Made in Kent Radio to close citing PRS increases

Made in Kent Radio’s parent company has ceased trading following sustained financial pressures linked to business rates and licensing costs.

The business says a prolonged dispute with Dartford Borough Council and the government valuation office over business rates was a significant factor. According to the company, it spent more than a year challenging what it believes were incorrect and disproportionately high rates, which it says were higher than those applied to much larger organisations.