Gorgeous FM Community Radio Licence Application Form

Gorgeous FM 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.

Gorgeous FM

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:

Gorgeous FM was devised and created to serve and support the LGBT+ communities of Birmingham and The Black Country (Wolverhampton & Dudley.) Stonewall, the national charity working for equality and justice for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGBT) people, feel that the government figure of 5-7% of the population being LGB is a reasonable estimate. However, there is no hard data on the number of LGB people living in the UK, as no national census has asked people to define their sexual orientation. National research has shown that 1 in 10 young people are of lesbian, gay or bisexual orientation. This means there are potentially more than 10,000 young people in the Black Country who are lesbian, gay or bisexual or exploring their sexual orientation. The LGBT+ community in The Black Country is eclectic and diverse. Gorgeous FM aspires to include content relevant to all. LGBT+ people have a range of likes, social connections, musical tastes and life issues. One aspect that does bind the community together is the designation Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans or Inclusive. Statistically, younger LGBT+ people are more likely to suffer depression, anxiety and even consider taking their own lives. A recent home office survey shows that LGBT+ hate crime has risen to 9,157 in the period 2016/17. Gorgeous FM believes this contributes to a feeling of being alone with no-one to listen to and communicate with. We passionately believe that an LGBT+ radio station in Wolverhampton and Dudley would provide the comforting voice that some are desperate to hear. LGBT+ people cross the socio-economic spectrum, however, with the added pressure of a less tolerant family background, opportunity for some lags some distance behind others. Gorgeous FM aims to give LGBT+ people of all backgrounds, and their friends, the opportunity to broadcast and have their voice heard.

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. Gorgeous FM community radio licence application form

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The city of Wolverhampton and parts of the Black Country. We would like to cover as wide an area around Wolverhampton as possible but have based our technical parameters on the traditional 5km radius. However, if greater power becomes available, taking into account our clearly defined target audience, then we would welcome the increased coverage that would give.

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- the range of local (non-BBC) services available in BBC local services (commercial and community your area. stations) to members of the relevant community or communities; Later in this form you will be asked to draft your own „key commitments‟. This will form the basis of your (iii) broaden the overall range of such non-BBC local licence and is what Ofcom will judge you against. It services provided in the area concerned; and should include a summary of your proposed (iv) have a distinct nature, or provide distinct content, programme output as set out below and reflect your from any non-BBC local services with which it would commitment to cater for relevant tastes and interests, overlap. 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 in the column opposite. communities. 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

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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:

Research has demonstrated the musical „choice‟ of the LGBT+ community. This clearly shows a preference towards classic and contemporary dance and house, old school and club anthems alongside current pop and chart classics. Therefore Gorgeous FM aims to provide an upbeat mix of preferred music, alongside speech content of relevance and value to the local LGBT+ community. Our daytime and evening/overnight music policy will be distinct. Daytimes will cover more „mainstream‟ dance, chart and house and span the last 15 years with an “Old Skool” classic track once an hour. Evening and overnight will allow for a more „genre specific‟ policy including dedicated shows – i.e. Camp Classics, Disco Anthems, Songs from the Shows – to appeal to the eclectic tastes of LGBT+ people. Speech content is a vital part of Gorgeous FM‟s output and must be used to provide news updates, support, discussion and comfort to members of the LGBT+ community who do not have access to other support due to specific circumstances. There are many harrowing reports of negative reactions by family and friends to LGBT+ people „coming out‟ and Gorgeous FM is and must continue to be an accessible conduit for help, support and advice. Director Shaun Keasey remembers how it took him a long time to summon up the courage to visit a gay bar as he came out, this despite a huge amount of support. We will be inviting various LGBT groups into the studio for discussion shows to talk about the LGBT community across the area, issues and events. We will be working with local LGBT+ groups such as LGBT+ Birmingham, Wolverhampton‟s LGBT+ Alliance and Summit House in Dudley. These volunteer groups provide support to LGBT+ people of all ages and backgrounds and enable Gorgeous FM to reach out to the widest possible audience. The needs of the LGBT+ community are varied and speech content will cover as wide a range of topics as possible. One gay person will have different issues to another, bisexual different again, trans people different again. We want our speech content to be informative, supportive, sometimes serious and sometimes fun. Throughout the broadcasting schedule we will run a “What‟s On” feature to promote LGBT+ and local community events, bringing information to those who would otherwise be unaware. As well as national news at the top of the hour we will be running local news bulletins and LGBT+ news on the half hour. Our aim is for a music to speech ratio if 80-20 as an average. Our existing DAB and online station broadcasts a large proportion of original, locally produced content, much of which is live. This includes daily breakfast, afternoon and „drive home‟ shows, LGBT+ film reviews, magazine type shows, genre specific music shows and our own „Gorgeous 40‟ chart countdown. Other sources include productions from further afield – both national and Gorgeous FM community radio licence application form international - who tailor their output to suit the LGBT+ nature of our station. „Syndicated‟ shows are used to support pre-defined music content. We have no plans to broadcast any content in a language other than English. Due to our audience having the opportunity to „listen again‟ to any of our shows through the website we do not feel the need to repeat shows, but certain features may be repeated during different shows.

