Southern 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. It brings together members appointed by Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) and independent members with relevant experience. It has 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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Dates of meetings
- 22 October 2025
- 21 January 2026
Vacancies
We don’t currently have any vacancies available. However, if you are interesting in joining the RFCC you can register your interest by emailing us.
Members
The members of the Southern RFCC are:
| Member | Organisation |
|---|---|
| Dr Martin Hurst | Chair |
| Clare Carlaw | Independent Member |
| Alison Morse | Independent Member, Conservation Lead |
| Bryan Curtis | Independent Member, Coastal Lead |
| Simon Parker | Southern Water |
| Councillor Jan Warwick | Hampshire County Council |
| Councillor Jonathan Bacon | Isle of Wight Council |
| Councillor Mike Dendor | Kent County Council |
| Councillor Tony Hills | Kent County Council |
| Councillor Neil Baker | Kent County Council |
| Councillor Eamonn Keogh | Southampton City Council |
| Councillor Judith Smyth | Portsmouth City Council |
| Councillor Simon Curry | Medway Council |
| Councillor Claire Dowling | East Sussex County Council |
| Councillor Kevin Boram | West Sussex County Council |
| Councillor Pieter Montyn | West Sussex County Council |
| Councillor Geraldene Lucia-Hennis | London Borough of Bexley |
| Mr Colin Tandy | Independent Member |
| Dr Anthony Kimber | Independent Member |
| Mr David Goff | Independent Member |
| Mr David Lowsley | Independent Member |
| Priscilla Haselhurst | Independent Member |
| Caitlin Rogers | Independent Member (begins role in July 2023) |
Meetings
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 Secretariat of the Southern RFCC at the Environment Agency at southernrfcc@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Secretariat
Teville Gate House
25 Railway Approach
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1UR
Annual report
To obtain a copy of the 2020 to 2021 Southern RFCC annual report, please email southernrfcc@environment-agency.gov.uk.