Trust approves BBC ALBA carriage on Freeview
The Gaelic-language service BBC ALBA will be available to viewers in Scotland on Freeview, following approval by the BBC Trust today as part of a review of the service.
Bill Matthews appointed BBC Trust Member for Scotland
The Government today announced that Bill Matthews has been appointed as the BBC Trust Member for Scotland, with effect from 01 January 2011.
"A strategy for a BBC that delivers great programmes and great value"- Lyons
A new BBC strategy to deliver more distinctive, high quality programmes, improved value for money and greater transparency for all audiences has today been published by the BBC Trust…
Vacancy on the BBC Trust
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is inviting applications for the position of Trust member for Scotland at the BBC Trust. The DCMS is looking for an individual with a commitment to public service broadcasting and representing the public interest.
BBC Films performing well but should increase awareness among licence fee payers
BBC Films delivers great value to licence fee payers, but should develop greater awareness of its work, and ensure more impact when broadcasting its films on television, according to a report published by the BBC Trust today…
Trust review of Red Button finds service has high reach but should look to tighten focus and reduce costs
A BBC Trust review published today has concluded that the BBC's Red Button is the UK's most used interactive TV service and serves a large and diverse group of users, but that its substantial distribution costs need to be reduced, and audience appreciation of the service could be higher.
Letter from BBC Trust Chairman to S4C Authority Chairman
The BBC Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons has today written to the Chairman of the S4C Authority John Walter Jones, following the recent announcement of a new partnership and funding model for S4C.
BBC One, Two and Four performing well but audiences want even more distinctive programmes, Trust review finds
The Trust has today published its final conclusions in its service review of BBC One, Two and Four. The review found that both BBC One and BBC Two provide a high quality offering much valued by viewers and make vital contributions to delivering the BBC's public service remit.
Trust review finds "cultural shift" in BBC commissioning behaviour
The BBC Trust's second review of the Window of Creative Competition (WoCC), published today, has found that in general the system is working well to stimulate competition between in-house and independent producers, with some areas for improvement in how the WoCC operates.
BBC licence fee settlement
Responding to today's announcement of a new licence fee settlement for the BBC, Sir Michael Lyons, Chairman of the BBC Trust, said:
Elan Closs Stephens appointed BBC Trustee for Wales
The Government today announced that Elan Closs Stephens CBE has been appointed as the BBC Trustee for Wales, with effect from 1 November 2010.
Chairman's statement on Deputy Director-General
Following today's announcement that BBC Deputy Director-General Mark Byford will be leaving the organisation, BBC Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons said:
Trust review of BBC Editorial Guidelines underlines commitment to high standards
The BBC's new Editorial Guidelines - the foundation of everything broadcast or produced by the BBC - are published today following a review commissioned by the BBC Trust.
BBC Trust - Trust launches review of BBC radio services in the devolved nations
The BBC Trust has today begun its service review of the BBC's national radio stations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
BBC Trust statement on NAO access
The National Audit Office (NAO) already scrutinises the BBC's books as part of regular reviews it carries out for the Trust and it is an important ally in our push to deliver transparency and better value for money for licence fee payers.
BBC Trust proposes two year freeze to licence fee to 2013
The BBC Trust today announced that it has proposed to Government that the licence fee should be frozen at its current level of £145.50 for the remaining two years of the current settlement, through to March 2013. This would mean taking an estimated £144m out of planned BBC budgets.
Chairman of the BBC Trust
BBC Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons has today informed the Secretary of State for Culture, the Olympics, Media & Sport that he has decided to limit his appointment to a single term and will not seek reappointment from next May.
BBC to increase competition in radio commissioning following Trust review
The BBC Trust has today announced it is asking the BBC Executive to increase competition in the radio programme market by opening up more of the available programming hours to independent producers. This move follows a Trust review of the independent supply of radio programming.
Trust finds coverage of the devolved nations significantly improved
Significant improvements have been made to the BBC's network news and current affairs coverage of how the UK is governed in its four nations, the BBC Trust concludes today in a new report which includes fresh independent research.
Trust approves Project Canvas
The BBC Trust has today approved the BBC's involvement in Project Canvas, subject to a number of conditions.
