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
24 September 6.30pm to 8.30pm
(The Community Space, 5 Temple Street, Keynsham, BS31 1FS (use Temple Street entrance)
This meeting will include 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.
Future meeting dates
23 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
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: Councillor Alan Hale, Bereavement Support Keynsham
Vice Chair: Adrian Inker, Community@67
Lead officers: Sara Dixon and Mark Hayward
For further information, contact the corporate engagement team.
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