ofcom-call-for-input-review-of-broadcast-regulation/524 "2025-11-20T17:10:37Z")
Ofcom have launched a new consultation on the future of Broadcast Regulation. I will review the document and update some notes in our Member’s Policy Discussion thread. https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/pu… --- ## [Community Radio Fund - Foundational Principles](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/community-radio-fund-foundational-principles/516)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2025 10:37 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/community-radio-fund-foundational-principles/516 "2025-05-15T10:37:36Z")
I’ve posted a blog and policy review of the increase in funding for Community Radio, noting principles for regenerative and socially accountable priorities, as expressed in the Foundational Economy model: --- ## [BBC DAB Proposals](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/bbc-dab-proposals/514)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 April 2025 07:42 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/bbc-dab-proposals/514 "2025-04-11T07:42:29Z")
I’ve posted a blog about Ofcom’s response to the BBC Proposals for new DAB services. --- ## [Updating roles within Better Media](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/updating-roles-within-better-media/512)
**Author:** [@GarethLowe](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/GarethLowe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 March 2025 10:21 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/updating-roles-within-better-media/512 "2025-03-24T10:21:12Z")
Following the departure of Rowan Gavin, our one-day a week worker, Better Media is being coordinated and effectively managed by a “team” of three individuals: Josef Davies-Coates and Gareth Lowe, the co-founders, and Rob… --- ## [Foundational Economics - Media Reform](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/foundational-economics-media-reform/513)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [23 March 2025 13:20 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/foundational-economics-media-reform/513 "2025-03-23T13:20:21Z")
I’m looking into the principles of Foundational Economics, and wondering how they can be applied to the media reform discussions we are engaged in? What happens when media is no longer seen as an essential part of democ… --- ## [Ofcom Affordability Tracking](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/ofcom-affordability-tracking/510)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 February 2025 14:24 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/ofcom-affordability-tracking/510 "2025-02-28T14:24:47Z")
I’ve posted a blog about Ofcom’s proposal to limit its Communications Affordability Tracking --- ## [Irish Future of Media Commission](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/irish-future-of-media-commission/509)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 February 2025 10:40 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/irish-future-of-media-commission/509 "2025-02-24T10:40:38Z")
I spoke with Brian Greene last week, of Craol, the Irish Community Radio body. We talked about the way Ireland established an inclusive commission that looked at the needs of citizens in future regulatory provision and s… --- ## [Decentered Media Podcast - Public Purpose Media](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/decentered-media-podcast-public-purpose-media/506)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 February 2025 09:59 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/decentered-media-podcast-public-purpose-media/506 "2025-02-01T09:59:19Z")
Hi All I had a really good conversation with Tom Chivers of the Media Reform Coalition about public purpose media. I’m keen to get some feedback. --- ## [Better Media Socials](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-socials/504)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2025 17:36 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/better-media-socials/504 "2025-01-23T17:36:36Z")
We are now on BlueSky --- ## [Ofcom Local Media Review Update](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/ofcom-local-media-review-update/503)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2025 11:23 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/ofcom-local-media-review-update/503 "2025-01-23T11:23:56Z")
I attended the Ofcom Workplan 2025/26 session on Tuesday at Riverside House. I managed to ask a question about how Ofcom will continue to monitor the BBC’s PSM role in the context of the cuts to BBC Local Radio. I also… --- ## [Cuts to BBC Radio 3 Drama](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/cuts-to-bbc-radio-3-drama/502)
**Author:** [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2025 11:11 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/cuts-to-bbc-radio-3-drama/502 "2025-01-16T11:11:07Z")
I’ve posted a blog about the proposed cuts to BBC Radio 3’s Drama Output. [Next page](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/c/general-discussion/10.md?page=1)