Panj Pani Radio community radio licence application form
1. Station Name Guidance Notes What is the proposed station name? This is the name you expect to use to identify the station on air.
Panj Pani Radio
2. Community to be served Guidance Notes Define the community or communities you are It is a legislative requirement that a service is intended proposing to serve. Drawing from various sources of primarily to serve one or more communities (whether or data (e.g. from the Office of Population, Census and not it also serves other members of the public) and we Survey) and in relation to your proposed coverage need to understand who comprises that community or area, please determine the size of the population communities. The target community will also be concerned and the make-up of the population as a specified in the licence, if this application is successful. whole, along with any relevant socio-economic The legislation defines a ‘community’ as: people who live information that would support your application. or work or undergo education or training in a particular (Please tell us the sources of the information you area or locality, or people who have one or more provide.) interests or characteristics in common. Answer in fewer than 300 words:
To broadcast content that is popular and relevant to the Punjabi speaking Sikh, Hindu and Muslim community of Royal Leamington Spa. The town is commonly known as Leamington Spa. With current population of around 50,000 the town’s growth was largely due to the natural spa springs. It boasts dramatic Regency architecture, delightful parks and gardens and a unique mix of top quality shopping. With impressive array of entertainment venues, rich choice of restaurants and some of the country’s best spas and salons makes Royal Leamington Spa one of the most appealing towns in the UK. Based on 2011 census, population make -up is as follows: White: British 38,197 77.18% White: Irish 1,037 2.10% White: Gypsy or Irish Traveller 17 0.03% White: Other 3,302 6.67% White Total 42,553 85.98% Asian or Asian British: Indian 3,187 6.44% Asian or Asian British: Pakistani 240 0.48% Asian or Asian British: Bangladeshi 27 0.05% Asian or Asian British: Chinese 399 0.81% Asian or Asian British: Other Asian 677 1.37% Asian or Asian British: Total 4,530 9.15% Black or Black British: Caribbean 234 0.47% Black or Black British: African 122 0.25% Black or Black British: Other Black 60 0.12% Black or Black British: Total 525 1.06% Mixed: White and Black Caribbean 403 0.81% Mixed: White and Black African 122 0.25% Mixed: White and Asian 496 1.00% Mixed: Other Mixed 316 0.64% Mixed Total: 1,337 2.70%
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Other: Arab 109 0.22% Other: Any other ethnic group 437 0.88% Other: Total 546 1.10% Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority: Total 6,938 14.02% Total: 49,491 100.00% Royal Leamington Spa is identified by Ofcom as unserved area. We propose to broadcast content that is popular and relevant to Punjabi speaking Sikh, Hindu and Muslim community that is overlooked by mass-media broadcasters. Our programmes will reflect local community and issues it faces.
3. Proposed area Guidance Notes What is the area you propose to serve? Although we believe it is helpful to set guidance that frequency availability may often limit transmission powers to around 25 watts and the coverage radius to around 5km, we are adopting a more flexible approach and will consider applications for wider areas where applicants can demonstrate that the proposed coverage area will better serve the target community, and where it is technically possible. https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/10 1459/community-radio-future-licensing-technical-policy- statement.pdf
Panj Pani Radio proposes to cover town of Royal Leamington Spa in the Warwickshire within 5KM radius.
Programmes and programme output: Definitions: Studio location: The studio from which the service will be broadcast should be located within the licensed area. Locally-produced: Locally-produced output is output made and broadcast from within the service’s licensed coverage area. (It is anticipated that most stations will produce the bulk of their output themselves, in the locality. However, for some target communities it may be appropriate for fairly high levels of output to originate from outside the licensed area.) Live output: is that which is produced by a presenter in the studio at the time of broadcast. (The amount of live output may vary between different services depending on the needs or expectations of the target community.) Original output: output that is first produced for and transmitted by the service, and excludes output that was transmitted elsewhere before. Original output can be live or voice-tracked. Repeat broadcasts of original output do not count towards the minimum requirement. Peak time: it may be helpful to state what material will be broadcast in ‘peak time’. If you do, please say what you consider peak time to be for your target community (this may vary from station to station). Automated output/voice-tracked material: most stations will carry automated output at some time. The amount of automated or voice-tracked material does not need to be specified in the Key Commitments. Sustaining service/third party produced material: if you intend to broadcast material produced by a different organisation please state what it is and how much (per day or week as appropriate). 4. Programming output Guidance Notes Please fill-in all three questions below The law requires applicants to state their proposals for Question A asks you to describe your programme providing a service that would: service. (i) cater for the tastes and interests of members of its Question B relates to how your output will serve the target community or communities (or for any tastes and interests of your target community. particular tastes and interests in those communities); Question C is about how your service will broaden (ii) broaden the range of programmes available on non- BBC local services (commercial and community
Panj Pani Radio community radio licence application form the range of local (non-BBC) services available in stations) to members of the relevant community or your area. communities; Later in this form you will be asked to draft your own (iii) broaden the overall range of such non-BBC local ‘key commitments’. This will form the basis of your services provided in the area concerned; and licence and is what Ofcom will judge you against. It (iv) have a distinct nature, or provide distinct content, should include a summary of your proposed from any non-BBC local services with which it would programme output as set out below and reflect your overlap. commitment to cater for relevant tastes and interests, to broaden the range of relevant programmes and Ofcom is required to consider the extent to which an services and to provide a service with a distinct applicant’s proposals will cater for the tastes and nature and content as set out in the Guidance Notes interests of members of its target community or communities. in the column opposite. Ofcom is also required to consider the extent to which
proposals for a community radio station would broaden the range of programmes available by way of non-BBC local services (both commercial and community stations) in the area concerned (especially, the extent to which a proposed service would have a distinct nature or provide distinct content from any overlapping non-BBC local services). The information given here should be more detailed than what you set out in your draft key commitments (later in this form), and will help us gain a fuller understanding of how you will serve your target community and what the station will sound like. 4. Programming output A: Please tell us about your programme service. The following questions may help you describe your programme service (but should only be used as a guide): • What will the service sound like? • What music will you play? • What are the main speech elements of the service and how will the social gain/community benefits you propose be reflected on-air? • What is the likely music to speech ratio? • Will this vary at different times of the day or week (or year)? • Do you intend to broadcast live output? If so when and how much do you propose to do? • Will you broadcast in languages other than English (what languages and how much)? • Will your output be original i.e. specifically produced for your service? • Will it be locally produced? • Do you intend to repeat material? Answer in fewer than 1,000 words:
Panj Pani Radio will be first and foremost a radio station for Punjabi speaking Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims communities of Royal Leamington Spa. Its programming will be distinctly Asian both in the music and main languages used by on-air presenters. Speech programming will include news and information, poetry and short stories, live phone-ins and studio discussions, community service information, interviews with community leaders, politicians and celebrities. Panj Pani proposes to serve Punjabi speaking local community of all ages, that are socially isolated, excluded, unemployed, disaffected, housebound, frail elderly, parents of pre-school children that cannot access information through the normal media channels mainly on account of having English as second language and inappropriate programming. The station aims to increase intergenerational understanding and thereby strengthen community cohesion through local civic pride and participation. We will provide a platform to all the residents regardless of their background gender, disability, race, colour, creed and nationality. Minority communities expressed anxieties about racism, based upon experiences of harassment and discrimination. Suspicions about unfair access to resources can also fuel resentment. We will encourage local employers to think about recruiting people from local area. This will improve employability of local people and will improve relationships between people. The station programme policies are to work closely with other organisations including faith groups. As local Gurdwaras and community centres have provided supporting letters. We will provide live broadcast
Panj Pani Radio community radio licence application form from local Gurdwaras, celebrate Vaisakhi and Gurpurabs (Holy days), provide slots for Hindu Community to celebrate their festivals such as Diwali, Janam- ashtami and other important days. Similarly Muslim community will be given slots to celebrate Eid and Ramadan and other significant days. We intend to broadcast live output up to minimum of 18 hours a day 24/7 days a week. This live output will be increased to accommodate local events. As well as broadcasting on FM frequency, there will be simultaneous on line streaming of programmes. Extensive community information and ‘listen again’ facility will be posted on the station website www.panjpaniradio.co.uk Our breakfast and drive time programmes will encourage debates and conversation, challenge perceptions and address ‘difficult’ topics for example forced marriage and sexuality. Campaign groups stated that actual numbers were very high but estimated between 8,000 and 10,000 cases each year. Hundreds of gay and lesbian people of South Asian heritage are believed to be under pressure to marry someone of the opposite sex, police say. A Sikh boy aged 30 years from Coventry said ‘his father’s first response was to marry a woman because he thought that would cure my homosexuality’. A Muslim boy in his 20’s said to his relative that he would kill his son if he told him that he was gay. Panj Pani Radio has staged 10 very successful 28 days Restricted Service Licence broadcast over the last 8 years in Leicester, with the format of studio-based and live outside broadcast involving a wide variety of community groups and that will form the basis of output for a five year licence. The station will broadcast a wide range of programming in English, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu that will include faith music, folk music from the Asian sub-continent and from the UK groups, drama, lively talk shows and interactive programmes. We will encourage listeners to interact with presenters via telephone, SMS text message, email, website and social media. The aim of the programmes will be to offer something for everybody, community language programmes will be vital part of our schedule. There are 29728 Christians, 2643 Sikhs, 656 Muslim, 786 Hindu lives in Royal Leamington Spa (census 2011) BAME Total 14.02% Weekly total hours available =168hrs 100% Weekly overnight pre-recorded broadcast =42hrs 25% Weekly total live broadcast minimum =126hrs 75% Weekly faith slot in Punjabi live broadcast =35hrs 20.84% Weekly live English language =14hrs 08.32% Weekly live Hindi language =21hrs 12.5% Weekly live Cultural Punjabi language =35hrs 20.84% Weekly live Urdu language =21hrs 12.5% Above hours are flexible may be adjusted to accommodate demand. Music to speech ratio will be 70:30 through the day and 70:30 overnight. All programming will be locally originated. Automated service between 11pm-5am will be based on pre-recorded music and speech. During festivals and other important events the automated services may be reduced for additional live programming. 5am-8am (Live) Faith programme- Bringing faith groups together is important aspect of engaging communities. We will broadcast live programmes from local Gurdwaras to encourage inter-faith initiatives. They make a significant difference to the area. 8am-10am (Live) Breakfast show- (Mondays-Fridays) Training shows on (Saturdays and Sundays) this slot will provide news, views, traffic, phone-ins, and interviews, discussions on current issues and songs requests and dedications. This programme will feature a variety of local music that ranges from modern bhangra, old school, traditional, spiritual and classic and folk music that reflects the very diverse communities and faiths that make up the target community and culture.
