Planning a street party in 2026? Tell FTC to avoid road closure fee The 18 May deadline is the final opportunity in 2026 to book a road closure for a street party free of charge. Early Years Community host free school readiness event for Early Years practitioners Frome and Shepton Early Years Community are hosting a school readiness event,for Early Years practitioners and organisations. Chair’s reflections – 22 April 2026 From guest chair Cllr Sara Butler-Bartholomew “I stepped in again as Chair for the 22 April council meeting, because our usual chair Fiona is still… Frome Matters – 23rd April Read all about the latest news and events in Frome Matters. Frome steps up support for solar as energy costs rise With global instability pushing up oil and gas prices and further increases expected this summer, Frome Town Council is stepping up support for residents, businesses and community… Wild Bunch column – Get sowing! As we near the end of April and frosts are mostly behind us, it is the perfect time to get started on creating a nectar… Mayor’s column – 22 April 2026 Mayor Anita talks about the importance and play and remaining playful for health and happiness! Town invited to help create new sunflower bed in Mary Baily Frome residents are invited to bring their home-grown sunflower plants to a new community flowerbed. 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. Find more stories in our News archive.
