Bidding for city’s local TV channel under way
A total of 20 towns and cities are included in the programme. Licence will be for a 12-year term. As well as broadcasting on Freeview, local TV channels may choose to offer their services on satellite, cable and online.
Edinburgh West Liberal Democrat MP, Mike Crockart said: “UK media has become over-centralised and doesn’t serve local areas the way it should. This announcement is a big step forward in bringing Edinburgh relevant home-grown programming.”
But he added: “We must make sure the many rural communities around Edinburgh, like Ratho and Kirkliston, are included. There is a fear that programming will be centred on the city.”