Consultation: Request to change Key Commitments for B Radio (Reading)

Ofcom is considering the Key Commitments change request submitted by B Radio Limited, which holds a community radio licence for Reading broadcasting as ‘B Radio’.

B Radio Limited wish to make the following changes:

Change its character of service, such that the target community for the station is “people who live, work or study in Reading” instead of “the under-40s who live, work and study in Reading.”

Change the social gain aim specified in the character of service from “The service provides a voice to local young people and showcase their talents, and works with the community to find opportunities to teach young people new skills” to “The service provides a voice to local people and showcases their talents, while providing some dedicated output to give a voice to under-40s. It also works with the community to create opportunities for people to learn new skills.”

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.

Responding to our consultation

Please submit responses using the response form no later than 5pm on 13 November 2026.