Central Suffolk Multiplex
Central Suffolk
Woodbridge • Stowmarket • Melton • Framlingham • Saxmundham • Wickham Market • Eye
Our proposed Central Suffolk Small-Scale DAB multiplex will bring more local digital radio choice to communities across the heart and east of Suffolk. The Ofcom-advertised area includes Woodbridge, Stowmarket, Melton, Wickham Market, Framlingham, Saxmundham, Eye and many surrounding towns and villages. The multiplex is being developed to provide an affordable route onto DAB+ for community, specialist, independent and local commercial radio services, helping strengthen local broadcasting and expand listener choice across a large part of rural Suffolk.
Population
84,066
Area
1,255 km²
Block
9A or 9B
Technology
DAB+
Proposed coverage map
The map below shows the indicative coverage footprint for the Central Suffolk multiplex, based on the Ofcom advertised polygon.
Proposed coverage only. Proposed coverage only. Coverage shown is predicted and indicative, based on the Ofcom Round 8 advertised polygon. It is subject to Ofcom licensing, final technical approval, and transmitter site agreements. Actual coverage may differ from that shown.
Why Central Suffolk needs SSDAB
Bringing digital radio to the heart and east of Suffolk
No local DAB provision today
Central Suffolk has no small-scale DAB multiplex. Communities from Woodbridge and Melton to Framlingham, Saxmundham and Eye have no access to locally-produced digital radio content on DAB+.
A diverse mix of market towns and villages
Central Suffolk spans a wide area of market towns, agricultural communities and coastal villages. SSDAB would give these communities a platform for local voices that national and regional DAB stations simply do not provide.
Supporting community and specialist radio
From community stations serving individual towns to specialist music and cultural services, SSDAB dramatically lowers the cost of DAB broadcasting — making it realistic for the first time for smaller operators in this area.
Connecting rural Suffolk
Many Central Suffolk communities are underserved by existing media. A local DAB multiplex would create new opportunities for news, information and entertainment that reflects the lives of people living and working in this part of Suffolk.
Communities covered
Towns and areas within the footprint
Woodbridge
A thriving market town on the River Deben and one of the principal communities within the proposed Central Suffolk coverage area. Woodbridge has a strong cultural and community life that would benefit from local DAB services.
Stowmarket
A market town in the heart of mid-Suffolk and one of the largest towns within the proposed Central Suffolk coverage area. Stowmarket serves a wide surrounding rural community and would benefit significantly from locally-focused DAB+ provision.
Melton
A large village adjoining Woodbridge on the north bank of the River Deben, within the proposed Central Suffolk coverage footprint.
Wickham Market
A market village in the Deben valley, well within the proposed Central Suffolk coverage area and currently without local DAB provision.
Framlingham
A historic market town in mid-Suffolk, known for its castle and thriving arts and music scene. Framlingham falls within the proposed Central Suffolk SSDAB coverage area.
Saxmundham
A small market town in east-central Suffolk, serving a wide rural hinterland. Saxmundham falls within the proposed Central Suffolk coverage area.
Eye
A small market town in north Suffolk, within the proposed Central Suffolk coverage footprint. Eye has a strong community identity and would benefit from local digital radio provision.
Stradbroke
A large village in north Suffolk within the proposed coverage area, serving a wide rural community across the High Suffolk plateau.
Campsea Ashe & surrounding villages
Communities in the Deben valley within the proposed Central Suffolk footprint, currently without local DAB provision.
Interested in broadcasting on Central Suffolk DAB?
Register your interest now and we'll be in touch as the licensing process progresses. There's no commitment at this stage.