Badgers Hill position statement – Wednesday 2nd July Frome Town Council’s position statement on Badgers Hill Stadium from the extraordinary meeting on 2nd July. Mayor’s column – 2nd July 2025 Cllr Fiona Barrows is the guest editor for this edition of the Mayor’s column. Charity founder and peace builder made CBE Frome resident Jo Berry has been made CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025, for services to peace and reconciliation. Badgers Hill: a message from the Leader of Frome Town Council Badgers Hill: a message from the Leader of Frome Town Council Could the Cheese and Grain be the greenest venue in the West? Read about how the Cheese and Grain plan to achieve carbon neutral status, with FTC’s help. Frome’s Climate Adaptation Plan – share your thoughts View the draft Climate Adaptation Plan for Frome and share your thoughts. New survey launched for community organisations and charities Frome Town Council and Locality UK are calling on local charities, community groups, and social enterprises to take part in a new survey designed to… Funding boost for local projects tackling isolation, inclusion and innovation Frome Town Council has awarded over £30,000 to 20 local groups and organisations helping to build a community that is more resilient, happier, and better… Frome Matters – 23rd June Read all about the latest news and events in Frome Matters. Join the Healthy Homes team in 2025 Volunteer with the Healthy Homes team and help local people get the energy support they need. Free community event asks: ‘How do we help creativity and community to thrive in Frome?’ A community event at Badgers Hill on Wednesday 25th June from 9.30am to 1.30pm will bring people together to discuss how we can work together,… Mayor’s column – 18th June 2025 Anita is feeling proud of Pride and much more, in a busy start to her mayoral year. Wild Bunch column – Churchyards as havens for people and wildlife Megan from Holy Trinity Church invites you to the church’s wildlife garden. Midsummer Mischief family event marks Refugee Week 2025 Local arts organisation Terrestrial invite Frome families to join them on Saturday 21st June from 10am to 2.30pm in Victoria Park for ‘Midsummer Mischief’. A statement from FTC Chair Cllr Fiona Barrows A statement in response to the updated proposal from a private operator to lease Badgers Hill Future of Frome’s Welcome Hub secured as part of CCS initiative Frome Town Council is proud to be a key partner in Welcome to All, a new Somerset-wide initiative launching this month to support displaced people. Tree fundraiser hits target in four hours Frome resident Nick East launched a fundraiser on Tuesday 10th June in response to recent acts of vandalism in Victoria Park – and hit his… Successful sustainability events continue this summer Frome Town Council is hosting a free event on Tuesday 17th June from 9am to 10.30 am to the town hall, aimed at Frome-based businesses and… Frome Matters – 9th June Read all about the latest news and events in Frome Matters. Share your thoughts – updated Environmental Statement for proposed Selwood Garden Community The applicant for the proposed Selwood Garden Community has updated the Environmental Statement (ES) that accompanies the application. Mayor’s column – 4th June 2025 The first Mayor’s column from Anita Collier, and the start of a more sociable mayoral year! FTC announce decision on the future of Badgers Hill The Extraordinary Town Council meeting on Thursday 5th June featured a number of passionate voices from the local community, with strong, but divergent, views. Before… Wild Bunch column 4th June 2025 – What’s the point of wasps? What’s the point of wasps? Katie from the Wild Bunch is here to explain. Valerie Singleton OBE visits Frome for Friends of Easthill Field fundraiser broadcaster Valerie Singleton will join performer Mark Vernon Freestone at Frome Town Hall on Saturday 14th June. Find more stories in our News archive.
