"The Government is currently developing a Digital Radio Action Plan which is considering how national and large local stations might migrate to digital-only broadcasting at some point in the future. Small-scale radio stations, both commercial and community, would remain on FM. The Government is also planning to introduce a new Communications Bill in the next few years which could seek to change the way that small-scale radio is regulated. The purpose of this research is to provide an understanding of how much listeners value each type of small-scale radio in terms of the benefits they provide and to seek their opinions on the possible changes in the licensing and regulatory models currently applied to such services. Ofcom commissioned Essential Research to conduct the research and this report details its findings." (Executive summary)