Use this page to learn about the Somer Valley Forum and how you can take part.
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 topics of interest and help address concerns.
By working together, we can develop 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
16 September 2026, 6pm (Online)
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.
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/388465545625149?p=ydKyHELzOjXy2XRNDn
Meeting ID: 388 465 545 625 149
Passcode: qG7Q3AU6
Future meeting dates
18 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
26 February 2026: This was an online meeting. The main topic was children and young people. There were presentations on the Mini-Police, SENDIAS BathNES, Little Lost Robot, Youth Guarantee Trailblazer, Cool Ventures, Mentoring Plus, Families First and Best Start in Life. Watch the February meeting on YouTube
24 November 2025: This was an online meeting. The meeting included items on the Radstock Conversation Area consultation; transformation of Community Health Services (HCRG); B&NES Enhanced Medical Services GP Federation; the Community Wellbeing Hub; and an update on the loneliness project. Watch the November meeting on YouTube
Key contacts
Chair: Lynda Robertson, Midsomer Norton Society
Vice Chair: Councillor Ron Hopkins, Westfield Parish Council
Lead officers: Dave Dixon and Alison Wells
To learn more about previous meetings and future plans, contact the corporate engagement team at connecting_communities@bathnes.gov.uk
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