‘Character of Service’
Tempo 107.4 FM is for the people of Wetherby and the surrounding villages. Local people are encouraged to contribute to the station’s output; to participate in its organisation; and to help develop the station’s policies. The programme service concentrates on the local area and programming reflects the community’s needs, tastes and aspirations.
The studio is located within the licenced coverage area.
The service provides a range of community benefits (social gain objectives mandated by statute) for the target community, both on-air and off-air, and in doing so, achieves the following objectives:
- the facilitation of discussion and expression of opinion,
- the provision (whether by means of programming included in the service or otherwise) of education or training to individuals not employed by the person providing the service, and
- the better understanding of the particular community and the strengthening of links within it.
Members of the target community contribute to the operation and management of the service. The service has mechanisms in place to ensure it is accountable to its target community.
(September 2006, revised September 2016, revised March 2025)
Review of Compliance:
The Trustees of Tempo 107.4 FM meet on a regular basis to discuss and ensure compliance with their Key Commitments. At their last meeting on 25th November 2025 the following areas were reviewed and updated:
- Character of Service Commitments:
a) The number of active local people contributing directly to the station output increased to 39
b) A new Supporter has been arranged to assist a Visually impaired Presenter to replace a previous Supporter who is not currently available
c) The aim of maximising the LIVE broadcasting of Local Events and Programmes continues - Social Gain objectives on-air:
a) A total of 24 guests have attended the studio and contributed to local content in programmes
b) Live reporting took place covering the Remembrance Sunday Parade and and Civic Service.
c) Live coverage is planned for Local Christmas based events in Wetherby and Boston Spa
d) A total of 10 new Local Event Trailers have been produced and broadcast - Social Gain objectives off-air:
a) 15 New Community event entries covering Local Events and Local News were made on the appropriate Website Pages
b) 17 New entries covering Community Christmas events were made on the Website requiring the addition of a “Christmas Events” page.
c) Presenter Training continued with a young person as part of their personal development in the Studio environment.
d) Supporting Gender balance at the station an additional female has joined the Tempo Team and is currently involved in Programme support and training as a Presenter
e) The station is additionally working with the Wetherby Methodist Church in its Wetherby Heritage Project locating and recording information about the Wetherby area to be collated and retained on line for future generations.
