The future’s bright for local broadcasting Award ceremonies, big birthdays, nail-
The licence extension means that the
biting licence renewals, studio expansions,
popular radio station can now make firm
outdoor and on-the-road broadcasts and,
plans for the future.
er, bug hotels (not to mention 24-hour
“We’ve already started to plan for a satellite
transmission throughout the Waveney
studio hub in Eye,” said Chris. “And are
Valley) - it’s been all go for Park Radio over
looking to bring on stream a further satellite
the last six months.
studio hub in Harleston. These studios will give closer access to Park Radio for
Licence to thrill until (at least) 2027
members of the public.”
With its current licence due to expire in 2022, applying to media regulator Ofcom
Time to celebrate
for an extension was top of Park Radio’s list
Further recognition of the great work Park
earlier this year. And, the good news is,
Radio does for the community was received
thanks to a compelling and well-supported
just weeks later. At the end of July all of Park
submission, it’s been granted. “In July, we
Radio’s volunteers were given a Community
received excellent news from Ofcom
Champion award from South Norfolk
confirming that they’ve agreed to a five-year
Council. This was presented by Florence
extension to our broadcasting licence to
Ellis, chairman of the council at a special
2027,” said station manager, Chris Moyse.
reception held at The Corn Hall. It was
“This extension didn’t just happen. We were
described by Chris Moyse as “a truly
supported by Diss Town Council, South
memorable day”.
Norfolk District Council, Richard Bacon (MP),
And that’s not the only celebration in the
local businesses and listeners. It was your
calendar. On 28 November, the radio
endorsements of the good work that we do
station marks its 4th birthday of
that helped us achieve this extension. And,
broadcasting full time.
here at Park Radio, the whole team would like to say THANK YOU.” 16 Diss Matters Winter 2021
