Use this page to learn about the Keynsham Area Forum.
Area Forum meetings are part of the Connecting Communities programme. They 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
23 November 2026, 6.30pm (Venue to be confirmed)
Future meeting dates
We will publish future Area Forum dates and details once we have confirmed them
Recent meetings
24 September 6.30pm to 8.30pm
The Forum received a presentation on the Draft Local Plan and the Draft Local Plan Regulation 19 consultation, which is open until 30 October 2026. This meeting was in person and not recorded but other Area Forum meetings on the Draft Local Plan are available to view on the Council’s YouTube channel.
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
9 February 2026: The main theme was children and young people. The forum heard from SENDIAS BathNES, Keynsham Mencap and Butterflies Haven about support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. There was also an introduction to new government programmes: Best Start in Life and Family First. This was an online meeting. Watch the February meeting on YouTube
17 November 2025 (AGM): This was an online meeting and the forum’s AGM. Topics included: The Movement Strategy consultation; transformation of Community Health Services (HCRG); B&NES Enhanced Medical Services GP Federation; the Community Wellbeing Hub. Watch the November meeting on YouTube
8 October 2025: The forum visited the Wessex Water Treatment Works in Saltford.
Key contacts
Chair: Alan Hale, Bereavement Support Keynsham
Vice Chair: Adrian Inker, Keynsham Community Hub
Lead officers: Sara Dixon and Mark Hayward
For further information, contact the corporate engagement team.
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