A White Ribbon Christmas! Join Frome’s campaign against VAWG A group of residents has joined forces with Frome Town councillors and staff to take local action in response to the global problem of violence… Wild Bunch column – Hello, Autumn! Hi it’s Jenny from the Wild Bunch. I have been reflecting on what felt like a long summer this year and celebrating the Autumn Equinox.… Frome’s festive switch on returns Save the date for one of the town’s most magical nights of the year: the annual Christmas Light Switch On. Mayor’s column – 8th October 2025 Mayor of Frome Anita Collier muses on the power of kindness. Share your retrofit story with Frome Town Council Inspire others to take their own steps toward a warmer, greener home, with your retrofit stories. Investing in spring: FTC to plant 10,000 bulbs this autumn FTC is working with local schools and community groups to plant 10,000 Tenby spring bulbs this autumn. Join Rob Hopkins and FTC to imagine a future Frome Frome Town Council are hosting ‘Imagining Future Frome’, a free full-day workshop with Transition Movement founder, author and activist Rob Hopkins at the Cheese and… Frome Matters – 25th September Read all about the latest news and events in Frome Matters. Community creators of Milk Street Green win Frome in Bloom award The new community garden on Milk Street has won the President’s Trophy in the 2025 Frome in Bloom awards for outstanding community effort. Wild Bunch column – Be a nature detective! Have you heard about Frome’s Community Wildlife Mapping Project? If not, now is the perfect time to get familiar with how to get involved. Mayor’s column – 24th September Mayor Anita ponders the question “How and why has Frome changed so much in the last ten to fifteen years?”. A new chapter for Victoria Park’s Norway Maple A Norway Maple tree in Victoria Park is now a hand-carved table and nature-themed bench, with intricate carving depicting badgers, bats, foxes and more. The… Have your say – Somerset Council consultation on Sunday parking charges Please note: this news post originated on the Somerset Council website and refers to a county council consultation process. A Conversation with Rob Hopkins at the Cheese and Grain Environmental activist and author, Rob Hopkins, is coming to Frome on 23 October at the Cheese and Grain from 7pm to 9pm for ‘A Conversation with Rob Hopkins’,… Candidates announced for Market Ward by-election Election of a councillor to Frome Town Council – Market Ward A poll will be held on Thursday 9th October 2025 between 7am and 10pm.… Frome Matters – 11th September Read all about the latest news and events in Frome Matters. Take the heat out of tricky conversations with Let’s Talk Community group Let’s Talk are hosting a session at Frome Town Hall on Thursday 25th September from 6.30pm to 8pm, helping people turn heated debates into… Wild Bunch column – host a pollination party! Peter from the Wild Bunch talks community spirit – and how it extends to our community of vital pollinators. Mayor’s column – 10th September 2025 Mayor Anita asks for your help in her campaign for safer roads. Future plans for Market Yard toilets confirmed by Frome Town Council Frome Town Council has taken the decision to fund the Cheese and Grain to help improve central toilet provision in the town centre, as the… Join the fun at Egford Park’s Tiny Forest on 19th September A community picnic at Egford Park’s Tiny Forest is set to take place on Friday 19th September, from 3pm to 5.30pm. Town council by-election called for Frome’s Market Ward A by-election has been called in the Market Ward of Frome Town Council. Should the vacancy be contested, the election will take place on 9… Train as an Energy Champion with Frome Town Council The Healthy Homes team at Frome Town Council is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join its Energy Champion team. Screening of compelling documentary comes to Frome Frome Town Council and Frome Beaver Watch are inviting nature enthusiasts to a relaxed and thought-provoking evening at 7pm on Friday 19th September at the… Find more stories in our News archive.