B. What is the address of the proposed studio (if known)?

Gorgeous FM, Old Bank Chambers, 4b Salop Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0RX.

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:

The most important aspect of ensuring Gorgeous FM caters for the needs of our local LGBT+ community is communication. We plan to set up regular steering groups for the station to ensure regular, constructive and relevant feedback is given and taken on board. This steering group will be made up of as wide a range of the LGBT+ community as possible – young and old, differing social backgrounds, sexes, gender identities and races. We also aim to form links with other LGBT+ commercial and community stations around The UK to pool data and information, ensuring we are as „up to date‟ with issues and tastes as is possible. Of huge benefit to Gorgeous FM is that the majority of presenters and volunteers are from the LGBT+ community. All have differing backgrounds, living and working in contrasting environments. This ranges from barstaff, youth work, gaming design, acting, teaching, driving, management, ethnic minority support and pharmacy. This eclectic mix of presenters and contributors gives us a vital channel into the current likes and needs of LGBT+ people as they go about their daily lives. We believe the above enables and will further enable Gorgeous FM to reflect and cater for the widest interest group of the LGBT+ community as possible.

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:

In Wolverhampton and Dudley there are a range of non-BBC commercial, and three community stations. It is our belief that none of the above produce or broadcast any services specifically aimed at the LGBT+ community and allies. Although there may be issues that interest members of the LGBT+ community on these stations, nothing appears to be being produced with their needs in mind. The non-BBC commercial stations appear to be very similar with a music and speech output relying heavily on current chart and celebrity sound-bites. This appears to be a popular model for many commercial radio stations. What is disappointing is that the local aspect of these stations is gradually being phased out. Beacon Radio and The Wolf in Wolverhampton now broadcast as Free Radio (National „Big City‟ Brand from Bauer) and Signal 107 (Regional Brand from Wireless Group.) This may suit their business models but, in our opinion, makes them more distant from the communities their licenses were originally created to serve. Of the four local community stations, two - Gulshan Radio and Raaj FM – are specifically targeted at the Asian community - and the others - WCRFM in Wolverhampton and Black Country Radio in Stourbridge - are based around an ethos of locally sourced general news and genre specific music – i,e, prog rock, northern soul and jazz. Whilst all three local community stations are no doubt serving the parts of the local community they target, none of them produce, create or broadcast content that specifically supports the LGBT+ community in their areas. We believe such a significant minority community – which encompasses gender, gender identity, sexuality, race, background, religion – which in 2017 is sometimes still the victim of ridicule,

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harassment, bullying and sometimes violence, and statistically makes up 2-5% of the population should be supported by community radio. The overlapping commercial stations are: Signal 107, Free Black Country, Heart and Capital. The overlapping community stations are: WCRFM, Black Country Radio, Raaj FM and Gulshan Radio.

Social gain

5. Social gain Guidance Notes Community radio is required to be for the public good Broadcasting legislation specifies a number of 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, Answer in fewer than 1,500 words: (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.

