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.

Disc - Information sharing system

Published: 13 Jan 26

On 12 November 2025, Keynsham Town council launched a new online initiative designed to help local businesses share information on anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and low-level crime. DISC is a free, secure information sharing system for local businesses; it does not replace police reporting however it supports local awareness through a members only platform, providing alerts, news and reporting tools. 8 business have become members to the initiative, we will encourage more signups from local businesses, it will become a reliable source of information for our business community. Businesses are invited to contact Amanda Leonard amandal@keynsham-tc.gov.uk to begin the sign-up process. Further information is available from Keynsham Town Council Website. You can find more information here including case studies from existing users in other parts of the country. https://discagainstcrime.com/about-disc/ Read More...

Nominations for Good Citizen Award 2026 Now Open

Published: 7 Jan 26

Nominate a member of our community that deserves recognition for all the good work they do for Keynsham. The deadline for applications is Friday 27th February. Fill out the online form via the link or alternatively come into the Keynsham Town Council office15-17 Temple Street for a paper copy. Read More...

Defibrillator and Bleed Kit Locations

Published: 19 Dec 25

Access to life-saving equipment can make all the difference in an emergency. This page provides up-to-date information on the locations of public defibrillators (AEDs) and emergency bleed control kits across Keynsham. Whether you are a resident, visitor, or part of a local organisation, knowing where this equipment is located can help you act quickly and confidently while emergency services are on their way. Read More...

Choosing The Right Council Service

Published: 12 Nov 25

Keynsham is served by TWO local authorities and quite often the question is raised; ‘Who do I speak to? Read More...

Thermal Imaging Camera Loan Service

Published: 11 Sep 25