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10am-12pm (Live) Mid-morning chat with music show- this show is designed to bring Generations Together. It will include community announcements, debates on local issues, phone –ins, guest from various groups, professions. 12pm-2pm (Live) Magazine programme with cooking and healthy living tips, lively music, and phone-ins. 2pm-4pm (Live) A youth programme training and educational, raw talent show with Asian or English music. Children and parents involvement will be encouraged. 4pm-6pm (Live) Drive Time shows Mondays-Fridays: Sports shows on Saturdays. Discussions shows on Sundays- this slot will consists of news, views, traffic, phone-ins, and interviews, discussions, songs requests and dedications. 6pm-8pm (Live) Faith programme- is made available to local Gurdwaras to broadcast live programmes. Reading of holy scriptures and Religious/ Faith debates will be incorporated. 8pm-11pm (Live) Training and Leisure show will be for training, leisure, easy listening music, sports update, introducing new volunteers. New presenters will shadow experienced presenters; will include raw talent to have debates. 11pm-5am (Recorded) Automated overnight transmission will include pre-recorded thought provoking debates, interviews, information, and stories. Music to speech ratio will be 70:30 Hourly Sky News Bulletins 24/7 daily. 100% of programmes will be locally produced and original.
B. What is the address of the proposed studio (if known)?
Panj Pani Radio studio will be situated within the broadcasting area. We are planning to setup a community centre in which members of the local community will get together as a group to enjoy group activities, social support, public information, advice and for a cup of tea or coffee. That will enrich the lives of the local community.
C: Based on what you have said above, how will your proposed radio service cater for the tastes and interests of your target community/communities? Answer in fewer than 400 words:
“Local radio stations have the responsibility to connect people with people, people with people’s organisations, and people with officials and government functionaries.” We aim to provide voice to the voiceless. Contribute to the development of human resources for the broadcasting industry. Inclusion of Minority and Marginalised groups. Create diversity of voices and opinions on the air. Encourage dialogue and democratic process. Promote development and social change. This all will be provided by participatory programme schedule. We have very established links with Royal Leamington Spa. Our Managing Director works for the Royal Navy recruitments section as community youth worker. He works very closely with the local community, schools, youth groups, faith groups, community leaders and gatekeepers in the city. He is also planning to move permanently in Leamington Spa. Our steering committee chairman is a businessman established in the city for over 53 years. Other members of the steering committee have provided us supporting letters (enclosed). They are prominent well settled community leaders. All presenters and staff are from the local community.
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Leamington Spa is identified by Ofcom as an unserved area. Panj Pani Radio aims to broadcast content that is popular and relevant to Punjabi speaking Sikh, Hindu and Muslim community that is often overlooked by commercial or mass-media broadcasters. We will address the needs, tastes and interest of the Punjabi speaking community, by providing news, views, information, education and entertainment and by encouraging community participation. Panj Pani Radio will be engaging young people from different backgrounds. They often would not normally mix together. Our live broadcast from local Gurdwaras/ Temples will bring faith groups together. Debates and conversations will challenge perceptions. It will allow the chance to have open, honest and meaningful dialogue. We will encourage local employers to think about recruiting people from the local area. This encourages improved relationships between people at work. Our programmes are designed to develop proactive communication strategies, including challenging negative stereotype within and between communities. We will challenge and stand up to extremist’s views and radicalisation of youths. We will ensure that involvement of statutory, voluntary, community, council members, police, elected members of parliament and other faith groups is balanced across the sectors. We provide a platform for social inclusion, equality and community development by actively promoting communal harmony. Will include representation from local NHS and Community Safety Partnership. They share similar objectives of working to improve cohesion and reduce antisocial behaviour.
D: How will your proposed community radio service add to the range of programmes available on non- BBC local services (commercial and community stations) to members of the relevant community or communities, add to the overall range of such services in the area concerned and be different and distinct from them? Please tell us which non-BBC local services your station will overlap with. Answer in fewer than 400 words:
Currently there is no other community radio station broadcasting distinctively and uniquely for the Punjabi speaking Sikh, Hindu and Muslim community of Royal Leamington Spa. We believe that we can offer the area a radio service that reaches deep into the community in a way that existing radio cannot and does not. While BBC and other receivable radio services in the area has much more broader intentions and cannot meet the needs of the community or voice its issues and interests in the same way as community radio can. Our programme’s content and key commitments are different from these radio stations. A student completed her work experience with BBC Radio Leicester and gained radio presenting experience from Panj Pani Radio (RSL). She wrote ‘after recently completing work experience at BBC Radio Leicester, I discovered that I have a huge interest in radio. Panj Pani Radio offered me an amazing opportunity as it has given me an insight into the world of radio presenting, something which I wouldn’t have had the chance to do and it has helped me given a career insight into my future career. I would love to become a part in the station again and think that licence has been a great opportunity’ (E Quin-Jarvis). By actually being based in the community we will offer local people a way of communicating with each other, expressing opinion and ideas and developing interests and creativity. Our successful training package, developed for our RSLs and ‘confidence through broadcasting’ will form the basis of the training for contributors in the future. The station will show itself to be distinctly different in its broadcasting content. We will give strong focus to the target community we will serve in the language they understand. We will identify training needs of the unserved and disadvantaged people. Appropriate training will be provided. Majority of residents have stated that they desperately need Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu languages radio station to gain information about local authority issues, health, and welfare, economic and social issues. Subjects specific to BAME community are rarely if ever covered by existing receivable radio services. We encourage listeners to genuinely choose the music and topic for our day time schedule. All this has proved popular from the public feedback. We will have more speech than other receivable services and a high proportion of community programming, community news and local information, community participation.
Social gain
5. Social gain Guidance Notes Community radio is required to be for the public good Broadcasting legislation specifies a number of
Panj Pani Radio community radio licence application form and to bring community benefits, or social gains, to ‘characteristics of community radio services’. Licence listeners and participants. The requirement for ‘social holders need to ensure their services conform to these gain,’ is one of the key factors that makes community characteristics, including in this case the delivery of radio stations different from other radio services. social gain. Please tell us what community benefits your service The legislation sets out social gains that stations must will bring to your target community(ies) and/or the provide. These are the achievement, in respect of general public. Please include summaries of individuals or groups of individuals in the target evidence to support your answer. community, or in respect of other members of the public, Your draft ‘key commitments’ (later in this form) of the following objectives – should include a summary of your proposed social (a) the provision of a radio service to individuals who gain set out below. are otherwise underserved by such services, (b) the facilitation of discussion and the expression of opinion, (c) the provision (whether by means of programmes included in the service or otherwise) of education or training to individuals not employed by the station, and (d) the better understanding of the particular community and the strengthening of links within it. Social gain may also include the achievement of other objectives of a social nature.1 Applicants are required to provide evidence that their service will result in significant social gain to the public or the target community(ies). Copies of letters or research reports etc. should not be submitted, but brief relevant extracts from them, which represent an accurate and comprehensive summary, may be included. If we wish to see the source material, we will ask for it. Ofcom is required to have regard to the extent to which your proposed service would result in the delivery of social gain to the public or target community.