A study of the media in 2017 reveals the stigma faced by LGBT+ people as they go about their daily lives:  Reports in August showed supporters of Leicester City FC chanting „shocking‟ abuse at Brighton & Hove Albion supporters simply because Brighton is known for „having a substantial Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans community.‟ (BBC 21/7/17)  The current national vote on Same Sex Marriage in Australia has led to some quite outrageous and disturbing vocal and physical confrontations, including a 13 year-old transgender boy who was reportedly „targeted and harassed on a train by an older man who was wearing a „Vote No badge.‟ (Pink News, September 2017)  YouTube prankster Jack Jones has over 240,000 subscribers on his channel. His videos make people laugh. However, when getting into a confrontation with another man in July 2017 the first

1 See Article 2(3) of the Community Radio Order 2004 and Ofcom‟s Notes of guidance for community radio applicants and licensees. Gorgeous FM community radio licence application form

thing he decided to call the man he was arguing with was „faggot.‟ It is well known that this is a derogatory and homophobic word used to insult gay men. (Metro 26/7/17)  In October 1998, whilst studying at The University of Wyoming, 21 year old gay man Matthew Shephard was beaten to death by two men he had met at a bar. Matthew‟s sexuality became a huge part of the case when it was claimed that he had been killed „in a rage when Shephard made a sexual advance.‟  Footage from Iraq shows an „alleged‟ gay man being thrown from the top of a building minutes after holding a „trial‟ into the accusation. (Daily Mirror 11/8/16) The above list, which could span reams of paper, demonstrates the persecution, bullying and violence aimed at the LGBT+ community. Only one of the reports can be classed as „historical,‟ the others are all part of LGBT+ life in 2017. We believe the ability of LGBT+ people to communicate and educate brings enormous social gain. Gorgeous FM is funded by SKRW Limited which operates „Gorgeous,‟ an LGBT+ bar and nightclub in Wolverhampton owned by directors Shaun Keasey and Ricki Wellman. Mr Keasey quotes: “When Gorgeous opened in 2009 – only 8 years ago – the idea of a LGBT+ venue with pride flags flying in Wolverhampton City Centre was unheard of. “LGBT+ venues at that time tended to be in old pubs in backstreets, very much separated from the traditional night-time „circuit.‟ “LGBT+ customers rarely used „straight‟ venues and vice versa. “We are proud that Gorgeous Nightclub broke down the barriers between „gay‟ and „straight‟ nights out. The club now caters for people of all sexualities and gender identities with an ethos of „inclusive‟ and „attitude free.‟ “We are happy that some people who now openly identify as LGBT+ were given the comfort, strength and support to „come out‟ through visiting Gorgeous. “I believe that Gorgeous brought an end to the stigma that some felt towards LGBT+ people, bringing communities together.” We are aware, however, that only a small proportion of local residents use bars, nightclubs and Gorgeous. This is where the idea of Gorgeous FM was founded. We wanted to create a conduit for LGBT+ people to express themselves, develop confidence and build trust and communication with other communities. We also wanted non LGBT+ people to be given the opportunity to listen, learn and understand issues that those of other sexualities suffer. We believe the social gain that Gorgeous FM delivers to be exceptional. Already broadcasting on small scale DAB+ across Birmingham and online, the addition of an FM license will allow us to become available those across Wolverhampton and The Black Country without current access. We want Gorgeous FM to allow as many people as possible the opportunity to broadcast and have their voice heard. Whilst we will not restrict opportunity to LGBT+ people - there are many members of Wolverhampton‟s LGBT+ Alliance who do not identify as LGBT+ but are as passionate about equality, inclusivity and rights - our main aim is to provide a service that currently is not available to Wolverhampton & The Black Country. By providing a radio station that focuses on LGBT+ issues and is given a voice and a soul by LGBT+ people we hope to enhance and improve the quality of life of those currently not served by a communication medium they can „identify‟ with. A non LGBT+ station can communicate news on LGBT+ issues. An LGBT+ station staffed by those who understand and identify with such issues can bring more nuance and talk more sympathetically to those listening. We want listeners to benefit and be comforted and supported… through listening. We also hope to allow those who feel they do not have a „voice‟ to be given the opportunity to express opinion through Gorgeous FM. We hope to provide this opportunity through shows produced and hosted by members of the community – gay men and women, bisexual men and women, trans men and women and those whose with fluid gender identity. These members may also be part of other communities – ethnic, religious, nationalities. Members may also have a disability. Gorgeous FM aims

