House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Local TV update
02 February 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Julia Lopez Con Hornchurch and Upminster
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At a glance
Key points
- UK government to publish response to consultation on renewing local TV licences set to expire in November 2025
- Government will conditionally renew all 34 local TV service licences and the multiplex licence from 2025 to 2034
- Government plans to maintain current local TV objectives and make an order under section 244 of the Communications Act 2003 when Parliamentary time allows
Issue summary
The UK government is publishing its response to a consultation on renewing local TV licences, set to expire in November 2025.
Action requested
The Government will conditionally renew all 34 local TV service licences and the multiplex licence for the period from 2025 to 2034. It will also maintain current local TV objectives and make an order under section 244 of the Communications Act 2003 when Parliamentary time allows.
Key facts
- The consultation closed in September.
- Local TV licences are due to expire in November 2025.
- The renewal period will run from 2025 to 2034.
- There are 34 individual local TV service licences across the UK.
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