South West 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
- 17 January 2024
- 25 April 2024
- 11 July 2024
- 10 October 2024
- 23 January 2025
Members of the public and press are welcome to attend as observers. If you would like more information on the upcoming meetings, would like to request copies of the papers or would like the details to join the virtual meetings please email swrfcc@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Papers
If you would like a copy of the most recent agenda and/or papers, then please contact swrfcc@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Vacancies
We have 2 vacancies for general independent members. It would be helpful if you have knowledge or experience of inland flooding and/or agriculture, farming and land management. These roles are available right now.
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.
Members
| Member | Organisation |
| Philip Rees | Chairman |
| Martyn Alvey | Cornwall Council |
| Kevin Towill | Cornwall Council |
| Anthony Soady | Cornwall Council |
| Harry Legg | Council of the Isles of Scilly |
| Stuart Hughes | Devon County Council |
| Ron Peart | Devon County Council |
| Roger Croad | Devon County Council |
| Martin Wrigley | Devon County Council |
| Tom Briars-Delve | Plymouth City Council |
| Andrew Strang | Torbay Council |
| Peter May | Inland flooding |
| Laurence Couldrick | Nature, conservation and wider environmental issues |
| Dr Timothy Poate | Coastal processes |
| Alex Stevens | Agriculture, farming and land management |
| Mark Worsfold | Water and utility companies |
| Luci Isaacson BEM | Business interests |
| Elaine Hayes | Nature, conservation and wider environmental issues |
| Patrick Aubrey - Fletcher | Agriculture, farming and land management |