Government has laid three orders to create the right environment to enable the establishment and ensure the sustainability of up to 44 local TV stations on Freeview in the long term. Once passed, these Orders will create a new statutory framework for Ofcom to license local TV.
- The Local Digital Television Programme Services Order 2012*
To create a fit for purpose licencing regime - The Code of Practice for Electronic Programme Guides (Addition of Programme Services) Order 2011
To help ensure appropriate Electronic Programme Guide prominence for local services - The Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (Directions to OFCOM) Order 2012*
To reserve sufficient spectrum for local TV services to broadcast on
*This is a draft item of legislation and has not yet been made as a UK Statutory Instrument.
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