Radio Minhaj awarded community licence in London

Radio Minhaj has been awarded a community licence by Ofcom today, to broadcast in the Newham area of London.

The station’s output will provide a community radio service for black, Asian and other ethnic minorities in Newham.

Radio Minhaj, was one of four stations awarded a licence, along with three other non-Asian radio stations. Nomad Radio, which was also awarded a licence will provide a community radio service for the Somali community in Hammersmith and Fulham.

Community radio services are provided on a not-for-profit basis, focusing on the delivery of specific social benefits to a particular geographical community or a community of interest.