A second round of meetings for local representatives about the imminent launch of Rutland and Stamford Sound takes place on 18th February.

Parish councillors and clerks throughout Rutland and Stamford are attending online presentations by Zoom at 4pm and 5pm.

This follows a series of very successful meetings about the radio station on 11th February. Councillors and clerks have another opportunity to learn all about the new community radio station for the area, led by the familiar voice of Rob Persani.

Presentations are led by Mary Hardwick, Chair of the Board of Directors of Rutland and Stamford Sound Community Interest Company (CIC), which will operate the station.

Mary gives the presentations, accompanied by Sarah Press, another member of the Board and original Advisory team.

Mary describes how the presentation takes councillors on a short journey of why and how the initiative came about. They learn about the people and processes behind the radio station.

The presentation, explains Mary, describes who makes up the Board, how they were chosen, the terms of reference and key principles which have guided decisions and actions in establishing the pilot station.

Mary said: "Because we anticipate a lot of interest, we've offered two dates, with the second on a18th February, with a choice and times to meet by Zoom."

Councillors can book a space at the Zoom meeting at 4pm or 5pm on18th February 2021.

Rutland and Stamford Sound grew out of a study initiated by Rutland County Council in the Autumn of 2020 to independently assess the feasibility of a new community station for the Rutland and Stamford Area.

The station is destined for success, as Mary Hardwick outlines. "Our belief that we can deliver a successful station to fill the gap left when Rutland Radio became 'Greatest Hits Radio' was unanimously supported by a Cabinet decision in mid-January with a grant to proceed to a pilot station phase as soon as possible".

Rutland and Stamford Sound is led by the familiar voice of Rob Persani, known to radio fans in the area for more than 20 years. The radio station is independent and local.