Structure and leadership

Ofcom Spectrum Advisory Group (OSAG)

Published: 5 July 2010

Last updated: 16 June 2026

The Ofcom Spectrum Advisory Group (OSAG) provides independent advice to Ofcom on strategic spectrum management issues.

Register of disclosable interests

Published: 1 March 2024

Last updated: 16 June 2026

The register of disclosable interests sets out the external interests and commitments of those who sit on Ofcom’s Boards, Committees and Panels.

Election Committee

Published: 2 July 2010

Last updated: 12 June 2026

The Election Committee determines unresolved disputes between broadcasters and political parties regarding the allocation of party election broadcasts and referendum campaign broadcasts.

Sir Ian Cheshire appointed as Chair of Ofcom

Published: 11 June 2026

The UK Government has formally confirmed Sir Ian Cheshire as the new Chair of Ofcom, following his recent pre-appointment hearing at the Science, Innovation and Technology select committee.

Ofcom Board

Published: 6 March 2024

Last updated: 9 June 2026

Ofcom's Board provides strategic direction for the organisation.

Community Radio Fund Panel

Published: 2 November 2023

Last updated: 2 June 2026

Ofcom has established the Community Radio Fund Panel to meet as required to examine applications and make awards from the community radio fund.

Advisory Committee for Scotland

Published: 3 July 2010

Last updated: 28 May 2026

The Advisory Committee for Scotland advises Ofcom about the interests and opinions, in relation to communications matters, of persons living in Scotland.

Advisory Committee for Northern Ireland

Published: 28 February 2024

Last updated: 25 May 2026

The Advisory Committee for Northern Ireland advises Ofcom about the interests and opinions, in relation to communications matters, of persons living in Northern Ireland.

Ofcom Content Board

Published: 16 March 2017

Last updated: 25 May 2026

The Content Board is a committee of the main Board and it sets and enforces quality and standards for television and radio.

Our annual reports to the Welsh Language Commissioner

Published: 30 September 2023

Last updated: 22 May 2026

Our annual report to the Welsh Language Commissioner showcases Ofcom's Welsh language activities over the past year.