Answer in fewer than 1,500 words: “all programmes on Panj Pani Radio are very informative and they tackles various sensitive issues very professionally” said KK Sharma “Panj Pani Radio number one Radio Station” said M. S. Atwall “Panj Pani Radio is one of the best Radio Station I have ever listened to” J. S. Makh “without this project we would not have been able to impact positively on cuts to homeless services” added J Mclean “even having no experience of homelessness or hostel life, I have gained confidence in my everyday life and have learned and became aware the problems associated with homelessness” said K Duddle “Our partnership with Panj Pani Radio really helps to raise awareness, allay fears and dispel some of the myths about mental illness and treatment, which helps to reduce stigma and encourage families and communities to access NHS services” said A Sheehan former CEO Leicestershire partnership NHS trust. “I am also aware that there is a real demand already expressed, amongst the residents for community radio” said B.S. Sangha “I am very happy to endorse your application for community radio as it is very much needed” said S. Singh “I understand that there is a much need within the Asian community for this type of initiative” said A
1 See Article 2(3) of the Community Radio Order 2004 and Ofcom’s Notes of guidance for community radio applicants and licensees.
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Muhammad “programmes on Panj Pani Radio are very informative” stated LM Dass In Leamington Spa crime type, total and percentage is as follow: Anti-Social Behaviour 935 35.73% Bicycle Theft 55 2.10% Burglary 135 5.27% Criminal damage and arson 228 8.71% Drugs 59 2.25% Other crime 32 1.22% Other theft 185 7.07% Possession of weapon 18 0.69% Public order 78 2.98% Robbery 12 0.46% Shoplifting 90 3.44% Theft from the person 22 0.84% Vehicle crime 181 6.92% Violence and sexual offences 584 22.32% Forced marriage: Across the UK the number of calls about forced marriage has risen from 55 calls a year in 2011 to 141 in 2013. The number of children who rang child line worried they could be forced into marriage has nearly trebled in the last three years, the NSPCC said. Around a quarter of those who contacted Child Line about the issues were aged 12 to 15. Hundreds of gay and lesbian people of South Asian heritage are believed to be under pressure to marry someone of the opposite sex, police say. Majority 79% of young people forced into marriage are girls. Of those whose age was known 39% were under 21. FMU was involved in cases covering 88 countries with most the Asian subcontinent- 38% from Pakistan 8% from India, and 7% from Bangladesh. About a quarter were solely within the UK (BBC news). Hate crime appears to be rising 10,000 young people, most of them under 16, are admitted to hospital every year because of drinking. One in seven 16-24 year olds have unprotected sex after drinking alcohol. The station will reflect the local community issues. We will challenge social conventions, community racism and casteism, and social prejudice through live debates. We will promote social inclusion and cross-cultural, cross- generational dialogue without gender bias. The most important aim of the proposed new station is to provide a sense of community cohesion. This will be done by providing a service that enables people from all backgrounds, ages and interests to share experiences and points of view. Panj Pani Radio core purpose is to promote better understanding of the local community. As mentioned above we have established good links with Gurdwaras, Temples and community groups in the broadcasting area. The Station has gained immense popularity with the community through various RSLs and on line broadcast. Panj Pani Radio will build on these firm foundations continuing to strengthen links within the community through its coverage of events and festivals, community information, interviews with community leaders and community organisations and phone- ins that encourage listeners to participate. We have trained more than 100 volunteers since 2009. We will continue to encourage the involvement of the community as volunteer programme makers and reporters, supporting their involvement with training and access to facilities. Volunteer programme makers will be encouraged to contribute actively to strengthening community links and understanding.
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Give Voice to the Voiceless.
Leamington Spa is unserved area (Ofcom). In many societies’ women and youth, ethnic and linguistic minorities are virtually ignored in community affairs. But the fact is no community can change and develop satisfactorily without the active and informed participation of its women, youth, and elders. Our daily programmes including live faith broadcast from local Gurdwaras (Sikh Temple) and Temples will ensure that as much as possible all communities are involved and share their experiences. People who pray frequently are less likely to suffer from depression and anxiety (BBC News 12 Nov 1999). Some elderly and housebound people can feel very isolated. Issues facing communities are openly discussed to the congregations. Therefore Panj Pani Radio plans to broadcast faith programmes that will help these people to feel more linked to others in the community through live phone calls to the studio. Contribution to the development of human resources for the Broadcasting industry. Community Radio is a school for fledgling broadcasters, where they, acquire valuable technical skills. These broadcasters live among their listeners, share many of the same problems, and get constant feedback –positive and negative on the formats of their programmes. This gives them unique insights into the broadcaster / audience relationship and into radio as a tool for change and development. Our presenters are now joined the staff of mainstream TV and radio broadcast. In August 2009, 10 Panj Pani Radio presenters completed ‘Train to Gain’ BTEC first diploma level 2. In April 2010 Panj Pani Radio made a ‘Skills Pledge’ with Skills Funding Agency. We will offer 5 formal training places of 1 hour duration every month. We have trained more than 100 volunteers since 2009. In 2010 Panj Pani Radio offered 20 participants recovering from mental health problems the opportunity to choose, design, prepare for, research, develop, and deliver radio programmes. Pan Pani Radio is working with the local communities in order to educate individuals through ‘confidence through broadcasting training course’. Panj Pani Radio provides training in radio production, basic skills and ICT skills. We will provide training to at least 30 people a year Representation of various groups and interests. We provide an independent platform for interactive discussion about matters and decisions of importance to the local community. We encourage different groups to express themselves on air. We are running a support group for people that have homelessness and criminal justice system experiences. We include minority and marginalised groups on equal terms. Providing community information and diversity of opinions on air. We provide openness to participation to all sectors. People in a community create a diversity of voices and opinions on the air, and they have some discord within their communities. The acknowledgement of conflicts is necessary for democracy and for democratic communities. Communities can understand themselves better and pave the way to resolve conflicts. Anti-social behaviour by minorities in a community can also be modified by exerting pressure from the majority through radio programmes. Broadcasting community information announcements about jobs vacancies, training opportunities, healthy eating, healthy living and personal safety assists community to gain insights into the use of radio as an educational medium. We aim to provide programmes that are pleasing, entertaining and providing general enlightenment for our audience. We seek to facilitate change, social progress, and better living conditions. 30 volunteering opportunities in programme production, presenting, research, technical support, administration, sales and marketing, promotion, management, fundraising etc. will be provided in the first year, 20 people will take part in support groups, volunteering and participating in training and programme production in the first year. Establish a listener’s panel and hold 4 meetings in a year Hold 4 meetings of the steering group
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The steering group made of people from the community. Board and staff members will attend at least 12 events and meetings in a year to make links with other groups. Milestones We will deliver following milestones. Provide 18hrs of live entertainment and 6hrs of automated programmes daily. Broadcasting predominantly in the local spoken Asian languages and dialects. Broadcasting 70:30 ratio of music to speech. Broadcast an average of 4 community announcements per day. Broadcast content to mark the events and festivals of the local community. Connect people in deprived areas of the target community to mainstream employment, training, volunteering and educational opportunities. Actively involved in crime prevention campaigns. Providing show case for local raw talent. Providing training in radio, computing and basic skills to target groups. To provide volunteering opportunities and work experience. To engage in outreach to the community- maintaining links with sports clubs, community organisations and faith groups. Maintain links with local authorities, schools and colleges and cultural organisations. Providing a diary of sporting, recreational and leisure activities. To provide regularly updated local, national and international news bulletins (in house and Sky news) Quarterly members meetings to provide support and advice. Annual report on achievements and community benefits. To hold annual general meetings.
Access and participation:
6. Participation in the service Guidance Notes How do you propose to ensure that members of your Legislation specifies a number of ‘characteristics of target community (or communities) are given community radio services’. Licence holders need to opportunities to participate in the operation and ensure their services conform to these characteristics, management of the service? including in this case providing opportunities to Your draft ‘key commitments’ (later in this form) participate in the operation and management of the should include a summary of your proposed service. Ofcom requires information as to how this would participation objectives as set out below. be achieved. Answer in fewer than 400 words: What will be the involvement of members of the target community in the radio station? How many volunteers do you anticipate will be involved in your service per year?
