Bolt Radio – Public File

Radio in the United Kingdom is regulated by law by the Office for Communications (Ofcom). Bolt Radio is committed to full compliance with the conditions of its licence and all relevant Ofcom regulations.

Station Overview

Bolt Radio is an online radio station serving North Lancashire and South Cumbria, providing a contemporary, upbeat, and locally-focused service.

Like all licensed radio services, Bolt Radio operates within specific programming obligations, including commitments relating to music output and local content. These obligations are set out in our station format, which forms part of this Public File.

Programming

Production

Bolt Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our mission is to deliver a professional, big-station sound, while remaining firmly rooted in the local community and reflecting the area we serve.

Programme Schedule

Details of all current and upcoming programmes can be found on the Bolt Radio website and mobile app.

Bolt Radio is supported by a diverse team of presenters with experience across commercial, community, and online radio.

Playlist

Our music policy is designed to be upbeat, current, and instantly recognisable.

Bolt Radio plays a wide mix of current chart hits, recent favourites, and well-known classics, delivering “Biggest Hits by the Biggest Artists” across multiple genres.

Example Hour (Illustrative)

• Dua Lipa – Houdini
• Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding – Miracle
• Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits
• Kylie Minogue – Padam Padam
• The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
• David Guetta & Bebe Rexha – I’m Good (Blue)
• Harry Styles – As It Was
• Clean Bandit – Rather Be

Programming Team:

The station’s programming is overseen by the Station Management Team.

Complaints

Any comments or complaints are logged upon receipt and acknowledged within 24 hours where possible.

We aim to resolve all complaints within 10 working days.

If a complaint cannot be resolved, listeners may refer the matter to Ofcom.

For advertising-related complaints, unresolved issues may be referred to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

Contact for Comments & Complaints

Email: office@boltradio.co.uk
Advertising Enquiries: advertise@boltradio.co.uk

Or contact Ofcom directly via www.ofcom.org.uk

Station Contact Details

Programme Controller: Controller's Name

Address: Your street address

Switchboard: Your phone

Sales: Sales phone