Statement: The BBC’s proposals for BBC Radio Cymru 2
- Start: 16 November 2023
- Status: Statement published
- End: 14 December 2023
Statement published: 18 January 2024
The BBC has proposed to extend the number of originated Welsh-language hours offered by BBC Radio Cymru 2 so that it becomes a new UK Public Service.
As required by the BBC Charter and Framework Agreement our role is to assess the impact of the BBC’s proposals on competition and consider whether the public value justifies any adverse impacts that we identify. This statement explains our final determination that the BBC may proceed with its proposal and our decision to place Operating Licence conditions on the service.
Main documents
The BBC has proposed to extend the number of originated Welsh-language hours offered by BBC Radio Cymru 2 so that it becomes a new UK Public Service. As required by the BBC Charter and Agreement, we carried out a shorter competition assessment of its proposal. We are consulting on our provisional conclusion that the BBC may proceed with its proposal alongside three Operating Licence conditions for the new service, if it is approved.
Main documents
Ofcom's approach to the competition assessment (PDF, 206.6 KB)
Responses
| Responder name | Type |
|---|---|
| BBC (PDF File, 102.0 KB) | Organisation |
| National Union of Journalists (PDF File, 117.6 KB) | Organisation |
| RadioCentre (PDF File, 160.8 KB) | Organisation |