We operate an ‘open-door’ policy for listeners. We have a child protection policy in place and we encourage participants from all sections of the community irrespective of gender, age, race or Religious/ Faith beliefs to participate in the operation and management of the station. New members are attracted via appeals through radio, press, social media outlets, leaflets, and word of mouth. We will offer minimum of 30 places for volunteers, 20 vulnerable and disadvantaged people, and 30 trainees, 50 guests’ places on programmes and 30 places to voluntary and statutory organisations / groups per year. All participants will receive introduction to media, information about training places in
Panj Pani Radio community radio licence application form basic skills and ICT. Alongside board of directors we have steering group and listeners group consists of 10 members in total in both groups. These groups consist of representatives from local organisations. The groups will meet 4 times a year and will give feedback and will take part in decision making with board of directors. Nomination for representatives in the steering group and listeners group will be invited from the members. Volunteers will contribute in production of programmes, researching and presenting programmes, technical support, general administration, news and information gathering, fundraising and airtime sales and sponsorships acquisition. Members of the public will be able to contact responsible people in the organisation for direct response. We have implemented a complaints and grievance policy. This covers equality and fairness, editorial policy of the radio station, privacy and programme standards. By providing access to local policy makers, service providers and service users, voluntary and statutory organisations, enable listeners to address specific issues and concerns to those in the know, who will be able to respond and act accordingly. The target community is encouraged to take part via telephone, email, in writing and in person. We also encourage hosting of regular phone-ins and talk shows on current issues that are relevant to the community and with invited guests to participate. We anticipate that 200 listeners will take place in the first year of operation. Our studio will be wheelchair accessible and it will be accessed by bus, by car and on foot. We always aim to provide voice and platform to vulnerable and disadvantaged people of the community. We will setup a community centre where community will get together to enjoy group activities, social support, public information, and advice that will enrich the lives of the people.
7. Access to facilities and training Guidance Notes Set out the practical (formal and informal) Ofcom is required by the legislation to have regard to the mechanisms which you will use to ensure that provision each applicant proposes to make to allow for members of your target community can gain access access by members of the target community to the to your facilities that would be used for the provision facilities to be used for the provision of the service and of your service and to receive training in their use. for their training in the use of those facilities. Your draft ‘key commitments’ (later in this form) should include a summary of your proposed access and objectives for training people in the use of the facilities as set out below. Answer in fewer than 400 words:
Panj Pani Radio strongly promotes involvement by the target community by encouraging volunteering and providing support for volunteers including training and supervision. It also offers tasters and induction session for new volunteers who do not need or want to go on a full-time training course. The station particularly encourages young unemployed people to get involved in programme making and station operations. Panj Pani Radio actively encourages listener’s participation and use of facilities through cultural events and other activities.
People involved Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
As volunteers 30 50 75
As Guests on Programme 30 40 50
Participating in programmes by phone, text email 200 300 400
As paid staff 0 2 4
As trainees 30 50 80
Vulnerable and disadvantaged 10 20 30
Community and Voluntary organisations using Panj 30 50 60
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Panj Pani Radio run range of training workshops provisions that complements other services available in the city. Volunteers at Panj Pani Radio have access to facilities for production and broadcast. Most volunteers commit to a regular schedule programme slot. Training includes: Regular introductory sessions for new comers including an introduction to radio production, the ethos of community radio, the role of volunteers, health and safety and equal opportunities issues. The station is aiming to provide training and educational activities for up to 20 volunteers and service users during our first year of operation. This will be provided in partnership with other professional agencies and will be open to all sections of the community. Training in basic skills and ICT for all the community using our facilities. Informal training for 30 volunteers with more experienced radio producers, sitting in with the producers and learning by doing. People who wish to join the station as presenters are not only given induction training but also encouraged to ‘shadow’ experienced broadcasters before being allowed to produce and present programmes. In addition station has a printed set of principles and Ofcom Broadcasting Code to which presenters are expected to adhere to, covering what is and is not acceptable to say and do whilst on air. We operate regular short training courses this includes relevant training in the use of hardware and software used for producing live and pre-recorded radio programmes. We also carry out post course questionnaires and surveys and the outcome is analysed during management meetings.
Ensuring accountability:
8. Accountability Guidance Notes Please set out your proposed community Broadcasting legislation specifies a number of accountability mechanisms. These should cover ‘characteristics of community radio services’. Licence matters such as: holders need to ensure their services conform to these How will members of your target community: characteristics. One is that, in respect of the provision of the service, the provider makes itself accountable to the • make contact with your service, and community (or communities) the service is intended to • influence the operation of the service? serve. How will suggestions or criticisms from members of Ofcom is required to have regard to the provision each your target community (or communities) be applicant proposes to make in order to ensure its considered and acted upon? accountability to the relevant community (or Your draft ‘key commitments’ (later in this form) communities). should include a summary of your proposed accountability measures as set out below. Answer in fewer than 500 words:
Panj Pani Radio Ltd company number 10797269 is a not for profit company, limited by guarantee, not having share holdings, which was registered on 1st June 2017. The Memorandum of Association and Articles of association is the governing document for the Board of Directors and the Company. Our steering group is consists of local community leaders and business people. They have provided supporting letters (enclosed). Panj Pani radio has mechanism in place to appoint management board from the local community, to ensure its accountability. Managing Director works in Leamington Spa and he is planning to settle permanently in the area. The planned main studios site will be very central to the local community we will serve. We are planning to set up an open door community centre. This will make the station very accessible and visible to people in the town.
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Steering Group and Listener’s Forum Steering and listeners’ group are completely independent entity to the station and its management. It will be appointed from local community. The groups hold regular meetings with the Board of Directors to review and assess station policies and procedures, broadcasts future programming schedules and any listeners’ complaints suggestions or criticism. These groups fully take part in decision making process. Through communication with the steering group and listeners’ forum, the operation of the station is scrutinised. The Directors hold meeting with the groups bi-monthly. However further meeting can be called as and when needed to address specific issues by the Directors, listeners group or steering group. Audience interaction The listeners can contact by email, text, phone, face book, and visiting the studio. This feedback is reported back to the Station Manager who, along with the Project Co-ordinator collates the information and presents it to the Directors. The Board of Directors the review this information and then form a meeting with the Steering Group and Listeners’ Forum where discussions on the information on the table take place and acted jointly. Open Days Open days will take place 4 times a year and will give members of the community an opportunity to experience the nature of broadcasting first-hand, ask any questions, make any complaints, give feedback, make suggestions and criticism about the station its operation or schedule directly to the people who are responsible for its’ running. Quarterly review/ annual review Panj Pani Radio will commission 4 reviews a year, which we will ask listeners to get involved. The review will take the form of a questionnaire, which will be available on line through our website and also as a hard copy. The results will be given to Board of Directors for analysis. Also we have complaint procedures in place.
• We have good legal structure
• Clear distinction between authority and accountability
• Clear responsibilities
• Good board of directors and steering group
• Clear internal communication
• A sense of perspective
• Clear roles and responsibilities for the volunteers
• Feedback from listeners is encouraged daily
• We will have discussions form on our website.
• We all will be accountable to the local community
Guidance notes: station’s draft key commitments Please draft the Key Commitments for your proposed service. There is a blank key commitments template overleaf. If your organisation is awarded a licence, the key commitments you draft here will be included in your licence. (Please note: Ofcom may require amendments if, for example, we feel changes are required to better reflect your application proposals). Your draft Key Commitments should be consistent with, and, where appropriate, summarise the answers you have already given in this application form. It is important that you draft your own commitments rather than just copying what may have been done by others. You should keep in mind that it will be a condition of any licence to meet the Key Commitments: something you must do at all times and for breach of which you could face sanctions including revocation of the licence. So, you should think carefully about what you will be committing to.
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We would expect key commitments to be brief and no more than one page long.
KEY COMMITMENTS: to be completed by the applicant [Guidance is given in italics.]
Station name Panj Pani Radio [As in section 1 of this application] Licence area Panj Pani Radio proposes to cover town of Royal [State the proposed coverage area as Leamington Spa in the Warwickshire within 5KM radius. set out in section 3 of this form.] Description of character of service [Describe in no more than 80 words in total]: - the target community/communities [describe the community or communities you will serve; this should be a summary of your answer in section 2 of this form]: Main focus will be on the Punjabi speaking Sikh, Hindu and Muslim community of Leamington Spa within 5km radius. - the main purpose of the service The purpose is to provide entertainment and a community-led radio service with a local focus and to serve unserved Punjabi speaking Sikh, Hindu and Muslim community. - the station’s primary functions or activities. The Station aims to address the needs, tastes and interests of the local community. And it will provide a platform for social inclusion, equality, and community development by actively promoting communal harmony amongst local Community.
