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
Thursday 23 June 2026
Future meeting dates
- 16 September 2026
- 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
- 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: Sara Dixon and Alison Wells
To learn more about previous meetings and future plans, contact the corporate engagement team.
View Area Forums on a map
To view in greater detail exactly where the zone boundaries are, you can scroll, use the +/- tools, or use two fingers to move the map (if using a touchscreen).