Use this page to learn about the Bathavon Area Forum.
Area Forums bring together residents, ward and parish councillors, community organisations and public services to discuss local issues and help address concerns.
By working together, we can build a shared understanding and respond to the issues that matter most to local people.
Take part in Area Forums
Meetings are open to everyone and take place either in person or online. The forum usually meets 4 times a year.
Date of Next Meeting
22 September 6pm to 7.30pm (Online)
This session will give an outline of the Draft Local Plan; how to comment on it and the next steps in the process.
Please note that any comments made by attendees at this briefing will not influence the Local Plan. In order to do this, organisations and individuals must take part in the formal consultation, which is due to start in September.
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/339310580071250?p=SYh9pTfjWA9NCVabkv
Meeting ID: 339 310 580 071 250
Passcode: wU3SN7SZ
Future meeting dates
24 November 2026 (venue to be confirmed)
Recent meetings
July 2026: We organised a series of visits to community-related projects across Bath and North East Somerset including Little Lost Robot in Radstock; Chew Valley Library in Bishop Sutton and Volker Highways/B&NES Depot in Clutton. There was also an online briefing with the West of England Combined Mayoral Authority on local bus services Watch the July meeting on YouTube
10 February 2026: This was an online meeting with a main theme of children and young people. The forum heard about the Families First and Best Start in Life initiatives, the work of Mentoring Plus and the SENDIAS BathNES service. There was also discussion about the lack of rural public transport and the difficulties this presents for young people. This will be raised at Parish Liaison for further discussion. Watch the February meeting on YouTube
19 November 2025 (AGM): This was an online meeting and the forum’s AGM. Topics included:
- Movement Strategy
- Community showcase from Dorothy House
- Transformation of Community Health Services
- B&NES Enhanced Medical Services (GP Federation)
- Community Wellbeing Hub
Watch the November meeting on YouTube
Key contacts
Chair: Vacant
Vice Chair: Vacant
Lead officers: Dave Dixon and Alison Wells
For further information, contact the corporate engagement team.
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