How do you play in Welshmill woods? Come and chat to us in the woods and pick up a new fairy doors map, or fill in the quick online survey. The 2023 Frome Walking Festival programme is here 3 action-packed days of guided walks for all ages, interests and abilities. New energy saving initiative launches in Frome Find out more about the Community Retrofit project, aiming to make Frome’s homes more energy efficient. Have your say about new development. Somerset Council want to know what you want to see from new development. Somerset’s most successful Big Bat Count! This summer saw Somerset’s largest Big Bat Count to date right here in Frome. Memories in print of the Cheese and Grain Join in the 25th birthday celebrations with a community party and exhibition. Cycle September in Frome Frome loves cycling, read about some of the events taking place this month. Keeping cool at home this September Top tips for keeping cool during those hotter months, all whilst saving energy and money. Catching the bus has the backing of Somerset’s Mayors Frome’s mayor is inspiring other Somerset mayors to back the bus. Habitat improvements at Rodden Meadow Tree kickers will be created that will increase biodiversity & improve the functioning of the river ecosystem. Addressing banking challenges in Frome Prosper Frome will be launching their ‘Money Matters’ Café on September 7th at the Town Hall. New Grants Committee awards £31,000 Details of all the successful applicants and their projects. Citizens Advice returns to Frome – but with some changes Frome Community Access Point will be at the Town Hall every Monday from September. Mayor’s column 29 August 2023 Welcome to this week’s column. The weather has improved a little and I hope you have all been making the most of it. The town’s… New home for the Discover Frome Information Point From Thursday 31st August, the Discover Frome Information Point will be moving to Frome Library. Frome backs buses ‘Catch the Bus Month’ run by Bus Users UK, is taking place in September and Frome will be taking part! Frome honours Ukrainian Independence Day Check out the exhibition and the Frome Welcome Hub, both at the Town Hall. Mayor’s Column 15th August 2023 Hi everyone. We seem to be having a summer of changeable weather with plenty of rain. Quite a change from this time last year’s period… A position statement regarding the battery storage planning application Cllrs unanimously reject the planning application regarding the construction of an battery storage facility. Frome Town Council declares a Housing Crisis The Council promises to keep housing, a fundamental human right, at the top of the Council’s agenda. Victoria Park toilet refurbishment on its way The refurbishment of the Victoria Park toilets will start at the beginning of September. Badgers Hill site now owned by the community of Frome A statement from Frome Town Community Benefit Society, Frome Town Council & Frome Town AFC. Weymouth Road parking review Provide feedback to Somerset Council on the parking controls introduced last year on Weymouth Road. Frome Safer School Streets scheme to launch next year The scheme reaches the final stages of sign- off with Somerset Council’s Highways team. Find more stories in our News archive.
