HFM Receives Council Congratulations on Licence Extension

Harborough District Council has congratulated HFM after the station secured a further ten-year broadcasting licence from Ofcom.

Council leader Simon Whelband praised HFM as a “fantastic community asset”, providing an important genuinely local service to residents across the district.

Speaking during this week’s full council meeting, he said: “Congratulations to our community radio station HFM, which has secured a further ten-year broadcasting licence from Ofcom.

“HFM is a fantastic community asset and provides an important genuinely local service to residents across the district.

“My congratulations and thanks go to the whole team, including the many volunteers who give their time to keep HFM on air.”

Council leader Simon Whelband praised HFM as a “fantastic community asset”

Leader of the opposition Cllr Phil Knowles echoed the comments, saying: “Having such an important facility at the heart of the community is exceptionally positive and something we should be very grateful for.”