Ofcom Required SIBC Public File

  1. Local news bulletin schedule: There are 159 bulletins per week, as listed on the news schedule page and the SIBC app.
  2. Current local news stories: The main headlines are posted on the home page and the SIBC app.
  3. The news team: can be contacted via contact form and the SIBC app.
  4. Programme schedule: See the news schedule page and the SIBC app.
  5. The average number of hours of automated programming: attended play-out is greater than the minimum service duration requirement.
  6. Amount of local programming: All 168 hours per week.
  7. Ofcom localness guidelines: are on the Ofcom website.
  8. Station contact details: are on the contact page and on the SIBC app.
  9. Events/charities: specific causes are supported.
  10. Recent programme/news highlights: are posted on the home page and Twitter
  11. Other issues to impact on localness: The ownership, operations and location are entirely local.
  12. Playlist: The current A and B list songs are available through a link on the music page and on the SIBC app.
  13. The station format: as published by Ofcom.
  14. How to complain: write to the managing director via the contact form on the website or on the SIBC app.