1. Local TV and its potential in community engagement Rick Smith RegenTV project team 7th March 2006

2. Carpenters Estate, Newham

3. What the residents get

4. Pod Small, sleek and powerful Linux based Low cost

5. RegenTV Services Free digital TV and foreign channels Video on demand Portal for local content Web based email & Internet access PC on TV using Open Office

6. Examples of Local TV programmes Meet the neighbours Investigative reporting Internet Safety History Club Testimonials

7. Local TV – Key Results Building local skills Useful tool for two way communications Peer to peer delivery Community consultation increased Community participation increased

8. Carpenters Connect - key results 350 homes (70% take up) 95% access local information 17% involved in content production 75% turnout in estate election

9. Local TV – key issues Local/sub regional Quality Impartiality Legality Funding

10. Benefits for community Digital divide –Takes away initial barriers Community spirit –Meet each other –Appreciate each other –Work together

11. Local TV - Key lessons Community TV is a tool for -Community engagement, participation -Digital divide -Regeneration

12. For more information Email: info@regentv.netinfo@regentv.net rick.smith@openhub.co.uk Phone: 07810 481 551