Help shape plans for transport at the Somer Valley Links

Residents living in and around Somer Valley are being encouraged to have their say on the future of public transport in their area in a consultation which launched on Monday 26 June. 

The proposed Somer Valley Links project aims to give people more options to travel sustainably, whether by bus, walking or cycling. It covers travel between Midsomer Norton, Westfield and Radstock and Bath/Bristol along the A37, A362 and A367.

The plans have been developed by the West of England Combined Authority in partnership with Bath & North East Somerset Council and incorporating feedback given during the first stage of the project in 2021.

Councillor Sarah Warren, Deputy Leader and Cabinet member for Climate Emergency and Sustainable Travel, said: “We are investing over £100m to transform our transport system and deliver our manifesto commitment to give people more choices, so they can reduce their reliance on private cars. I would encourage people to take part in this consultation because their views and comments will help to shape plans for transport in the Somer Valley area.”

Anyone interested in finding out more about the proposed changes can attend one of the drop-in events or join the online webinar.

Drop-in events:

• Wednesday 12 July (2pm to 7pm) - Trinity Methodist Church, Radstock
• Wednesday 19 July (3pm to 8pm) - St Luke’s Church, Hatfield Road, Bath
• Monday 24 July (2pm to 7pm) - Farrington Gurney Memorial Hall

The online webinar will take place on Thursday 6 July from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. You can register for the session here. 

A presentation on the project and the consultation will also be given at the following area forums:

• Somer Valley Area Forum: Tuesday 4 July (6pm) at Trinity Methodist Church, Radstock
• Keynsham Area Forum: Thursday 6 July (6pm) at the Community Space, 5 Temple St, Keynsham.
• Chew Valley Area Forum: Wednesday 12 July (6pm) at Chew Valley School, Chew Magna
• Bath Area Forum: Tuesday 18 July (5.30pm) at Bath City Farm Community Café, Bath

Information on the project will also be shared at the Bathavon Area Forum on 5 July.

There is more information about the area forums on the council website. 

You can find more information including an interactive map and a link to the consultation on the website: Have Your Say West. The consultation closes on 6 August 2023.

If you prefer, you can request a paper copy of the consultation documents by calling 07436 601880 or email consultation@westofengland-ca.gov.uk.