Anglian Northern 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
- Friday 18 October 2024 (Hybrid)
- Friday 24 January 2025 (Hybrid)
- Friday 25 April 2025 (Hybrid)
- Friday 18 July 2025 (Hybrid)
- Friday 17 October 2025 (Hybrid)
- Friday 23 January 2026 (Hybrid)
Members of the public and press are welcome to observe. To observe a meeting or request copies of agendas and papers please contact the Committee Secretariat by emailing AnglianNorthernRFCC@environment-agency.gov.uk or calling 020 302 53594.
Vacancies
We have 3 vacancies, one for a conservation member, and 2 for general members.
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.
Composition of Committee from June 2022
The below confirms the varied composition for the Anglian (Northern) Regional Flood and Coastal Committee from June 2022.
- A Chair appointed by the Minister
- Eight persons appointed by the Environment Agency
- The members appointed by, or on behalf of, each Constituent Authority or Group of Constituent Authorities as set out below:
| Constituent Authority | Number of members of the Anglian (Northern) Regional Flood and Coastal Committee to be appointed by, or on behalf of, each Constituent Authority or Group of Constituent Authorities |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council | 1 member (appointed by, or on behalf of, this group of Constituent Authorities) |
| Rutland County Council and Leicestershire County Council | 1 member (appointed by, or on behalf of, this group of Constituent Authorities) |
| Lincolnshire County Council | 3 members |
| North Northamptonshire Council | 1 member |
| West Northamptonshire Council | 1 member |
| North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council | 1 member (appointed by, or on behalf of, this group of Constituent Authorities) |
| North East Lincolnshire Council | 1 member |
| North Lincolnshire Council and Lincolnshire County Council | 1 member (appointed by, or on behalf of, this group of Constituent Authorities) |
Committee members
| Member | Organisation |
|---|---|
| Edward Poll (Chair) | Defra appointed |
| Sara Haddon | Environment Agency appointee |
| Peter Richardson | Environment Agency appointee |
| Jonathan Glerum | Environment Agency appointee |
| Philip Winn (Coastal representative) | Environment Agency appointee |
| Paul Learoyd (Conservation representative) | Environment Agency appointee |
| Mark Leggott | Environment Agency appointee |
| Vacancy | Environment Agency appointee |
| Folahan Ogunyoye | Environment Agency appointee |
| Councillor Ian Fleetwood | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Councillor Hugo Marfleet | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Councillor Tom Ashton | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Councillor Pinder Chauhan | West Northamptonshire Council |
| Councillor Rebecca Breese (shared seat) | West Northamptonshire Council |
| Councillor David Brackenbury | North Northamptonshire Council |
| Councillor Andy Mercer (shared seat) | North Northamptonshire Council |
| Councillor Ron Shepherd | North East Lincolnshire County Council |
| Councillor David Connor (shared seat) | Cambridgeshire County Council |
| Councillor Nicola Day (shared seat) | Peterborough City Council |
| Councillor Neil Poole (shared seat) | North Lincolnshire County Council |
| Councillor Colin Davie (shared seat) | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Councillor Maggie Wright (shared seat) | Leicestershire County Council |
| Councillor Ramsay Ross | Rutland County Council |
Contact details
ANRFCC Secretariat
Ceres House
2 Searby Road
Lincoln
LN2 4DT