This draft Statutory Instrument supersedes the draft of the same title which was laid before Parliament and published on 22nd January 2015 (ISBN 978-0-11-112778-0). It is being issued free of charge to all known recipients of that Statutory Instrument.

Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 262(5) of, and paragraph 17(2) of Schedule 14 to, the Communications Act 2003, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.

2015 No.

Broadcasting

The Community Radio (Amendment) Order 2015

Made

Coming into force in accordance with article 1

The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 262 and 402(3) of, and paragraph 11 of Schedule 14 to, the Communications Act 20031.

The community radio services to which this Order applies are, or are to be, provided primarily for the good of members of the public or of a particular community, rather than for commercial reasons. The Secretary of State considers that the provision of those services confers, or would confer, significant benefits on the public or on the communities for which they are provided.

In accordance with paragraph 17(1) of Schedule 14 to the Communications Act 2003, the Secretary of State has consulted OFCOM.

In accordance with section 262(5) of, and paragraph 17(2) of Schedule 14 to, that Act, a draft of this Order was laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.