Trust concludes Public Value Test not required for mobile apps
The BBC Trust has concluded that plans to launch dedicated BBC smartphone applications (Apps), for BBC News, Sport and iPlayer, do not require further scrutiny through a Public Value Test (PVT).
Lyons sets out initial conclusions on future direction of the BBC
BBC Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons today set out initial conclusions on how the corporation can make the transition to a fully digital future.
BBC One goes high definition
The BBC is to launch a high definition (HD) version of BBC One on DTT, cable and satellite later in the year, following the BBC Trust's approval of proposals from the Executive.
Trust finds iPlayer fulfils audience expectations
The BBC Trust has today published the conclusions of its review of the BBC's on-demand services, including the BBC iPlayer.
Trust issues revised service licences
The BBC Trust has today published a revised service licence for each of the 28 BBC services. These revisions follow Trust approval of budgets for the current financial year (2010/11). The Trust has also announced today that it is to review the way it monitors service licence budgets and will publish the outcome of this review.
Trust publishes outcome of SNP/Plaid Cymru appeal relating to the BBC Prime Ministerial Debate
The BBC Trust has today announced that it has not upheld a joint appeal from the Scottish National Party (SNP) and Plaid Cymru on the BBC's Prime Ministerial debate scheduled to be broadcast on 29 April.
BBC Trust workplan for 2010/2011 published
The BBC Trust has today published its workplan for 2010/11. The Trust's activities over this period will continue to build on its existing work to reshape the BBC in the interests of licence fee payers.
Independent review finds 'significant cultural changes' in BBC Radio editorial compliance
An independent report published today has found that 'significant cultural changes' are underway in BBC Audio & Music as a result of measures required by the BBC Trust following the breaches of editorial compliance identified in the Ross/Brand broadcasts in October 2008.
Trust completes BESA fair trading appeal process
The BBC Trust has today concluded the final stage in a fair trading investigation into three formal learning offerings provided on the BBC's website.
Trust names lead author for review of impartiality in the BBC's coverage of science
The BBC Trust has today announced it has selected Professor Steve Jones to lead its forthcoming review of impartiality and accuracy in the BBC's coverage of science.
Richard Ayre appointed BBC Trustee
The Government today announced that Richard Ayre has been appointed as a BBC Trustee, with effect from August 1, 2010.
Trust to review Radio 3, Radio 4 and Radio 7, and nations & local radio
The BBC Trust has today announced that it is planning to carry out two service reviews of BBC radio in 2010. The first will look at Radio 3, Radio 4 and Radio 7; the second will assess Radio Wales, Radio Cymru, Radio Ulster/Foyle, Radio Scotland, Radio nan Gaidheal and English local radio
Trust publishes proposed strategy for re-shaping the BBC
The BBC Trust has today published a proposed strategy for the BBC inviting views from the public and industry on the future direction for the corporation
Chairman's statement on BBC strategic review
Following press reports on the BBC's strategic review today, the Chairman Sir Michael Lyons has made the following statement: "In its first three years, the Trust has focussed on addressing the concerns of audiences and re-shaping the BBC. In particular this has meant working to ensure the BBC delivers genuinely distinctive content, serves all audiences across the UK and provides value for money for licence fee payers.
Trust publishes NAO report on the BBC's management of three major estates projects
The BBC Trust has today published an independent report prepared by the National Audit Office (NAO) on the BBC's management of three major estates projects. These were the refurbishment and redevelopment of Broadcasting House in London, the construction of Pacific Quay in Glasgow and the Corporation's forthcoming move to Salford Quays.
Trust publishes review of BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music
A BBC Trust review published today concluded that Radio 2 was highly regarded by audiences but should use its scale to be more distinctive, while 6 Music was distinctive and well-liked by its listeners, but needed to reach a bigger audience.
Trust publishes NAO report on the BBC's management of its coverage of major sporting and music events
The BBC Trust today published an independent report commissioned from the National Audit Office on the BBC's management of its coverage of major sporting and music events.
Trust to review impartiality in science coverage
The BBC Trust has today announced that it will carry out a review to assess the accuracy and impartiality of the BBC's coverage of science.
