Latest twist in Saxonvale story In a significant development in the long-running Saxonvale story, Somerset Council’s Executive Committee voted to lift the exclusivity agreement held by Mayday Saxonvale, opening the door to alternative… Frome Matters – 22nd October Read all about the latest news and events in Frome Matters. Wild Bunch column – 22 October 2025 Autumn has well and truly arrived, and with it an overriding temptation to head on out to the garden and tidy up before the onslaught… Mayor’s column – 22 October 2025 Family – what does that mean for you? Musings and an update from Mayor Anita in her latest column. Boo-tiful ideas for your October half term Half term is just around the corner, and with it a whole host of activities to keep families entertained, calendars full and minds happy this… What if action on climate is also the best way to improve our health? That’s the central question behind the Green and Healthy Frome 2025 Conference, taking place on Monday 3rd November in Frome. Town Clerk Paul Wynne to retire after 18 years of service Frome Town Clerk, Paul Wynne, will be retiring from his role at Frome Town Council on 24 October, marking the end of an 18-year career with the council. Reflecting… A Weekend to Remember: Frome’s Festival of Remembrance Frome is to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2 with a “Weekend to Remember”, bringing the history of Frome between 1939-1945 to… Work begins at community woodland – with a little help from shire horses Dime and Flynn Creation of a new community woodland site in memory of much-loved Frome resident Moko Sellars starts soon. Frome celebrates milestone with majority-female council Independents for Frome (IfF) are welcoming Lyndsey Mayhew to Frome Town Council (FTC), following a by-election in Market Ward, which saw her gain 55% of… 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… Frome Matters – 9th October Read all about the latest news and events in Frome Matters. 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. Find more stories in our News archive.
