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

  • 16 January 2024
  • 16 April 2024
  • 9 July 2024
  • 22 October 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
Matthew Riddle Chair
Chris Fulton Environment Agency appointee
Sanjay Johal Environment Agency appointee
Richard Grindle Environment Agency appointee
Mathieu Faure Environment Agency appointee
Robert Pearce Environment Agency appointee
Councillor Patricia Hetherton Coventry City Council
TBC Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Councillor Paul McLain 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 Emma Stokes Worcestershire County Council

Vacancies

We have 1 vacancy for an independent member at present. If you are interesting in joining the RFCC you can register your interest by emailing us.

Contact details

ESWRFCC@environment-agency.gov.uk