Council - Keynsham Town Council

Keynsham Town Council

The Town Council is committed to working with the community of Keynsham (residents of all ages, local groups - both of interest and geography, voluntary sector, visitors and those working in the town) to improve the way it can contribute to the life of the town.

The Council will:

Act as a local democratic voice for all its residents
Work in partnership with other statutory and voluntary bodies, groups, agencies and individuals to meet the needs of the community
Conduct its business openly and democratically
Consult with the community on relevant issues

This will be achieved by:

Informing - by making the community aware of local issues, initiatives, decisions, services and events
Consulting - seeking the views of the community
Involving - actively involving the community in decision making
Acting together - where decisions are made in partnership with other agencies
Empowering - supporting independent community initiatives
Feedback - provide feedback to the community on how their input has influenced the decisions made

Council Structure

Keynsham Town Council is made up of fifteen councillors with split equally across the town's three wards; Keynsham North, Keynsham East and Keynsham South.

A number of committees and working parties support the work of the Town Council. There is also a Planning Committee which comments on all planning applications received by B&NES that relate to Keynsham. Town Council Meetings and details of dates/times are displayed on the Town Council page of this website, and on the Town Council noticeboards which are situated in the shopping ranks on Holmoak Road, Queens Road, Chandag Road and the town centre.

Local people can ask questions at such meetings of the Town Council; contact the Town Council offices for details. Telephone 0117 986 8683.

Heritage Open Day Festival

Published: 25 Sep 25

Keynsham’s annual Heritage Open Days Festival has once again brought history to life, with a programme of free events that ran from 12th to 21st September. Now in its fourth year, the festival saw cultural venues open their doors and community groups together with local businesses join forces to be part of England’s largest Heritage Festival. Read More...

Thermal Imaging Camera Loan Service

Published: 11 Sep 25