English Severn and Wye Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC)
The Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) is a committee established by the Environment Agency under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 that brings together members appointed by Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) and independent members with relevant experience for 3 purposes:
- to ensure there are coherent plans for identifying, communicating and managing flood and coastal erosion risks across catchments and shorelines
- to encourage efficient, targeted and risk-based investment in flood and coastal erosion risk management that represents value for money and benefits local communities
- to provide a link between the Environment Agency, LLFAs, other risk management authorities, and other relevant bodies to build understanding of flood and coastal erosion risks in its area
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Meeting dates
- 18 July 2023
- 17 October 2023
- 16 January 2024
Members of the public and press are welcome to attend as observers. To attend a meeting or request copies of agendas and papers contact the Environment Agency by emailing ESWRFCC@environment-agency.gov.uk or call 0203 0251656.
Committee members
| Member | Organisation |
|---|---|
| Robert Pearce | Interim chair |
| David Turner | Environment Agency appointee |
| Chris Fulton | Environment Agency appointee |
| Sanjay Johal | Environment Agency appointee |
| Richard Grindle | Environment Agency appointee |
| Mathieu Faure | Environment Agency appointee |
| Councillor Patricia Hetherton | Coventry City Council |
| Andrew Brett | Staffordshire Council on behalf of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Councillor Vernon Smith | Gloucestershire County Council |
| Councillor Philip Price | Herefordshire Council |
| Councillor Ian Nellins | Shropshire Council |
| Councillor Lee Carter | Telford and Wrekin Council |
| Councillor Andy Crump | Warwickshire County Council |
| Councillor Richard Morris | Worcestershire County Council |
Vacancies
Defra are currently recruiting for 3 RFCC Chairs for the English Severn and Wye, Thames and Wessex regions. You can find out more and apply on the public appointments website.
We don’t have any independent member vacancies available at present. However, if you are interesting in joining the RFCC you can register your interest by emailing us.