The service broadcasts: [these bullet points should be a summary of the answers you have given in section 4 of this form]: • Music. The main types of music2 broadcast over the course of each week are: [insert types of music in a maximum of 30 words] The Folk Ballads, Bhangra, Panjabi RNB, Classical, Dharmic, Dhadi Vaar, Shayiree (poetry), Languages includes English for British born Asians, Panjabi, Urdu, Hindi and sports related music.
• Speech. The main types of speech output3 broadcast over the course of each week are: [describe the speech output in a maximum of 30 words] Music to speech ratio will be 70:30 during live broadcast and 70:30 overnight. Automated service between 11pm-5am will be based on pre-recorded music and speech. Automated services may be reduced. • Over the course of each week programming is broadcast in [list all language(s) other than English, if relevant]
Weekly total hours available =168hrs 100% Weekly overnight pre-recorded broadcast =42hrs 25% Weekly total live broadcast minimum =126hrs 75% Weekly faith live broadcast (Panjabi) =35hrs 20.84% Weekly live English language =14hrs 8.33% Weekly live Hindi language =21hrs 12.5% Weekly live Cultural Punjabi language =35hrs 20.84% Weekly live Urdu language =21hrs 12.5%
2 e.g. mainstream pop, urban etc. 3 e.g. local news, what’s on etc.
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• The service provides original output4 for a minimum of [insert number] hours per day. [What are the minimum hours per day that the service will broadcast original output?] Live 18 hours per day minimum. During festivals and other important events the automated service may be reduced for additional live programmes.
100% locally produced and original.
• The service provides locally-produced output5 for a minimum of [insert number] hours per day. [What are the minimum hours per day that the service will broadcast locally-produced output?] The station will broadcast 18 hours live per day minimum and will produce virtually all its output speech programmes locally within the studio, Only hourly Sky News will be produce outside the studio. Local news, information and what’s on etc. will be locally produced in the studio.
[The text below is included in the Key Commitments in all community radio licences, and does not need to be amended or augmented. Every service is required to comply with these requirements, but the details of how each service does so do not need to be included in the Key Commitments]
The studio is located within the licensed coverage area. The studio will be located within the licensed coverage area. The service provides a range of community benefits (social gain objectives mandated by statute) for the target community, both on-air and off-air, and in doing so, achieves the following objectives:
• the facilitation of discussion and the expression of opinion, -The service will facilitate discussions and expression of opinion by hosting phone calls in discussion on matters of interest and on social issues. -we operate ‘an open door’ policy. Having invited community guests, specialists, professionals, political leaders, as invited panel members to ask and answer questions from the listeners and, provide information on the issues in hand. These will be handled in a much unbiased manner. -the station will broadcast from the venues outside the studio and will hold live broadcast in the community centres, Temples, Gurdwaras, youth clubs, colleges, schools and on events venues. -our live broadcast from the Gurdwaras, Temples, and Mosques will involve target community as well as house bound elderly group of people.
• the provision (whether by means of programmes included in the service or otherwise) of education or training to individuals not employed by the person providing the service, and The studio will be located within the licensed coverage area. The service provides a range of community benefits (social gain objectives mandated by statute) for the target community, both on-air and off-air, and in doing so, achieves the following objectives:
People involved Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
As volunteers 30 50 75
As Guests on Programme 30 40 50
Participating in programmes by phone, text email 200 300 400
4 Original output is output that is first produced for and transmitted by the service, and excludes output that was transmitted elsewhere before. Original output can be live or voice-tracked. Repeat broadcasts of original output do not count towards the minimum requirement. 5 Locally-produced output is output made and broadcast from within the service’s licensed coverage area.
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As paid staff 0 2 4
As trainees 30 50 80
Vulnerable and disadvantaged 10 20 30
Community and Voluntary organisations using Panj 30 50 60 Pani Radio to advertise their services
Panj Pani run range of training workshops aiming to provide high quality flexible provision that complements other services available in the city. Volunteers at Panj Pani Radio have access to facilities for production and broadcast
• the better understanding of the particular community and the strengthening of links within it. We have developed links with the local Gurdwaras, Temples, Mosques and community groups. Number of supporting letters, phone calls during broadcast and verbal support confirms demand and good community links. However further community links will be established via formal consultations and semi structured interviews and paper surveys. Links will be strengthened by involving members of the local community. Members of the target community contribute to the operation and management of the service. The service has mechanisms in place to ensure it is accountable to its target community.
[Please note: If awarded a licence, the key commitments you draft here will be included in your licence. (However, Ofcom may require amendments if, for example, we feel changes are required to better reflect your application proposals).]
About your organisation:
9. Company details Guidance Notes The legislation requires that: • Community radio services should not be provided primarily for commercial reasons or for the financial or other material gain of the body providing the service or the individuals involved in it • Any profits produced may only be used to either improve the future provision of the service or for the delivery of social gain to members of the public or the target community Provide the name of the body corporate (e.g. Only a body corporate can hold a community radio company) submitting this application and the type of licence. A body corporate is almost always a (registered) body corporate. company, although it can also include, for example, Please provide copies of the company’s some bodies created by statute (an individual or a Memorandum, Articles of Association and Certificate registered charity on its own is not a body corporate). of Incorporation (or, where it is another type of body Your application must therefore be submitted on behalf corporate, its founding documents and those which of a registered company (or other body corporate). set out its objectives and rules of operation) There are different types of company (e.g. a company limited by shares, a community interest company, a company limited by guarantee) and we need to know what kind of company is applying for a licence. We will not consider a licence award to a company if it has not yet been registered. If the application is successful the licence will be awarded to the body corporate (e.g. company) submitting this application.
Company (or other body corporate) name: Panj Pani Radio Ltd
Date of registration: 1st June 2017
Company registration number: 10797269
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Panj Pani Radio Ltd is company limited by Type of company (or other body corporate): guarantee without having any share capital.
Where your body is not a company, please explain how it meets the requirement to be a body N/A corporate:
10. Ownership Guidance Notes Please provide details of who controls and who owns Ofcom needs to know about the ownership of the the body corporate (e.g. company) applying for this company (or other body corporate) applying for this licence, and on what basis this control and ownership licence, and any issues regarding its control. We will is achieved. (If this will be different once the station also consider how the company (or body corporate) will starts broadcasting please say so (a licence is not be run (this will usually be specified in the Articles of issued until broadcasting starts.) Association of the company). The information provided must include: In relation to exerting control over the applicant, the • all the subscribers, members, shareholders, or information provided should include the name and whatever is appropriate for the applicant address of any individuals or corporate bodies in company (or body corporate), and state the accordance with whose wishes the applicant’s affairs are extent of their interest (e.g. % shareholding) (if or will be conducted in most cases or in significant the company will be controlled by members, but respects. the members are not yet recruited, please say so). (You will also be asked about the board of directors in 11 & 12 below.) • details of any individual, company or other body that may exert control over the applicant.
Panj Pani Radio Ltd is a company limited by guarantee. There are no shareholders. Full details of the company structure and ownership can be found in the attached Memorandum and Articles of Association. We are a member of the Community Media Association, which is the UK representative body for the community broadcasting sector and is committed to promoting access to the media for people and communities.
Ability to maintain the service:
11. Management and operations Guidance Notes With regard to the applicant please provide: In addition to the notes above on ownership, Ofcom is • A list of directors, indicating who is the managing also required to evaluate the human resources involved director and/or chair (please see question 12 in the running of a community radio station. Answers regarding directors’ details). should demonstrate how those who have relevant experience will work for the station. In addition, a • An indication of management structure (e.g. diagram or organisation chart may help paint a clearer management committee or equivalent, if picture. applicable), and/or • Information about who would be responsible for the day to day management and running of the station (there is a separate question regarding other staff below). Explain the role(s) in the station, job titles, and indicate whether paid or voluntary, full or part-time (and the number of hours).
Sukhdev Singh Aujla Chairperson, (Managing Director) Full Time Volunteer Amrik Singh Dhillon Financial Director Volunteer 10 hrs. per week Sucha Singh Hundle Director Volunteer 10 hrs. per week Ranjit Singh Jassal Director 10 hrs.per week
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Jasbir Kaur Secretary Volunteer 25 hrs. per week Sukhdev Singh Aujla Managing Director has got over 18 years of broadcasting experience and managed 10 RSLs successfully and assisted over 41 RSLs in Leicester. Managing Director is responsible for overseeing the day to day station operations. The station manager (paid full time) being responsible for day to day running of the broadcast. The station Manager reports to the Management Committee on daily basis. Chair (Managing Director) • Overall responsible for the smooth running of the Station • Scrutinising input and output of the station • Providing technical support • Compiling and editing news broadcasts • Fundraising • Accounts • Supervising volunteers/ presenters/ trainers/ mentors • Co-ordinating drama and serial broadcasts Networking and establishing new links with local schools, educational authorities, health authorities and professionals.
