What we do

RadioCentre represents the interests of commercial radio across the spectrum of regulation, government and public policy.  The External Affairs team maintains an ongoing engagement with our members and stakeholders, working to secure the best environment for growth and development of commercial radio in the UK.  

The RadioCentre Public Affairs Sub-Committee (PASC) drives the direction of policy for Radiocentre.  The members of PASC serve as a vital link with the industry to engage members with key policy work and direct input into consultation responses. 

If you wish to find out more about the work of PASC, please contact Lindsay. 

We lobby government, regulators and policy makers, to ensure the interests of commercial radio are represented and considered in both UK and EU level policy.

In recent years, we have been successful in liberalising rules on how and where local radio stations produce content; deregulating commercial messages; addressing the prominence of commercial brands on the BBC; and the removing of local media ownership rules.

By proactively engaging in policy development and public affairs strategies we aim to represent our members’ interests and meet the following objectives.

 

Objectives

Policy - BBC

We work to ensure that the BBC sticks to its public service remit, while minimising negative impact on commercial radio. More 

Policy - Copyright

We work to achieve the best possible copyright agreements for commercial radio and represent our industry. More 

Policy - Digital

We aim to secure a successful future for commercial radio across analogue and digital platforms. More 

Policy - Ofcom

We work to secure the best possible regulatory framework for commercial radio stations and our listeners. More 

Policy - Industry

We influence the radio industry's legal and regulatory framework, so that commercial radio can flourish. More 

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External Affairs team

Matt Payton

Matt Payton

Director of External Affairs

matt@radiocentre.org

020 7010 0652

Ben Walker

Ben Walker

Senior External Affairs Officer

ben@radiocentre.org

020 7010 0651

Lindsay Bennett

Lindsay Bennett

External Affairs Officer

lindsay@radiocentre.org

020 7010 0650

Lucy Goodwin

Lucy Goodwin

Head of PR

lucy.goodwin@radiocentre.org

020 7010 0655

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