My new role at the communications regulator Ofcom

I am pleased to announce that, following an open selection process,  the communications regulator Ofcom has appointed me as Chair of the Consumer Forum for Communications (CFC). I am not new to Ofcom – I was the Member for England on the Communications Consumer Panel for eight and half years – and I am not new to the CFC – I have been attending it regularly since 2004.

But I am delighted to have the opportunity now to chair the CFC. The range of Ofcom’s regulatory responsibilities – telecommunications, broadcasting, spectrum and posts – is considerable and fascinating. The number of consumer and citizen groups who work with the CFC is significant and includes many with a special focus on the needs of those with various disabilities or disadvantage. However, consumer and citizen groups do not always have their voices heard in regulatory discussions as clearly as commercial interests and I am looking forward to strengthening their input.

I take over from Claire Milne who has spent the last five years as the first independent chair of the CFC and has worked so hard to develop its membership and influence.

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