The BBC has amended some of its proposed plans for local radio programme sharing across the UK announcing extra shows and revised pairings of stations. In October, the BBC proposed local radio stations share more content and broadcast less programming unique to their areas as part of it’s new strategy to create a “modern, digital-led” broadcaster. Pleased to have co-signed with around 100 Council Leaders and Group Leaders a letter calling on the @bbc to think again regarding the cuts to BBC local radio which plays such a key role in our local communities and local democracy. Jason Horton, director of production at BBC Local, said: “Our goal over the next 12 months is to modernise our BBC Local services in England to strengthen our online provision for communities across the country. “We have listened carefully to the feedback we have received about proposed changes to BBC Local Radio programming.
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