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Southern Committees

The committees were set up by Parliament under the Environment Act 1995. The committees allow the Environment Agency to consult with and receive advice from a wide range of interests.

We value advice provided by committees. Members volunteer their services in the interest of the environment. Members advise us on our performance in the region and guide us on national policy. We encourage them to advise across the whole range of our functions. They are expected to be ‘friendly critics’ and communicators, as well as valued counsellors. This means they are expected to develop an understanding of our national and regional policies/priorities. Committee members can place issues of concern on committee agendas. 

Southern Region committee contacts

Amanda Latham on 01903 832141 
amanda.latham@environment-agency.gov.uk

Sue Lade on 01903 832381
susan.lade@environment-agency.gov.uk

  • Regional Fisheries Ecology and Recreation Advisory Committee (RFERAC)

    RFERAC advises on fisheries (including angling and commercial fisheries), recreation, navigation and conservation issues linked to its role.

  • Regional Flood Defence Committee (RFDC)

    RFDC is a decision-making committee through which we undertake our flood risk management functions in the region.

  • Regional Environment Protection Advisory Committee (REPAC)

    REPAC advises us on our functions generally in the region including control of pollution, regulation of industrial processes, regulation of waste, air quality, contaminated land, water resources and conservation issues.

  • Harbour of Rye Advisory Committee

    HORAC committee plays a vital role in working with us to improve and maintain the harbour and its facilities for all users, having regard to the integrated management of the harbour's environment.

  • Committee Recruitment

    Could you help us improve your local environment? Whatever your experience, views or background you could make a valuable contribution to your environment in the South East by joining one of the Environment Agency’s regional committees.