ILR Heritage Radio Project

I'm Andy Lloyd, and I've re-launching several 'heritage’ local radio stations online, recreating the magic, sound and excitement of radio, as it used to be. These stations are in all 'all network' format, meaning that although it's 23 separate stations, it's temporarily a common output.

UK radio has changed. Local stations have disappeared, replaced by repetitive, robotic and remote formats. Most of the content comes from London, so there is no local identity, and no practical purpose.

Our project will bring back real radio, with a target audience aged 40+, and programming to suit all tastes. The network comprises 23 stations, we have a fully operational studio, and are already running test transmissions.

The project is a not-for-profit social enterprise, Independent Local Radio Limited, and we hold the UK trademarks for our stations, including Chiltern Radio, County Sound, Radio Victory, Pennine Radio, Radio Orwell, Southern Sound, Saxon Radio, WABC Radio, and KCBC Radio.

As you can imagine, the costs involved are considerable, so now we need your help. I’d be delighted to answer your questions, invite you to the studio, and hear from you, if you’d like to be involved in any way.

Contributions will be used for a subscription to a professional news service, music royalties, quality websites, and other innovations, such as Alexa Skills, and iOS/Android apps.

If you’re unable to contribute financially, you can still be involved (radio production, presentation, web content and more). Of course, your ideas and suggestions are welcome too.

Thank you.