NMA: Charter Renewal Must Create Framework For A BBC That Is ‘Truly Complementary’ To Commercial Providers

Responding to a speech by BBC director-general Tim Davie in Salford today, News Media Association chief executive Owen Meredith said: “We welcome Tim Davie’s recognition and aim to strengthen our plural local news market. As Ofcom has said, the BBC’s increased online local news output is one of the headwinds to the success of local news media, so the BBC’s desire to reset the relationship and be a truly beneficial partner is welcome.

“We will work with the BBC and government in the lead up to Charter Renewal to get the right framework for a BBC that is truly complementary to commercial providers. This work will include looking at ways to enhance the successful Local Democracy Reporting Service and improving linking to commercial news providers.”