Date published: 2025-09-05 | Category: Area Forums, Bath, Giving people a bigger say
Residents in Bath are being invited to the latest in a series of Community Conversations events to hear about local services and share their views about what matters most to them.
The events being held by Bath & North East Somerset Council are informal drop in sessions at local venues and form part of the Connecting Communities programme, which includes Area Forums for the Chew Valley, Keynsham, Somer Valley and Bathavon areas.
Partner organisations from the Community Wellbeing Hub, police and fire services, as well as social housing provider Curo are involved in the programme and will be present at some of the sessions.
Councillor Manda Rigby, cabinet member for Communications and Community, said: “We want to make it easy for people to talk to the council and share what matters most in your community. Our Community Conversations are a great way of finding out what’s happening in your area. It also gives us the opportunity to document any concerns related to council matters that are brought to our attention.
“We are committed to listening to residents and working collaboratively to improve local services and people’s wellbeing. Whether it’s a question, a concern, or an idea, we’re here to listen - please join us.”
The events are as follows:
- Monday 8 September, 10am to 12pm: Odd Down Sports Ground Café, Chelwood Drive, Bath. Talk to the council and partners from the Community Wellbeing Hub. Find out more about the Wellbeing Courses; The Active Way; Live Well BANES; Bathscape and the BANES Wellness Service
- Saturday 13 September, 12pm to 4pm: RUH Community Day, Combe Park, Bath. The council is joining partners who have regular presence at the RUH each week including Age UK BANES; Bath Ethnic Minority Senior Citizens’ Association and Bath Mind.
- Saturday 20 September, 10am to 4pm: Curo Big Get Together, The Hub, Mulberry Park, Bath. The council is joining this event along with a number of local organisations. Find out more about Wellbeing Courses and the BANES Wellness Service
- Friday 17 October, 11am to 3pm: 3SG Volunteer Fair, Apex Hotel, James St West, Bath. More than 40+ charity stalls showcasing a wide range of volunteering opportunities.
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