Public value tests
Here you will find links to the Trust's reports on the public value tests we carry out.
Public value tests give us hard evidence to help us decide whether or not we will allow the BBC to launch a new service or significantly change an existing one. If you want to find out more about the public value test process, please visit our new services page.
Local video proposals
23 February 2009
The Trust has decided not to approve the BBC Executive's local video proposal.
Gaelic Digital Service
21 December 2010
The Trust has now conducted its follow-up review of BBC Alba.
24 January 2008
The Trust has approved the launch of the Gaelic Digital Service (GDS) on satellite, cable, radio and online, with a follow-up review to take place during 2010.
High Definition television (HDTV)
14 November 2007
The Trust has approved, subject to certain conditions, an application from the BBC Executive for an HD channel.
On-demand services
25 April 2007
The Trust has approved, subject to certain conditions, an application from the BBC Executive for on-demand services.
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This book uses the experience acquired by the BBC Trust to illustrate how the theory and concept of Public Value can be developed into a practical decision-making tool for policy-makers.
