Sharp knife

Continuing our monthly filleting of the BBC Trust minutes, so that you don't have to read them all. I expect many of you can now put your own spin on these...

Members discussed the audience perceptions and usage of the BBC in Scotland both before and after the Referendum. They noted that there seemed no evidence of any impact of the Referendum on usage of the BBC...

So there, Sturgeon.

They discussed the ongoing concerns about coverage of devolved policy within network news, and the issue of ensuring that news coverage remained relevant to audiences across the UK. The Director, News and Current Affairs reported that seminars were being held with senior staff to consider these issues.

Otherwise known as the Byford solution. Based on Getting Your Mind Right c Cool Hand Luke 1967.

Members discussed the performance of BBC Local Radio which had seen a small but steady decline in the number of listeners. They noted that the Trust was scheduled to conduct its second service review of BBC Local Radio before the end of the current charter. This would provide an opportunity for a more in-depth consideration of the performance of local radio.

The Managing Director, Finance and Operations provided a status report on some of the BBC’s current projects and risks. She noted that work was on track to implement the finance and procurement element of Project Smart in January 2015....

But on time and on cost ?