Latest from the Chamber – 17th April 2024 The 17th April full council meeting was busier than most: on the agenda was a response to the planning application for Selwood Garden Community, a proposed significant development of 1,700… Safer School Streets trial begins The 18-month Safer School Streets pilot in Frome begins on Monday 22nd April, with timed road closures around Trinity First School, Oakfield Academy and Critchill School,… Praise for Frome’s retrofit project Residents, architects and tradespeople with an interest in retrofit can attend a new series of talks at Frome Town Hall, delivered in partnership with the… New bus timetables for Frome – and a new service to Salisbury New timetables for the First Bus services D2 and D2X and the x34 to Chippenham, operated by Faresaver, were published at the beginning of April… Energy advice roadshow comes to Trinity on 29th April Frome’s team of Energy Advice Champions are popping up at Frome Job Centre and Trinity Church Hall on Monday 29th April, helping Frome residents access free, impartial advice… Retrofit talks coming to Frome Town Hall Community Retrofit Lead Sally Richards is set to host a series of talks at the town hall around the Retrofit project in Frome, starting on Tuesday 30th… Book your 2024 street party by 25th April If you’re planning a street party in 2024 (and we highly encourage that) make sure you send us your details by 25th April to avoid… Mayor’s column – 11th April 2024 Reflections from the Mayor and an update on the 2024 Mayor’s Civic Awards. Bee-friendly planters on Oakfield Road for Safer School Streets trial Students from Oakfield Academy and Critchill School have worked with the Bee Friendly Trust to prepare a number of planters with pollinator-friendly plants. The planters… New accessible toilet certified by Changing Places The accessible public loo that forms part of the new toilet block in Victoria Park has been officially verified by the Changing Places Consortium. Come along for free fun activities at the Old Showfield Head to the Old Showfield from Monday 8th April for a series of fun and interesting activities that make use of the amazing green space. Wild Bunch column – Sharing is caring – make space for garden visitors All the creatures we share our gardens with, including slugs, rats, mice, ants, worms, aphids and caterpillars are part of the rich, interwoven web of… Tragedy in Frome’s twin town Rabka-Zdrój Frome sends condolences to the community of its twin town Rabka-Zdrój following the tragic death of two women and a child at the municipality’s spa… Frome Busks: bringing live music to Frome town centre On Saturday 9th March, Frome College students once again filled Frome town centre with fantastic live music, across eight stages, for Frome Busks 2024. Wild Bunch – Protecting pollinators this Spring Jane from the Wild Bunch shares tips for looking after pollinating insects this Spring Mayor’s column – 25th March 2024 Philip Campagna reports a very busy Mayoral month in and around Frome. Share your thoughts on the Old Showfield Join FTC at a number of events over Easter to share your thoughts and ideas about the Old Showfield, or complete our survey online. School headteachers share thoughts ahead of forthcoming Safer School Streets trial The Safer School Streets trial is expected to begin in the school summer term, following completion of highway improvements. These include new crossings, seating and… Frome celebrates International Women’s Day A look back at a busy week celebrating International Women’s Day 2024 in Frome Retrofit talks coming to Frome Town Hall Join Community Retrofit Lead Sally Richards for the first of a series of talks about retrofitting your home. Great Big Spring Clean comes to Frome Thank you to everyone who came down to help spruce up the town centre for Frome Kindness Festival and the Great British Spring Clean. Frome’s new engagement officers – coming to a street near you Frome Town Council’s new Community Engagement Officers, Emily Osler and Liz Stone, are making their way around Frome, speaking to residents about the things that… Crowdfunder to raise £4,500 to provide 300 plastic-free period packs for Frome students hits 30% mark Green and Healthy Frome’s Plastic Free. Period crowdfunding campaign launched on 8th March, on International Women’s Day, and is raising £4,500 to buy a ‘period… Share your big idea at Frome’s Annual Town Meeting Come and celebrate successes for Frome’s community groups on 3rd April, ask questions – and pitch your brilliant ideas. Find more stories in our News archive.