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to create discussion and learning amongst differing communities to allow understanding, learning and friendship to develop. We are aware that LGBT+ members of certain communities are not allowed to express themselves and fear reprisal. Gorgeous FM will provide a safe – and if required confidential – platform for this expression, again, allowing understanding and social cohesion to develop. Gorgeous FM will provide training and opportunity for members of the LGBT+ community who wish to become part of the broadcasting industry but have not felt – until now – that there is a platform within which they can learn but also feel comfortable, relaxed and valued. We hope to provide the foundations of a broadcasting career to those determined to succeed in the industry… but also an enjoyable hobby to those looking for company the opportunity to provide support for others. Gorgeous FM offers and hopes to develop a route for local community organisations to express and publicise themselves to the LGBT+ and wider population. We are currently developing a working partnership with Birmingham LGBT+, and have the support of many LGBT+ groups within Wolverhampton and The Black Country – University of Wolverhampton Students Union and LGBT+ Society, Wolverhampton City Councillor Anwen Muston – The UK‟s first trans councillor - and The Terrence Higgins Trust in Wolverhampton. This is reinforced by allies of The LGBT+ communities in Wolverhampton and The Black Country such as the leader of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Councillor Patrick Harley, Bromford, Wolverhampton, and Accord Housing Association who deal with LGBT+ residents daily. An FM license in Wolverhampton and The Black Country will allow all of the above groups and allies to communicate directly with the people they support and offer opportunity to. Finally, Gorgeous FM – already covering Birmingham City Centre on DAB+ and online – will provide opportunity for community development and understanding. It will allow members of the LGBT+ community to build confidence, meet others with different backgrounds and life experience, bridge the gap between age groups, allowing for understanding of the issues faced by different generations. Most importantly, we hope Gorgeous FM will follow in the footsteps of Gorgeous Nightclub and break down the barriers between those of different sexual orientations, promote understanding and consign the reports at the beginning of this section to history. We want Gorgeous FM to be inspiring and path finding. We believe we can deliver significant social gain to the LGBT+ community of Wolverhampton and The Black Country.

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?

Participation by a wide representation of the LGBT+ community in Gorgeous FM is key to the development of the station. Should our FM application be successful Gorgeous FM will strive to create a diverse board of directors consisting of local members of the LGBT+ community and allies with and interest in ensuring the stations fulfils its key commitments and is as representative and inclusive as possible in its programming and sound development. We hope to achieve a representative board that includes gay men and women, bisexual men and women, trans men and women and those whose gender identity is fluid. Gorgeous FM would also be part of Wolverhampton‟s LGBT+ Alliance, a group of local political, Gorgeous FM community radio licence application form charitable and commercial representatives, who meet monthly to discuss LGBT+ issues in the city and work to provide support mechanisms for those who require them. The Alliance would be encouraged to provide input and skill support to Gorgeous FM. We also hope to build upon our volunteer base and roles available to ensure opportunities for all skills and confidence levels. We do not believe that everyone will want to „be on air,‟ but would be happy working on programme development and production, news catching and editing, outside broadcasting, administration, marketing and sponsorship and audience development. We would encourage volunteer involvement that crosses minority groups such as BME and disability. Gorgeous FM, in it‟s current form, has worked with almost 100 volunteers of many backgrounds and over the course of a 5 year FM license term would hope to increase that figure to over 500.

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:

