History
Pendle Community Radio stems from several short term Restricted Service Licence broadcasts, dating back to 1999, that were awarded by Ofcom and its predecessor 'The Radio Authority'.
These 'RSL' broadcasts usually ran twice a year, each for 28 days, to coincide with Eid ul-Fitr (Ramadhan) and Milad un Nabi. Hence the name of the radio station changed between Radio Ramadhan or Milaad FM, to coincide.
Following the success of the RSL broadcasts and the fact that there wasn't another local radio station with any significant special interest programmes aimed at the local community, Ofcom awarded a full-time 5 year community radio licence in 2006 to the same group that ran the RSLs. The radio station is based at 15 Cross Street Nelson and named as AWAZ RADIO 103.1 FM (Pendle Community Radio).
The Team is led by professionals. Current Directors, Sagheer Akhtar and Shahid Kaleem have clearly outlined the aims and objectives for the coming years of the pendle radio. The team includes technical, professional and volunteers. Great team includes Adnan Sohail, Tasawer Ali, Ismail, Sisters, Brothers, Presenters and Guests.
Pendle Community Radio has a weekly programme on behalf of the Burnley Pendle and Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service which gives representatives of local voluntary, faith and community sector organisations the chance of much-needed publicity.
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