Ashdown Radio to launch on DAB

Central Sussex Digital Radio Ltd has won the new DAB licence for Mid-Sussex, covering Haywards Heath & Uckfield.

The licence was being advertised by broadcast regulator Ofcom and the new DAB service is likely to be on-air later in 2024.

Central Sussex Digital Radio is made up of Total Sense Media who own More Radio, Ashdown Radio who currently broadcast on 94.7 & 105FM across East Sussex from their studios in Uckfield. V2 Radio who have been broadcasting across Sussex on DAB for the last two years are also part of the group, as is John Dash. 

The application was also supported by other established community stations, including Mid Sussex Radio and Mid Downs Hospital Radio.

A spokesperson for Central Sussex Digital Radio commented, “We believe we have the ingredients to run a successful DAB radio multiplex for the area: our group has the community connection, the commercial track record across the region and a good knowledge of digital radio technology. The proposed service could carry more than twenty new and existing radio stations, significantly and innovatively increasing listener choice.”

Ashdown Radio Programme Director, Ryan Millns said, " This is a great opportunity for Ashdown Radio to continue it's success to a whole new audience across Mid-Sussex!"