Gorgeous FM currently operates from an office suite on the second floor of Old Bank Chambers in Salop Street, Wolverhampton City Centre. Unfortunately, this location is not easily accessible to those in wheelchairs or with other mobility issues. We would, upon successfully securing an FM license, begin the process of locating and moving to a new site, easily accessible to all. We would ensure this process is completed no more than 12 months after the granting of the license. Gorgeous FM, upon successfully securing an FM license, will begin to seek new volunteers from Wolverhampton & The Black Country‟s LGBT+ communities and allies. This will be undertaken via use of our social media outlets – Facebook & Twitter, and through press coverage of the FM license. The Express and Star is the local news outlet for Wolverhampton and Dudley and there is also Midlands Zone Magazine, an LGBT+ publication that covers the Midlands region. BBC Midlands Today and ITV Central News would be invited to provide features as would Made in Birmingham TV (now available in Wolverhampton & Dudley via Sky) and BBC Radio WM. We would also hold regular recruitment sessions and outside broadcasts (live from local stores and businesses, schools, colleges and The University of Wolverhampton) to introduce ourselves and allow people to gain a brief taste of what we offer and the path to getting involved. We are aware that some who would like to broadcast or be involved are prevented due to mobility, confidence, work or time issues. We would therefore begin a process to fund equipment that enables volunteers to broadcast from home – whether live or recorded – via our broadcast software and the internet. Volunteers would be fully trained in the use of this equipment and our goal would be for them to gain the confidence to either train others or occasionally use the studio facilities. We would find a way of accommodating everyone who wanted to become involved. We will also make out studios and facilities available to outside groups with a similar ethos of community development and social gain free of charge whenever possible and available.

Ensuring accountability:

8. Accountability Guidance Notes Please set out your proposed community Broadcasting legislation specifies a number of

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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:

Gorgeous FM and its management will be accountable to its listeners and target community to ensure it is achieving targets and commitments set out in this application. Overall responsibility for this will fall to the board of directors. The board, as suggested in section 6, will be comprised of a diverse representation of the LGBT+ community which we would strive to ensure covered key skills in the running, maintaining and development of a community organisation. Dedicated board roles will be created to cover key aspects of the organisation – finance, advertising and sponsorship, fundraising, licensing, volunteer support, training, music development. The board will meet monthly and produce a written set of actions that will be reviewed and analysed at subsequent meetings. We will also encourage a „volunteer forum‟ where views can be expressed and suggestions given. A member of the volunteer forum will then feed back to the board of directors once a month to ensure communication is always opened and volunteers are aware their views and work are valued and key to the development of Gorgeous FM. As part of Wolverhampton‟s LGBT+ Alliance we will have direct access to vital data and information regarding local issues, policies, initiatives and possible support funding. The Alliance would have the opportunity to feedback on Gorgeous FM, providing a vital, impartial view of broadcasting standard and perceived involvement of the local LGBT+ community. Social Media has and will play a vital part in the accountability of Gorgeous FM as it allows direct, free access by members of the local LGBT+ community via Facebook message or Tweet. Immediate feedback can be given on shows, music, content and direction. Social media also allows Gorgeous FM to survey via online tools such as Survey Monkey. Gorgeous FM will undertake to survey once every 6 months to ensure music policy and speech content are relevant and support current needs in the community. The board of directors will analyse survey results and act to ensure Gorgeous FM adapts to the needs required of it. Gorgeous FM‟s board of directors will produce an annual update of the stations performance which will be made available on the website and Facebook page.

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. We would expect key commitments to be brief and no more than one page long.

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KEY COMMITMENTS: to be completed by the applicant [Guidance is given in italics.]

Station name Gorgeous FM [As in section 1 of this application] Licence area [State the proposed coverage area as Wolverhampton & Dudley 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]: - Gorgeous FM is a radio station that serves the LGBT+ communities of Wolverhampton & Dudley alongside their allies. - the main purpose of the service - The purpose of the service is to provide a conduit for communication within the LGBT+ communities and provide understanding of LGBT+ life and issues to a wider audience, encouraging integration. - the station‟s primary functions or activities. - Gorgeous FM‟s primary function is radio broadcasting and training to members of the LGBT+ community and allies.

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:  Chart, Gay Dance Anthems, House, Disco Classics  Speech. The main types of speech output3 broadcast over the course of each week are:  Local, national and international news updates relating to LGBT+ communities, support shows, health and wellbeing, topical issues and magazine style programming.  Over the course of each week programming is broadcast in English

 The service provides original output4 for a minimum of 16 hours per day.  The service provides locally-produced output5 for a minimum of 12 hours per day. The studio is 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 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 better understanding of the particular community and the strengthening of links within it.

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).]

2 e.g. mainstream pop, urban etc. 3 e.g. local news, what‟s on etc. 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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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: Gorgeous FM Limited

Date of registration: 24th October 2017

Company registration number: 11028608

Type of company (or other body corporate): Limited by Guarantee

Where your body is not a company, please explain how it meets the requirement to be a body 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.

