THE WALES Director of broadcasting watchdog Ofcom, Rhodri Williams, is to step down.
It follows a turbulent time for the Cardiff office of the main UK communications regulator.
Last October Ofcom in London admitted that a controversial contract — awarded by the Cardiff office to the Welsh lobbying firm Deryn Consulting — had broken its procurement rules.
The contract was awarded in February 2016 without going out to tender.
We asked Ofcom if the contract was a factor in Rodri Williams’ decision to step down.
It did not answer the question.
A spokesman told Rebecca yesterday:
“Rhodri decided to leave Ofcom after 14 years.”
“He will leave Ofcom this month and we wish him all the best for the future.”
The clear favourite to replace Rhodri Williams is his deputy, Regulatory Affairs Manager Elinor Williams.
She is also his wife — and, before that, his mistress.
Her marriage to civil servant Geraint Williams collapsed in 2013.
Rhodri Williams’ marriage broke up shortly afterwards.
Rhodri and Elinor were married last year.
Rebecca does not investigate personal affairs — unless the relationship raises issues of public patronage.
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