Residents in the Keynsham area are being invited to attend the upcoming AGM of their local Connecting Communities Forum.

Connecting Communities Forums are supported by Bath and North East Somerset Council 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.

The AGM of the Keynsham Area Forum, which covers Compton Dando, Corston, Keynsham, Marskbury, Saltford and Whitchurch, will be held on Thursday, 27th February from 6:30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. at the Community Space, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1HA.

The theme of the meeting is Building Stronger Communities and the Forum will hear from St Monica’s Trust on their work in the local area and the funding they have available. The meeting will also hear from new radio station Keynsham Town Community Radio and from the council on its work to bring empty properties back into use.

The Forum will receive a number of updates and notices, including from the Police and Fire Services.

Chair of the Forum, Cllr Alan Hale, said: "The Connecting Communities Forums always provide an opportunity to learn more about local services and make helpful connections.

"We are looking forward to hearing from our speakers and welcoming any local residents or representatives of community groups that would like to attend."

Councillor Dine Romero, Leader of Bath and North East Somerset Council, said: "We want to give people a bigger say on the issues that matter to them, and oe of the main ways to do this is by taking part in our regular Area Forums. It’s a great opportunity to give us feedback and share your ideas and I’d urge residents to try to attend and let us hear their views."