Consultation: Radio Wyvern - Request to change Key Commitments

Ofcom is considering the Key Commitments change request submitted by Youth Community Media, which holds a community radio licence for Worcester broadcasting as ‘Radio Wyvern’. The Licensee wishes to make the following changes:

• Change its character of service, such that the target community for the station is “people who live, work, and study within Worcester” instead of “young people aged 11-25 in Worcester”
• Change the social gain aim specified in the character of service from “It reflects a broad section of youth culture, with output produced for and by local young people. There is an emphasis on educational content, and the station tackles issues affecting, and of concern to, young people on a daily basis” to “It will include specialist programming designed to provide a voice for children and young adults”.

We have taken a preliminary view on the request and are minded to approve the Key Commitment changes requested by the Licensee. However, we are seeking views on the request before we make a final decision. The consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 20 July 2026.

Responding to our Consultation