Exchange information among members on issues in our own catchments to improve how we help communities prepare for/recover from flooding
Act as a point of contact between West Somerset communities and Flood Risk Management Authorities*
Raise awareness of flooding in West Somerset, both within the district and beyond
Make sure that West Somerset is not forgotten in the allocation of resources to address flooding
*Risk Management Authorities for West Somerset: Environment Agency, Somerset County Council (Lead Local Flood Authority), Somerset West and Taunton Council, Wessex Water and the Somerset Internal Drainage Boards
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Chair: Teresa Bridgeman (Old Cleeve Parish Flood Group)
Deputy Chair: Graham Haw (Horner and Allerford Flood Group)
Treasurer: Andy Kingston-James (Minehead Town Council)
Minutes Secretary: Brenda Maitland-Walker (Carhampton Parish Council)