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Somer Valley Forum

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 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 Forums

Meetings are open to all and are held either in person or online. The Forum generally meets four times a year.

Date of next meeting

Monday 13 July 2026, 6pm 

The Forum will visit The Old Printworks in Waterloo Road, Radstock BA3 3EP to find out more about the work of Little Lost Robot.

Places are limited so please let us know if you wish to attend by emailing connecting_communities@bathnes.gov.uk

Future meeting dates

  • 16 September 2026, 6pm:  The topic will be the Local Plan.  Venue TBC.
  • 18 November 2026

Recent meetings

  • 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 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; BANES Enhanced Medical Services GP Federation; the Community Wellbeing Hub and an update on the loneliness project. Watch the meeting on YouTube

Key positions

Chair: Lynda Robertson - Midsomer Norton Society

Vice Chair: Cllr 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.

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