12. Management and operations Guidance Notes Please provide information regarding each director as Ofcom needs to know about the proposed directors and set out below (some or all of which may be regarded chair of the applicant. Some or all of the information as confidential). given in this section will usually be removed from In addition if any individuals have been identified for the publicly available copy of this application form. management roles at the proposed station, please (All community radio applications forms will be made give further information in this section. available on our website.) If you request that any information be removed, please indicate which (and why Answer (for each director): by email to [email protected]).
Name Sukhdev Singh Aujla Employment: Recruitment Liaison Officer for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. The job is focused towards raising awareness amongst young Asian people about career opportunities available in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Other directorships New Dawn Community well Being Ltd Role Volunteer Managing Director Responsibility • Overall responsible for the smooth running of the Station • Scrutinising input and output of the station • Providing technical support • Compiling and editing news broadcasts • Fundraising • Accounts • Supervising volunteers/ presenters/ trainers/ mentors • Co-ordinating drama and serial broadcasts • Networking and establishing new links with local schools, educational authorities, health authorities and professionals.
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Relevant experience or qualifications: The managing Director has more than 18 years of experience of organising, editing, scheduling, sales and presenting programmes on Radio and TV and on more than 41 RSLs. In addition 3 years’ experience on operating and managing a Satellite Radio Station. The programmes broadcasted included music, poetry, discussions on local issues, news, and public information, with input from local providers being a special feature. The broadcasts were communicated to listeners in various languages such as English, Panjabi, Hindi and Urdu, Which reflected the diversity of the listenership. Managing Director is also a Justice of Peace for Leicester and Leicestershire since 1998. He worked and now managing a day care and a community centre for the elderly. He is also a president of Federation of Sikh Organisations in Leicester.
Name Amrik Singh Dhillon Employment Dentist Relevant experience or Qualifications Wide range of experience working with general public and students Hobbies include cycling and music Other Directorships New Dawn Community well Being Ltd Role Financial Director Responsibilities • Raising awareness • Organising Events • Liaising with external Voluntary Organisation • Sales/sponsorship
Name Ranjit Singh Jassal (Volunteer Director) Employment Retired Other Directorships New Dawn Community well Being Ltd Relevant experience or qualifications Retired but worked in various positions including bank and manufacturing factories. Has wide range of experience working in voluntary sector management committee member and treasurer. Also worked in day centre and community centre with elderly frail people and people with learning disabilities. Role Director Responsibilities Supporting Studio Manager and studio co-ordinator. Assisting in setting up community and day centre
Name Sucha Singh Hundle Employment Public Service Vehicle Driver Other Directorships New Dawn Community well Being Ltd Relevant experience or qualifications Has a wide range of experience working with general public as a bus driver and through voluntary work. Dedicated member of Transport General Workers Union and has got elected as a member representative of work force and served on various positions in the union. Role Director Volunteer Responsibilities
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Supporting in raising awareness about community issues. Supporting in events organisation Net-working Sales and Recruitment of Volunteers
Name Jasbir Aujla Employment Retired State Registered Nurse Other Directorships New Dawn Community Well Being Ltd Relevant experience or qualifications In nursing profession (…) worked in various hospitals across the Midlands. Holds qualifications and experience of working with people with mental illness. Presents programmes on Panj Pani Radio on health issues. Hobbies voluntary work and music. Role Volunteer Director Company Secretary Responsibilities Maintaining company records and letters, meeting agendas, keeping books up to date. Overseeing administration side of the station. Above Directors will be managing the station. If any individuals (not necessarily directors) have been identified for management roles please state what experience identified individuals have to undertake the role in question.
13. Staffing structure Guidance Notes What is the staffing structure of your proposed radio The legislation requires that Ofcom has regard to the service? Provide a job title for each position and applicant’s ability to maintain the proposed service (as indicate whether the individual will be paid or will well as to ensure the applicant is fit and proper to hold work in a voluntary capacity, will be full or part-time the licence). As well as its ownership, management and (indicate the number of hours for part-time posts). operations, the proposed staffing of the station is This may be provided as a diagram or organisation relevant to these considerations. chart. Answer in fewer than 400 words, plus organisation chart (optional):
Managing Director (volunteer) will be responsible for day to day 24/7 smooth running of the station. He will be scrutinising input and output, provide technical support, compiling and editing news, fundraising and accounts, supervising volunteers, presenters, trainers, mentors, networking and establishing new links and liaise with other voluntary and statutory organisations. The Finance Director (volunteer) will organise events and supervise sales and sponsorships. The training Director (volunteer) will organise training for volunteers. He/she will identify further training needs and opportunities for participants. He/she will organise jingles and news productions. Other Directors will co-ordinate with steering groups and listeners’ forum. The Board of Directors (volunteers) are overall responsible for smooth running of the station. The Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association is the governing document for the Board of Directors and the company. The steering and listeners’ groups and the Board of Directors will actively take part in decision making and future planning process. The station manager (paid full time from 2nd year) will be responsible for managing the station and administrator (paid full time from 2nd year will maintain records. The studio co-ordinator (a volunteer to start with then paid later on) will be responsible for presenter’s attendance and absent coverage of on air schedules. The support group co-ordinator (a volunteer to start with then paid later on) will be responsible for recruiting volunteers and running various group activities. Volunteers mentor will search and recruit new volunteers will mentor to the point where they are ready to move to the next stage to join ‘train to gain’ courses etc. Volunteers’ trainer will co-ordinate between schools, young offenders’ institutions, job centres and other organisations to introduce volunteering opportunities available at the station. All groups of volunteers will work as a team on flexible hour’s
Panj Pani Radio community radio licence application form basis. Depending upon the income and expenditure more paid staff will be recruited in the future. The station actively promotes voluntary participation in the operation of the media not only in producing and presenting programmes but in administration and management. Training courses are organised to facilitate participation.
14. Applicant’s experience Guidance Notes Please describe the history of your group, and any Ofcom is required to consider whether an applicant has relevant experience of the group, or the individuals the ability to run a community radio station for the within the group, by answering the questions below. licence period (up to five years). To aid our consideration we want to know about any relevant experience the applicant group as a whole, or the individuals involved, may have.
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A. Please provide a brief history of your group. Answer in fewer than 300 words:
Panj Pani Radio ltd was formed on 1st June 2017 by a group of individuals who have a long history of activity in both the community sector and in radio in Leicester. The group was formed in response to personal experience of the Managing Director of the problems faced by people from the local community. The group is 8 year old but has already successfully completed 10 RSLs and it is broadcasting on line as well. The group has carried out consultation into needs of the target community and has made many connections with other groups who are very supportive of its planned activities. Managing Director works in Leamington Spa and steering group consists of local community leaders. The group have trained over 100 volunteer presenters, offered 20 places, and provided training to suffer of mental illness and carers of people with mental illness. Working in partnership with other media outlets and local organisations, the group completed training to 20 people that have experience in homelessness and criminal justice system. In August 2009, 10 presenters completed ‘Train to Gain’ BTEC first diploma level 2. In April the group made a pledge with Skills Funding Agency that the station will encourage and support volunteers to gain the skills and qualifications, acquire basic literacy and numeracy skills and training. The station gained immense popularity with the community through various RSLs and on line broadcast. During RSLs broadcast the group have been overwhelmed by positive feedback from the listeners and community groups. The group is working with the local communities in order to educate individuals, through ‘confidence through broadcasting course’. The group operate open door policy for the local community and encouraged by the positive response the group is planning to setup a community and day care centre alongside community radio.
