Northumbria 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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Date of next meeting
- 23 January 2025
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 Committee Secretariat at nrfcc@environment-agency.gov.uk
Papers
If you would like a copy of the most recent agenda and/or papers, then please contact nrfcc@environment-agency.gov.uk
Vacancies
We have 2 independent member vacancies. They are for:
- independent member, agriculture and land management - we are looking for an independent member with a knowledge of agriculture and land management issues, this role starts in July 2025
- independent member, economic and construction - we are looking for an independent member with a knowledge of economic and construction issues, this role starts on 1 April 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 |
|---|---|
| Phil Rothwell (Chair) | Defra appointed |
| James Copeland | Environment Agency appointee |
| Hugh Clear Hill | Environment Agency appointee |
| Ed Rollason | Environment Agency appointee |
| John Owen | Environment Agency appointee |
| Suzana Ilic | Environment Agency appointee |
| Cllr Richard Wearmouth | Northumberland County Council |
| Cllr Mark Wilkes | Durham County Council |
| Cllr Juna Sathian | Newcastle City Council |
| Cllr John McElroy | Gateshead Council |
| Cllr Matthew Snedker | Darlington Borough Council |
| Cllr Ernest Gibson | South Tyneside Council |
| Cllr John Harrison | North Tyneside Council |
| Cllr Lindsey Leonard | Sunderland City Council |
| Cllr Matthew Dodds | Hartlepool Borough Council |
| Cllr Carl Quartermain | Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council |
| Cllr Clare Gamble | Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council |
| Cllr David Branson | Middlesbrough Council |