172/99 1 December 1999

The Radio Authority is today (1 December) confirming its award of the local digital multiplex licence for Cardiff, Newport and surrounding parts of South-East Wales to Capital Radio Digital Ltd. The Authority made a conditional award to Capital Radio Digital on 4 November. The company has accepted the Authority's condition that it should modify its proposed transmission arrangements in order to reduce coverage overspill beyond the area for which this licence was advertised.

The Authority is also publishing the details of this licence award and a copy of the full assessment can be viewed from the link here.

The Radio Authority is responsible for licensing and regulating Independent Radio in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Broadcasting Acts 1990 and 1996. It plans frequencies, awards licences, regulates programming and advertising, and plays an active role in the discussion and formulation of policies which affect the Independent Radio industry and its listeners.

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