Northumbria 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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Date of next meeting

  • 18 January 2024
  • 25 April 2024
  • 9 July 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 Committee Secretariat at nrfcc@environment-agency.gov.uk

Papers

If you would like a copy of the most recent agenda and/or papers, then please contact nrfcc@environment-agency.gov.uk

Vacancies

We currently have 2 independent member positions available, including a conservation member. You can easily apply on the Environment Agency careers website

It’s essential that the Committee represents the communities we serve. We’re seeking enthusiastic people who want to make a real difference to people’s lives, livelihoods and to the environment we all live in

This is a really valuable opportunity to help guide flood and coastal management across our region.

Committee members

Member Organisation
Phil Rothwell (Chair) Defra appointed
James Copeland Environment Agency appointee
Jim Cokill Environment Agency appointee
Ed Rollason Environment Agency appointee
John Owen Environment Agency appointee
Cllr Richard Wearmouth Northumberland County Council
Cllr Mark Wilkes Durham County Council
Cllr Marion Williams Newcastle City Council
Cllr John McElroy Gateshead Council
Cllr Matthew Snedker Darlington Borough Council
Cllr Ernest Gibson South Tyneside Council
Cllr John Harrison North Tyneside Council
Cllr Kevin Johnston Sunderland City Council
Cllr Sue Little Hartlepool Borough Council
Cllr Carl Quartermain Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
Cllr Clare Gamble Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Cllr David Branson Middlesbrough Council

Contact details

nrfcc@environment-agency.gov.uk