B. Please summarise the group’s broadcasting experience (e.g. internet radio, Restricted Service Licences (RSLs)). Answer in fewer than 150 words:
Sukhdev Singh Aujla (the applicant) has more than 18 years’ experience of setting up over 41 RSLs in Leicester since 1996 he also managed 10 RSLs (Panj Pani Radio) and 38 hours per week programmes for a year on EAVA FM 102.5FM (2008-9). He assisted Somali community of Leicester to set up community radio (EAVA FM). 10 RSLs are: 3rd July -30th July 2017 Licence No: SRSL 101812WT/1 3rd April-30th April 2016 Licence No: SRSL 101354 WT/1 25th May -22nd July 2014 Licence No: SRSL 10033 WT/1 6th June-3rd July 2013 Licence No: 068/13 5th Jan-1st Feb 2013 Licence No: 213/2012 4th Sep -1st Oct 2011 Licence No: 086/2011 5th Jan-1st Feb 2011 Licence No: 197/2010 13th July -9th August 2009 Licence No: 138/2009 2nd Jan- 29th Jan 2009 Licence No: 144/2008 12th Dec- 7th Dec 2009 EAVA FM 102.5FM Community Radio 8th June- 4th July 2008 Licence No: 137/2008
C. Please summarise the relevant experience of the group or its members, in relevant non-broadcast areas (such as third sector, local business, fund-raising, training or education). Answer in fewer than 150 words:
Sukhdev Singh Aujla 1 year experience of work with young carers and 3 years with Adult Carers
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Secured funding from Awards for All and other funders for setting up Panj Pani Radio. Also further funding was secured for the group Ranjit Singh Jassal During his role as a treasurer with local Day centre he secured stream of Social Services Funding for the centre. Such Singh Hundle He organises transport for congregation during Vaisakhi processions and raise funds to pay for their cost. Hobbies include voluntary work and music. Jasbir Kaur In nursing profession(…) and worked in various hospitals across the Midlands. Jasbir assisted the group to secure funding from various providers. That enabled the group to provide various courses. Amrik Singh Dhillon Dentist by profession and he assisted the committee to secure funding from various sources.
D. Please summarise the radio broadcasting experience of key individuals in the applicant group (only if not already described above). Answer in fewer than 150 words:
As described above. Managing Director currently presents programmes on Local RSLs in and on TV Akaal Channel 843.
Evidence of demand:
15. Demand and/or support Guidance Notes Please provide a summary of evidence of demand When considering community radio licence applications, and/or support for your proposed service. Ofcom is required to take into account the extent of local This may include a variety of information, for demand for, or support for, the provision of the proposed example: service. • summary of support from statutory or voluntary It is for applicants to decide what evidence of demand or sector organisations which expect to contribute support they wish to submit. However, Ofcom does not practically and/or financially to your operations, believe that generic support for the establishment of a or which would expect to collaborate with you in new radio service is as meaningful as evidence of joint activities; considered support for a specific applicant’s proposals. This means that Ofcom does not attach great value to • evidence of interest generated through radio numerous examples of similar generic or form letters of activity (e.g. RSLs, internet radio), community support by your group, or to petitions. activity, training, voluntary sector work etc.; Copies of letters or research reports etc. should not be • results of research; submitted. However, your response here may include • summary of support from local politicians, brief relevant extracts from such material and must councils, educational or religious bodies etc.; represent an accurate and comprehensive summary of any such supporting evidence. If we wish to see the • summary of support from local business or other source material, we will ask for it. sectors;
• evidence of support from your proposed target community. Answer in fewer than 1,000 words:
“I received many requests from our congregation and they said they would like full time community radio in Leamington Spa. We are ready for one” said Mr Tara a businessman and community leader. “all programmes on Panj Pani Radio are very informative and they tackles various sensitive issues concerning the community very professionally” said KK Sharma “Panj Pani Radio number one Radio Station” said M S Atwall “Panj Pani Radio is one of the best Radio Station I have ever listened to” J S Makh
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“without this project we would not have been able to impact positively on cuts to homeless services” added J Mclean “even having no experience of homelessness or hostel life, I have gained confidence in my everyday life and have learned and became aware the problems associated with homelessness” said K Duddle “Our partnership with Panj Pani Radio really helps to raise awareness, ally fears and dispel some of the myths about mental illness and treatment, which helps to reduce stigma and encourage families and communities to access NHS services” said A Sheehan former CEO Leicestershire partnership NHS trust. “I am also aware that there is a real demand already expressed, amongst the residents of Royal Leamington Spa for community radio” said B. Singh Sangha “I am very happy to endorse your application for community radio in Royal Leamington Spa area as it is very much needed” said S. Singh “I understand that there is a much need within the Asian and other community in Royal Leamington Spa of this type of initiative” said A Muhammad “you have successfully involved all the local community in the radio station and its programmes and I am sure by working together this community radio will provide the community with excellent new opportunities to work in partnership” added SS Gill “programmes on Panj Pani Radio are so informative and so many of local community groups come to the studio to take part” stated LM Dass Community Consultation As part of Panj Pani Radio’s research and preparation for the community radio service, we wanted to explore the views of key members of the local communities towards the service. We decided to carry out community consultation and approached congregations, local community at Gurdwaras, Hindu Temples, Community and Day centres and youth clubs around city of Royal Leamington Spa. Participants were asked either to complete a paper questionnaire or to take part in a twenty minutes discussion over the phone. Huge number of people took part that included representatives of the local community. Many community leaders give us supporting letters. Some of them are enclosed. Summary of the results of the community consultation • Generally there is a strong support for Panj Pani Radio from the participants. It was widely felt that local communities need more support and information about various issues that a community radio station would be an effective way of providing this support especially for those who does not speak English. Many of the respondents would like to be involved in a community radio project and think that it could be beneficial for themselves or their organisations. Some respondents felt that funding and sustainability could be problematic issue for the project, but on the whole there is a high level of support for the project. • Most of the respondents did not know about any other community radio project in the area, but several of them have experience of being involved with radio in the past. • The great majority of respondents felt that a community radio station could be very helpful to their activities. A range of benefits were suggested including helping to raise awareness about local and national issues, training opportunities and finding out what is going on locally. • The respondents expressed a strongly held view that there is a need of community radio in Royal Leamington Spa area. Many respondents felt that members of the Punjabi speaking Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims communities are unserved. • The great majority of respondents felt that a community radio station for Royal Leamington Spa would be a good idea. They were keen for their organisations to get involved and also thought it would be something that they themselves would be interested in. • A few people expressed reservations. One respondent felt that a community radio station would need to put across information in a sensitive manner. Another said that Asian communities are constantly under-represented and often fall through the gaps of the BME heading. • Overall, respondents felt that a community radio station could contribute to enhancing the employment prospects and the skills of local people.
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• On the whole, most respondents did not envisage any problems with a community radio station in Royal Leamington Spa. However many people mentioned funding and sustainability as potential areas for concern. • Respondents were given the opportunity to make any other points if they wished. These were all very supportive of the idea of the community radio station. Would community radio station be helpful to your activities? “yes it could be used to help community cohesion” “yes, would help us to be able to raise awareness and develop networks, also to publicise the services that are available to local Asian community” “we can encourage wider community to do exercise that promotes a healthy living and good diet” Is there a need to provide support for vulnerable community? “There is a definite need but not enough support in the Royal Leamington Spa area, there are BME centres which provide some support, but there is a need to improve awareness, language barriers are a specific problem as much of the information which is available is only in English.” “People in the Asian community are often isolated anyway, and so support is essential in reaching these people.” “in Temples and Gurdwaras (Sikh Temple) people were very supportive of the idea of live broadcast from there”. “There is a lack of awareness in the Asian community of various societal issues.” “Feedback from participants and supporting letters confirms evidence of interest and support for the station”
Ability to maintain the service – financial information:
16. Pre-launch financial information
In assessing an applicant’s ability to maintain the service we need to know what funds and assets it holds, how much it intends to spend getting the station on-air (pre-launch expenditure), and predicted funding for the pre- launch period. Please note ‘in-kind’ income is dealt with in 18 below. X Tick this box if you request Ofcom to withhold this information from the public copy of your application.
17. Year 1 financial information - income Please provide information on the predicted income for your first year of broadcasting. N.B. there is a legislative restriction on income from on-air advertising and sponsorship/commercial references (in summary, each station is allowed a ‘fixed revenue allowance’ of £15,000 per year from paid-for advertising and sponsorship; some stations may also be allowed up to 50% of their total relevant information per year (i.e. disregarding the fixed revenue allowance). See the ‘Invitation of applications for community radio licences’ for your region for further information). X Tick this box if you request Ofcom to withhold this information from the public copy of your application.
18. Financial information – in-kind support Please provide totals that reflect the in-kind support you expect to receive for the pre-launch period, and for year one. You may count some volunteer input as in-kind support – please see our guidance on this http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/broadcast/radio-ops/volunteerinput.pdf X Tick this box if you request Ofcom to withhold this information from the public copy of your application.
19. Year 1 financial information – outgoings Please summarise year 1 outgoings – your expected operational expenditure to cover the first 12 months after the service has commenced broadcasting. (Add rows if necessary). X Tick this box if you request Ofcom to withhold this information from the public copy of your application.
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20. Year 1 financial information – commercial activities on air X Tick this box if you request Ofcom to withhold this information from the public copy of your application.
