Anglian Great Ouse 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 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 2024
- 17 October 2024
- 23 January 2025
Members of the public and press are welcome to attend as observers. To attend a meeting please contact the Committee Secretariat via the email address in the contact details section below.
Agendas and minutes of meetings
To request copies of agendas and papers please contact the Committee Secretariat via the email address in the contact details section below.
Vacancies
We currently have 2 vacancies for general independent members. These roles start 1 July 2025.
Being a member of the committee is a fantastic opportunity to:
- get involved with issues that really matter in your area
- gain new skills, experience and build your network
- make a real difference to people’s lives, livelihoods and to the environment we all live in
You can find out more about these roles and apply on our recruitment website.
Committee members
| Member | Organisation |
|---|---|
| Brian Stewart OBE (Chair) | Defra appointment |
| George Warren | Environment Agency appointee |
| Dr Jean Venables | Environment Agency appointee |
| Iain Smith | Environment Agency appointee |
| Chris Bowden | Environment Agency Conservation appointee |
| Marc Heading | Environment Agency appointee |
| Jonathan Graves | Environment Agency appointee |
| Nigel Swaby | Environment Agency appointee |
| Ian Devereux | Environment Agency Coastal appointee |
| Councillor Jilly Jordan | Buckinghamshire Council (shared seat) |
| Councillor Lorna Dupre | Cambridgeshire County Council |
| Councillor Stephen Ferguson | Cambridgeshire County Council |
| Councillor Graham Wilson | Cambridgeshire County Council |
| Councillor Doug McMurdo | Bedford Borough Council |
| Councillor Tracey Wye | Central Bedfordshire Council |
| Councillor Susan Barker | Essex County Council (shared seat) |
| Councillor Eric Buckmaster | Hertfordshire County Council (shared seat) |
| Councillor Paul West | Suffolk County Council (shared seat) |
| Councillor Vanessa McPake | Milton Keynes Council |
| Councillor Jennifer Wilson-Marklew | Milton Keynes Council (shared seat) |
| Councillor Pinder Chauhan | West Northamptonshire Council (shared seat) |
Contact
The Committee Secretariat contact is Steve Fitzgerald.
Committee Secretariat
Environment Agency
Bromholme Lane
Brampton
Huntingdon
PE28 4NE
Telephone: 03708 506506