Date published: 2023-06-30 | Category: Area Forums, Giving people a bigger say, Somer Valley Area Forum
Somer Valley residents are being encouraged to come along to the first in-person area forum since lockdown at Trinity Methodist Church, Radstock on July 4.
Councillor David Wood, deputy leader and cabinet member for Council Priorities and Delivery at Bath & North East Somerset Council will give an overview of the council’s priorities following the recent local elections and Alice Barnes, planning officer, will give an update on the development of the new Local Plan.
Val Scrase, regional director of the HCRG Care Group, will present the new the Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
There will also be a presentation on the Somer Valley Links project and consultation by Mirna Tarzikhan, project manager for Capital Delivery at the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and Nik Bowyer, Strategic Transport Projects manager from Bath & North East Somerset Council.
George Clutten, Radstock Town Council clerk- will give an update on behalf of the town council and Alison Todd, chief executive officer of Mercy in Action will speak about the charity’s work including Action Pantry Radstock (Radstock Foodies Club).
Councillor Kevin Guy, Leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: “We would encourage as many residents as possible to attend this first face-to-face meeting to share their views on a range of issues affecting their community. It is the first area forum meeting since the local elections and the council will be outlining our ambitious vision for communities across the B&NES district, so we are keen to hear people’s feedback.”
Lynda Robertson, chair of the Somer Valley Forum, said: “I am delighted that the Forum will be meeting in person once again and look forward to welcoming everyone. This is your local Forum and an opportunity to find out more about projects and plans for the area and to ask questions. We will also have time at the end for socialising, giving you an opportunity to meet with others including some newly elected ward, town and parish councillors. Community organisations and residents are very welcome to join our discussions.”
The Somer Valley Forum will be held in the main hall of Trinity Methodist Church, The Street, Radstock, BAS3 3PL on Tuesday July 4 at 6pm.
Area Forums are open to all and bring together public services, local organisations and residents to improve local engagement, encourage people to talk to each other and share their skills and ideas. There are five forums in Bath and North East Somerset which are supported by the council.
You can find more information and meeting dates for all the forums on the council website.
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