Use this page to learn about the Chew Valley Area Forum.
Area Forum meetings are part of the Connecting Communities programme bringing together residents, Ward and Parish Councillors, community organisations and public services to discuss topics of interest and help address areas of concern. We can develop a shared understanding and deal with many challenges together by talking through the topics that matter most to local people and working collaboratively.
Take part in Area Forums
Meetings are open to all and are held either in person or online.
For further information contact the corporate engagement team.
Date of next meeting
27 November 2025, 6pm - Chew Valley School, Chew Lane, Chew Magna, BS40 8QB
The meeting - which is also the Forum's AGM - will include items on:
- The Police to provide an update including matters of road safety in the Chew Valley
- Transformation of Community Health Services - HCRG
- BANES Enhanced Medical Services GP Federation - BEMS
Future meeting dates
- 11 February 2026
- 18 June 2026
- 09 September 2026
- 11 November 2026
Previous meetings
- 30 September 2025: The Forum convened at The Old School Room in Chew Magna. The Police presented a comprehensive summary of the discussions that have occurred since the multi-agency meeting on 3 September. Further discussions were held regarding Community SpeedWatch and the viewpoints on Road Safety from both the Police and B&NES Council. The Police advised that incidents should be reported via 101 or 999. For Community SpeedWatch inquiries, please email CommunitySpeedWatch@avonandsomerset.police.uk. To report a road incident and upload video footage, visit their website. Grant applications for the Road Safety Fund are available to acquire Speed Indication Devices or Vehicle Activated Signs - see more information here.
- 26 June 2025: The Forum met at Chew Valley School. The meeting included an update from the Police with time for questions. This was followed by presentations from Chew Valley Reconnected and Avon Needs Trees. The Forum heard about the opportunity to take part in a new Energy in Your Community Project and received a presentation on the forthcoming Local Plan. This was followed by a World Café session to discuss development, transport and sustainability in the Chew Valley area.
- 27 February 2025: The Forum met at Chew Valley School. The meeting included an interactive workshop on bus travel; the Chew Valley Community Transport Scheme; Somer Valley Links; Community Catalysts; the West of England Rural Network’s Rural Voices project and an update from the Forum’s Working Group on Flooding.
- 20 November 2024: The Forum met at Chew Valley School. The meeting included items from the Police; Dorothy House; B&NES Planning Policy; Chew Valley Nature Recovery Network; Bath and West Community Energy and the B&NES Green Transformation Team. It was also the Forum’s AGM.
Key positions
Chair: Cllr Heather Clewett, representing Stowey Sutton Parish Council
Vice Chair: Cllr Lynne Easton, representing Chew Magna Parish Council
Lead Officers: Dave Dixon and Mark Hayward
To learn more about previous meetings and future plans, contact the corporate engagement team.
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