Cherry trees blossoming in Victoria Park after crowdfunding effort A pair of Kanzan Cherry trees are thriving in Victoria Park after a crowdfunder raised £420 to replace them after vandalism. Find out more and have your say about the Key Centre Join in with Listening Fortnight 27 April to 8 May What to expect at a town council meeting Information about how our meetings run and how you can get involved. Free girls’ skate lessons and a visit from a European Champion Frome Skatepark Project’s Skate Jam event on Saturday 9 May has a special guest in Isaac Jose, crowned European Champion at the 2025 European Scootering Championships in Tjelta, Norway. There’s a… FTC shares update on Badgers Hill negotiations Frome Town Council can confirm that, following our invitation to submit bids for the lease or purchase of Badgers Hill, two proposals were received. The invitation, published… Frome Matters – 9th April Read all about the latest news and events in Frome Matters. Co-designed space in Mary Baily taking shape A project to create a new area in the Mary Baily Field, co-designed with local young people and funded by Frome Town Council, is moving… One Square Foot crowdfunding – a statement from Cllr Fiona Barrows Frome Town Council’s Chair and Leader Cllr Fiona Barrows has released a statement in response to the launch of One Square Foot fundraising page. Wild Bunch column – Growing food in a wildlife garden As well as trying to encourage wildlife into my garden, I also like to produce some food for us humans to eat! And yes, sometimes I… Mayor’s column – 8 April 2026 As I reflect on my year as Mayor of Frome, I do so with a great deal of pride and gratitude. It has been an… Volunteer roles in Frome this Spring and Summer Frome Town Council is seeking a volunteer to help raise the profile and support the work of three local community organisations. Share your ideas for Market Yard What would you like to see in Frome’s Market Yard? FTC responds to approval of Selwood Garden Village development Chair of FTC’s planning committee Steve Tanner responds to the approval of Selwood Garden Community Frome Skatepark Project announces forthcoming events Another skate jam, a film screening and an appearance at the Frome Independent New picnic bench completes journey of iconic Frome tree A new picnic bench has been installed in the play area in Victoria Park, created from timber salvaged from a well-loved 140-year-old tree, which had… Frome bids to become the UK’s Town of Culture Frome has taken the first step towards becoming the UK’s Town of Culture, with by submitting an expression of interest to the national competition. Frome Town Council trials innovative ‘solar ranger hats’ to boost sustainability April Fool! This news release is not true… Frome Town Council has announced a new scheme that will see its ranger team equipped with specially… Frome Town Council appoints new Town Clerk Frome Town Council has appointed Peter Wheelhouse as its new Town Clerk Frome Matters – 30th March Read all about the latest news and events in Frome Matters. Chair’s Reflections – Council Meeting, 25 March 2026 Guest Chair Cllr Sara Butler reflects on the 25 March council meeting. Cheese and Grain powers up with major solar investment The Cheese and Grain has installed a new and expanded solar energy system on its roof. Talk to FTC about public toilet provision in Frome on 11 April Join FTC on 9 and 11 April to talk about toilet provision in Frome. Mayor’s column – 25 March I’ve been reflecting on my year as Mayor and all the activities I’ve been engaging with. I’m loving every minute and am looking forward to… Independent audit of Badgers Hill improvement project published Frome Town Council (FTC) has published the findings of an independent audit into the financial transactions of the Frome Town Community Benefit Society (FTCBS), relating to the grant-funded repair… Find more stories in our News archive.
