I believe we can expect more closures, next charter 2027.
From “The BBC distribution strategy “ 2018 on receiving the new charter in 2017. Section 30.
https://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthe...n_strategy.pdf
Interesting comment in section 30.
“ 30. The BBC expects that over the course of the Charter period it will continue to deliver value to audiences through broadcast services – which still make up the majority of BBC consumption – while preparing for a future where all content experiences are delivered over the internet. Given the increasing pace of change, the BBC needs to prepare for that future to arrive early in the next Charter period. The transition to internet delivery of BBC services creates opportunities for the BBC to offer richer, more targeted experiences for audiences (see below) and new ways of bringing the nation and communities together, while also avoiding the duplicative costs of broadcast. However, it also comes with additional strategic challenges, above all, ensuring the BBC’s public service mission can still be effectively delivered on new connected platforms.”