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
- 16 January 2024
Vacancies
We have 2 independent member vacancies. They are for:
- independent member, coastal - we are looking for an independent member with an interest in coastal processes, including flood and coastal erosion risks present at the coast, this role starts on 1 July 2025
- independent member, general - this role starts on 1 September 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.
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 |
| Cllr Jan Warwick | Hampshire County Council |
| Cllr Jonathan Bacon | Isle of Wight Council |
| Cllr Mike Dendor | Kent County Council |
| Cllr Tony Hills | Kent County Council |
| Cllr Neil Baker | Kent County Council |
| Cllr Eamonn Keogh | Southampton City Council |
| Cllr Judith Smyth | Portsmouth City Council |
| Cllr Simon Curry | Medway Council |
| Cllr Claire Dowling | East Sussex County Council |
| Cllr Kevin Boram | West Sussex County Council |
| Cllr Pieter Montyn | West Sussex County Council |
| Cllr 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 southern.rfcc@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Secretariat
Guildbourne House
Chatsworth Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1LD
Annual report
To obtain a copy of the 2020 to 2021 Southern RFCC annual report, please email southern.rfcc@environment-agency.gov.uk.