What we do
Through the Environment Act 2016, Welsh Ministers were granted the power to abolish the Flood Risk Management Wales (FRMW) Committee and establish a new Flood and Coastal Erosion Committee (FCEC).
Contents
The Flood and Coastal Erosion Committee provides advice on all aspects of flood and coastal risk management in Wales, and supports Welsh Ministers and all Welsh risk management authorities.
Background
Through the Environment Act (Wales) 2016, Welsh Ministers were given the power to abolish the Flood Risk Management Wales Committee and establish a new committee with a wider advisory and co-ordinating role.
The Flood and Coastal Erosion Committee came into being on 14th July 2017.
Role of the committee
The committee facilitates communication between the flood and coastal erosion risk management sector in Wales and the Welsh Ministers. Its links with all relevant organisations allow it to process data, knowledge and intelligence into effective advice for Welsh Ministers.
Membership
Dr Roisin Wilmott is the Chair of the Flood and Coastal Erosion Committee. The current 6 members represent a number of sectors and organisations with technical expertise in Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management. More information on public appointments.
| Name | Organisation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Parr | NRW | NRW |
| Ben Kathrens | Carmarthenshire CC | Lead Local Flood Authority – south-west |
| Steffan Jones | Gwynedd Council | Lead Local Flood Authority – north |
| Owen Griffiths | Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC | Lead Local Flood Authority – south-east |
| David James | Welsh Local Government Association | Welsh Local Government Association |
| Robin Campbell | Ove Arup and Partners | Flood and coastal erosion risk management professional |
Meetings
Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings as observers. To attend a meeting or request copies of agendas and papers email floodcoastalrisk@gov.wales.