Gorgeous Media Network Limited has a current board of two directors: Shaun Keasey and Ricki Wellman. Gorgeous FM community radio licence application form

There are no shares as the company is limited by guarantee. The directors plus Lee Bannister and Jason Scott make up the management committee. There are no other individuals or bodies that exert control over the company.

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).

Directors: Shaun Keasey (Chair) Ricki Wellman (Management Committee) Station Advisor: Lee Bannister (Management Committee) Station Manager: Jason Scott (Management Committee)

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]).

Shaun Keasey Employment: Company Director Other directorships: SKRW Limited, PA Wolverhampton Limited Relevant experience or qualifications: BA(Hons) Music, PGCE, NCPLH

Ricki Wellman Employment: Company Director Other directorships: Wellmanweb Limited Relevant experience or qualifications: NCPLH

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Lee Bannister Employment: Presenter, Made in Birmingham Other directorships: No Relevant experience or qualifications: Member of management, WCRFM

Jason Scott Employment: Station manager Other directorships: No Relevant experience or qualifications: BBC technical operator, presenter on both commercial and community stations

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):

Gorgeous FM is run by our Station Manager / Programme Controller, Jason Scott, on a part time basis. He is paid a salary to ensure the station runs smoothly, music is uploaded and edited, volunteers adhere to OFCOM broadcasting standards and any technical issues are resolved as quickly as possible. Jason also works as a volunteer, creating and presenting a daily breakfast show and also our chart show „The Gorgeous 40.‟ Ricki Wellman acts as our technical support. He is proficient in electronic equipment maintenance and will outsource and required repairs to a local company. Gorgeous FM Organisational Chart

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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.

A. Please provide a brief history of your group. Answer in fewer than 300 words:

Gorgeous FM was started in March 2014 as an online station for the LGBT+ communities in Wolverhampton, Dudley and Birmingham. As stated in the „Social Gain‟ section it was created as a result of wishing to develop the LGBT+ community‟s ability to break down barriers and create communication between groups, cultures and genders. After a series of meetings a business plan was developed and funding provided by SKRW Limited, operators of Wolverhampton LGBT+ bar and nightclub – Gorgeous. Premises were located in Wolverhampton City Centre and with the support of SKRW Limited, equipment was purchased and studios constructed.

B. Please summarise the group’s broadcasting experience (e.g. internet radio, Restricted Service Licences (RSLs)). Answer in fewer than 150 words:

Gorgeous FM has broadcast online since March 2014. We have broadcast 24 hours a day since, completed many outside broadcasts – including Birmingham Pride and Wolves Pride – as well as providing presentational resources to local shops and businesses. Our studios are professional and well maintained with many features also enjoyed by commercial stations – live telephone calling, voice tracking, guest rooms and live music. In 2016 we contacted Switch FM in Birmingham, the license holder for the small scale DAB multiplex in the city. Following negotiations and a successful application for a DSPS license we began broadcasting on DAB+ in July 2017.

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:

Director Shaun Keasey is a local business person. He is a qualified teacher and spent a proportion of his career teaching in primary, secondary, MLD and SLD schools and other educational establishments. Shaun‟s business, SKRW Limited, is a member of Wolverhampton‟s LGBT+ alliance. SKRW Limited operated Gorgeous Nightclub which for 5 consecutive years has been voted The Midlands Best LGBT+ Nightclub and Overall Gay Venue by readers of LGBT+ publication Midlands Zone Magazine. Shaun has much experience in finance and negotiation and leads a team of over 50 – many of whom are LGBT+. RIcki Wellman is a graphic designer and web developer. He is also a volunteer with Wolverhampton‟s LGBT+ Network. Lee Bannister currently works for Made in Birmingham Television as a presenter and director.

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:

Shaun Keasey was a presenter on WCRFM before investing in and working on Gorgeous FM.

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Ricki Wellman is proficient is technical equipment upkeep and repair. Lee Bannister was a broadcasting trainer at Wolverhampton Community Radio Training. He also produced locally created content. Jason Scott (Station Manager) has worked for the BBC as a technical operator and created content for many local commercial and community stations.