21. Pre-launch financial information - contingency If there is a shortfall between pre-launch predicted income and outgoings, please explain below how you would expect to cover any outstanding costs. X Tick this box if you request Ofcom to withhold this information from the public copy of your application.
22. Year 1 financial information - contingency If there is a shortfall between Year 1 income and Year 1 outgoings, please explain below how you would expect to cover any outstanding costs (see also 23 and 24 below). Alternatively if there is a surplus at the end of Year 1, please explain what you intend to do with such additional resources. X Tick this box if you request Ofcom to withhold this information from the public copy of your application. 23. Financial information – loans and other borrowings If any of your proposed funding (either set-up or operational) is in the form of loans e.g. from directors, individuals or organisations, please provide details as to who the loan is from and the terms of such lending, expected repayment terms, interest rate charged and other associated costs. X Tick this box if you request Ofcom to withhold this information from the public copy of your application.
24. Financial information – alternative funding streams If there is a shortfall between income and outgoings, what arrangements have you explored and are in place to provide further financial and/or ‘in-kind’ support for your proposed service? If you have any proposals for expanding and/or changing the funding model of your proposed service after the first year of operation, please provide details below: X Tick this box if you request Ofcom to withhold this information from the public copy of your application.
Broadcasting engineering:
Engineering notes We require preliminary radio frequency (r.f.) engineering information and applicants are advised that this section is not intended to be exhaustive. We are asking for the basic engineering parameters necessary to determine the extent of frequency availability in an applicant’s chosen area (after taking account of the requirements of neighbouring broadcasters); and to determine whether the proposed service area can be adequately served from this site. As a result, applicants should note the importance of identifying a transmission site that is suitable for the area they wish to serve. While Ofcom would not wish applicants to go to unnecessary expense (we do not guarantee the availability of a suitable frequency and/or our ability to allocate it for broadcasting from the chosen transmission site), we do require precise details about the transmission site chosen. The questions following relate to this. Applicants should provide evidence of negotiations or agreement with the site owner (e.g. whether a provisional agreement is in place). Any licence award will be based on the coverage area from the site identified in the application. If a licence is offered, Ofcom may not be able to agree to a change from the site put forward in this application (and any request for a change will need to be justified). Applicants should read and be aware of the relevant part of the Ofcom Site Engineering Code which may be found at: http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/broadcasting/guidance/tech-guidance/eng_code/ 25. Engineering information Waveband: This application is for an FM licence Yes Do you understand the requirements for FM (VHF) and have you incorporated these below and in, for example, Yes your start-up and other costs, detailed earlier? Transmission site What is the postal address and post code: Eden Court Also known as
Panj Pani Radio community radio licence application form address: Lillington Block 2 Built in 1960 Mason Avenue, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 7PG Primary use: office and Flats The NGR is a reference code comprising two letters and two groups of three numbers (e.g. SW 123 456). It is SP 335 670 available from Ordnance Survey. What is the height of the site, in metres, Above Ordnance Datum (AOD)? 97M National Grid In metres, what is the total height of the mast / building Reference (NGR): Above Ground level (AGL)? 46M About the site’s What is the height, in metres, of the transmitting antenna dimensions: AGL? 48M Please supply photographs of the transmitter mast / X Enclosed building and aerial location. Studio to site link used will be UBIQUIRI 5.7 GHz Who owns the site and what are their full contact details? Is this site already used for broadcasting and if so by No but mobile antennas whom? are installed. About the Delete as appropriate the yes/no answers which describe transmission site: your situation regarding proposed site (it may be that you cannot answer all four questions): Site identified? Yes Transmission site Provisional agreement with site owner in place? No availability: Or under negotiation? Yes Applicant group owns site? No Other – please specify. N/A Applicant group owns site? No (Note: we cannot consider an application if no site has been identified.)
How to contact you:
26. Public contact details Guidance Notes Provide the name of the person who will deal with Ofcom will publish community radio licence applications, enquiries from the press and public and the contact and from time to time statements which may include details for them. public contact details, on its website. A point of contact is required to deal with press and other enquiries from interested parties. Name: Sukhdev Singh Aujla Email: [email protected] Website: www.panjpaniradio.co.uk
27. Contact details for Ofcom Guidance Notes Provide the name of the person who will be Ofcom’s Ofcom will need to contact your group in relation to this primary contact and their contact details: application. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ADVISE OFCOM OF ANY CHANGES TO YOUR CONTACT DETAILS
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Concluding declaration:
28. Declaration APPLICANT’S, DIRECTORS’ AND OWNERS’ OTHER INTERESTS 1. In relation to the applicant and any body’s and/or individuals whose details are given in sections 11, 12 and 13 of this application, please state whether the applicant, any body or individual is (and if so identify that body or individual) involved in any of the activities set out in the table below, and the extent of the involvement or interest. For these purposes, the applicant includes associates of the applicant (i.e. directors and their associates and other group companies): (Note: if none of the following categories in this section apply, this must be clearly indicated by writing “none” in any appropriate box.) Activity/involvement By the applicant By a director and/or a shareholder (section 12 of this or member application form) (section 11 of this application form) a) Local authorities None None b) Bodies whose objects are wholly or mainly of a None None political nature, or which are affiliated to such a body c) Bodies whose objects are wholly or mainly of a None None religious nature d) An individual who is an officer of a body falling within None None (c) above e) A body corporate which is an associate (as defined in paragraphs 1(1) and 1(1a) of Part I of Schedule 2 to None None the Broadcasting Act 1990) or a body falling within (b) or (c) above) f) An advertising agency or an associate of an None None advertising agency Volunteer presenter g) Other broadcasting interests (including radio, for Akal TV Channel television, satellite and cable broadcasting and allied None 843 activities). And Local RSLs Other interests 2. Give details of any other interest or activity of the applicant which is or could be incompatible with the requirements imposed by or under Schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Act 1990 (as modified by the Community Radio Order 2004) and Articles 6 and 7 of the Community Radio Order 2004. Please also give details of any other participant in the applicant whose interest is or could be incompatible with those requirements. (You may need to seek advice about these matters) Answer: None
Other matters 3. In pursuance of its duties under Section 86(4) of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (as amended), Ofcom requires that the applicant should notify Ofcom of any matters which might influence Ofcom’s judgement as to whether: (i) the applicant; (ii) any director of the applicant; (iii) any individual, or any director of a company, who will have an interest of 5 per cent or more in the applicant; may not be considered a 'fit and proper person' to participate in a radio licence. Such matters would include, for example, the following (whether they occurred in the UK or any other country): any unspent criminal conviction, any undischarged insolvency and/or bankruptcy orders, any disqualification from being a director of a limited company, and any adverse findings made by Ofcom (or its predecessor broadcast regulators), any other regulatory authority and/or any court or tribunal in respect of any regulatory matters. Answer:
None
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Do you confirm, to the best of your knowledge and belief, that: 4. The applicant is not a disqualified person in relation to the licence by virtue of the provisions of section 143 (5) of the Broadcasting Act 1996 (relating to political objects); 5. The applicant is not otherwise a disqualified person in relation to the licence by virtue of Part II of Schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Act 1990 or any other rule prohibiting its holding the licence; 6. No director, member or other person involved directly or indirectly in the management of the applicant group is the subject of a disqualification order as defined by section 145 (1) of the Broadcasting Act 1996; 7. No person (body corporate or individual) involved in the application has been convicted within the past five years of an unauthorised broadcasting offence and that the applicant will do all it can to ensure that no person (body corporate or individual) so convicted will be concerned in the provision of the service, the making of programmes included in it, or the operation of the radio station if the applicant is granted a licence; and 8. Any matters which might influence Ofcom's judgement as to whether the directors or members of the applicant group are fit and proper persons to participate in a radio licence have been made to Ofcom. Applicants should note that Ofcom reserves the right to revoke a licence if at any time any material statement made is found to be false and to have been made by the applicant or any member or officer thereof knowing it to be false, and that in the circumstances of section 144 of the Broadcasting Act 1996, the provision of false information or the withholding of relevant information with the intention of misleading Ofcom could incur a criminal conviction and a disqualification from the holding of a licence. X Please tick this box to confirm that the applicant agrees with the above statements. Please tick the boxes below to indicate which additional documentation is included as part of this application. We are not willing to accept additional information with this application, other than that set out below: X Memorandum & Articles of Association X Certificate of Incorporation X Application Payment (UK £ 600.00) non-returnable X Photographs of the transmitter mast / building and aerial location.
I hereby apply to Ofcom for the grant of a community radio licence and declare that the information given in this application and any additional documentation is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, correct.
Sukhdev Singh Aujla (Name of person) Managing Director (Title or position in the applicant group) 24th July 2017 (Date)