Petition · past parliament
Do not legislate to renew community radio licences after 15 years - readvertise!
Closed
47 signatures
What the petition asks
At 15 years we think the question must be asked "is this proposal still the best one out there? Could someone else do better?". Currently community radio licences stop at 15 years and have to be fully readvertised. Politicians are discussing allowing further blind renewals, which we think is wrong.
Originally community radio licences were intended to be awarded for a 5-year term. Parliament then extended this to 10-years, then 15. However these extensions do not ask the question "Is this the best use of the radio spectrum?". 15 years ago most towns/cities had local radio stations, now most are networked shows. Many community stations also have had changed and for some the original cause/reason no longer even exists. 15 years is enough - ask again who is making the best offering locally?
Timeline
| 22 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 May 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
47
Status
Closed
Opened
22 Nov 2018
Closed
22 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.