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:

During October 2017 we conducted an online survey to establish the demand for our proposed service and help refine our music and programming plans. The questionnaire was propagated via the Gorgeous FM website and social media channels. We asked: “Do you agree that Wolverhampton and the Black Country's LGBT+ community is underserved by existing radio stations”.

Source: Online Research, October 2017 75% of respondents either “agreed” or “strongly agreed” with the statement. Gorgeous FM community radio licence application form

Music Preferences

Source: Online Research, October 2017 We asked for opinions and attitudes towards a range of Dance and Urban music genres. The most popular genres were Old Skool, Current Dance, Classic Commercial Dance and House. These genres already form the backbone of our general music policy on the online and DAB Gorgeous services. Classic Soul (including Motown, Stax, Philadelphia, etc.) also scored well and, accordingly, will feature in the main body of music played by Gorgeous FM. Speech Content

Source: Online Research, October 2017 Speech elements and feature content of relevance to the lifestyles of our LGBT+ target audience were considered to be “Very Important” elements; e.g. Help and Advice on LGBT+ issues, Interviews with LGBT+ celebrities, phone-in discussions, etc. Local News, Travel and Information were also highlighted as important ingredients in our programme mix and we have formed new partnerships based upon our research findings to ensure that we deliver from Day One. Finally, we asked:

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How likely would you be to listen to a new radio station for the LGBT+ communities?

Source: Online Research, October 2017 90.7% of respondents said that they would “probably” or “definitely listen” to the new station. The age profile of respondents was in keeping with our target demographic of 15-44 year-olds: Age Profile

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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.  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).

 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  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).  Tick this box if you request Ofcom to withhold this information from the public copy of your application.

20. Year 1 financial information – commercial activities on air  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. Answer in fewer than 150 words and/or submit a summary table:  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. Answer in fewer than 150 words and/or submit a summary table:  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.

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Answer in fewer than 150 words and/or submit a summary table:  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: Answer in fewer than 150 words and/or submit a summary table:

 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: 45 High Park Crescent, address: Sedgley, Dudley DY3 1QZ The NGR is a reference code comprising two letters and two groups of three numbers (e.g. SW 123 456). It is SO 91564 94097 available from Ordnance Survey. What is the height of the site, in metres, Above Ordnance 227 metres Datum (AOD)? National Grid In metres, what is the total height of the mast / building Reference (NGR): Above Ground level (AGL)? 8 metres

About the site‟s What is the height, in metres, of the transmitting antenna 10 metres dimensions: AGL? Please supply photographs of the transmitter mast /  Tick if enclosed building and aerial location. Who owns the site and what are their full contact details? Is this site already used for broadcasting and if so by N/A whom?

About the Delete as appropriate the yes/no answers which describe your situation regarding proposed site (it may be that you Gorgeous FM community radio licence application form transmission site: cannot answer all four questions): Site identified? Yes Transmission site Provisional agreement with site owner in place? Yes availability: Or under negotiation? No No – Company Directors Applicant group owns site? Own Site Other – please specify. Applicant group owns site? No (Note: we cannot consider an application if no site has been identified.)

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Transmitter Site: 45 High Park Crescent, Sedgley, Dudley DY3 1QZ

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: Shaun Keasey Email: [email protected] Website: www.gorgeousfm.com Postal address: Old Bank Chambers, 4b Salop Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0RX PLEASE ENSURE YOU ADVISE OFCOM OF ANY CHANGES TO YOUR CONTACT DETAILS

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

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primary contact and their contact details: application.

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 Shaun Keasey is a b) Bodies whose objects are wholly or mainly of a None member of The political nature, or which are affiliated to such a body Conservative Party 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 g) Other broadcasting interests (including radio, television, satellite and cable broadcasting and allied None None activities). 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:

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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.  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:  Memorandum & Articles of Association  Certificate of Incorporation  Application Payment (UK £ 600.00) non-returnable  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

Shaun Keasey (Name of person) Director (Title or position in the applicant group) 20/10/17 (Date)

Please return this form and any additional electronic information by email to: [email protected] If there is any paper-based material associated with this application, please send it to: Community Radio Licensing Team, 5th Floor Ofcom Riverside House 2A Southwark Bridge Road London SE1 9HA Please make sure you keep a copy of this form for your records.