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Decisions and positions

Chair’s reflections – 22 April 2026
From guest chair Cllr Sara Butler-Bartholomew "I stepped in again as Chair…
24 April 2026
What to expect at a town council meeting 
Information about how our meetings run and how you can get involved.
20 April 2026
FTC shares update on Badgers Hill negotiations 
Frome Town Council can confirm that, following our invitation to submit bids for the…
16 April 2026
FTC responds to approval of Selwood Garden Village development
Chair of FTC’s planning committee Steve Tanner responds to the approval of…
7 April 2026
Frome Town Council appoints new Town Clerk
Frome Town Council has appointed Peter Wheelhouse as its new Town Clerk
31 March 2026
Chair’s Reflections – Council Meeting, 25 March 2026
Guest Chair Cllr Sara Butler reflects on the 25 March council meeting.
26 March 2026
Talk to FTC about public toilet provision in Frome on 11 April
Join FTC on 9 and 11 April to talk about toilet provision…
25 March 2026
Independent audit of Badgers Hill improvement project published
Frome Town Council (FTC) has published the findings of an independent audit into the…
24 March 2026
Chair’s Reflections – Operations & Assets Committee 11 March 2026
Our March meeting covered a huge amount of ground: from equalities to…
12 March 2026
Packsaddle Fields – a statement from Cllr Fiona Barrows
Cllr Fiona Barrows sets out FTC's position on Packsaddle Fields.
11 March 2026
FTC sets budget for the coming year
FTC councillors set the budget for 2026/27 at the council meeting on…
18 February 2026
Acting Town Clerk’s update – Council meeting 14 January
It was a brief agenda this time, because many of the decisions…
19 January 2026
Candidates announced for Park Ward by-election
Candidates announced for Park Ward by-election.
15 January 2026
Town council by-election called for Frome’s Park Ward
A by-election has been called in the Market Ward of Frome Town…
6 January 2026
From the Chamber – the future of Badgers Hill
Councillors voted to remove Badgers Hill Ltd's exclusivity to lease or buy…
10 December 2025
Chair’s reflections – Operations and Assets Committee 26 November 2025
An update from Cllr Anne Hills
4 December 2025
Frome’s Safer School Streets scheme made permanent
Frome's Safer School Streets scheme is here to stay.
31 October 2025
Chair’s reflection Council meeting 29 October 
Council meeting update from Chair and Leader Cllr Fiona Barrows.
30 October 2025
 Latest twist in Saxonvale story   
In a significant development in the long-running Saxonvale story, Somerset Council’s Executive Committee voted…
24 October 2025
Frome Town Council position: events and publicity relating to potentially divisive or sensitive issues 
Frome Town Council (FTC) has an obligation under the Local Government Act…
19 August 2025
Badgers Hill position statement – Wednesday 2nd July
Frome Town Council's position statement on Badgers Hill Stadium from the extraordinary…
2 July 2025