National Flood Management Advisory Group

The National Flood Management Advisory Group (NFMAG) provides advice and support to SEPA and, where required, to other responsible bodies on the key deliverables of the Flood Risk Management Act.  NFMAG has a wide variety of members, reflecting the impact flooding has on communities, the environment, the economy and human health.  A full membership list is available for download (15.9Kb).   An overview of the purpose and role of the group can be found in this short briefing note  (15.1Kb).  For more detailed information on the role of the group please download the information pack  (481Kb).

The first meeting of the National Flood Management Advisory Group was held in Edinburgh on Thursday 21 April.  The flood risk management planning team provided an overview of the new approach to flood risk management in Scotland and discussions took place to establish NFMAG's terms of reference  (63Kb).  Minutes  (64Kb) from the first meeting are also available.

The second meeting of NFMAG was held on Thursday 25 August.  Minutes from this meeting will be available shortly.

For more information on NFMAG please contact Eleanore Cooper, Senior Planning Officer (NFMAG Coordinator):  frmplanning@sepa.org.uk