THE South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (SWRFCC) is recruiting a new independent member to represent the interests of farming, agriculture and land management.
It approves the Environmental Agency’s regional spending and programme of works.
It also raises a local levy and works with other organisations to encourage investment and innovation to help communities at risk of flooding or coastal erosion. The organisation’s members are appointed by local authorities, alongside independent members with different areas of focus.
They hope that the successful applicant will be able to help the committee understand the issues affecting farmers and land managers, as well as work with local agencies to identify local priorities and approve programmes of work.
SWRFCC Chair Philip Rees said: ‘We cannot ignore the increasing impacts that flooding and coastal erosion are having on our region, and we must continue to seek solutions and prepare ourselves to adapt to the effects of climate change.
‘It is essential that the committee represents the communities we serve, and we are seeking enthusiastic people who have an interest and experience in any aspect of farming, agriculture, or land management.
‘This is a valuable opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives and the environment we live in.’
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