Frome Matters – 21 May Read all about the latest news and events in Frome Matters. Frome’s partner towns: Discover Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne The first of four articles exploring Frome’s partner towns. GWR visit newly installed bike hire scheme at Frome Station Representatives of Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Wessex Community Rail Partnership recently visited Frome to view its bike hire facility at the railway station. Wild Bunch column – 20 May 2026 Peter from the Wild Bunch talks microbes. Mayor Anita’s final column – 20 May 2026 Mayor Anita’s final column! More ‘meet the councillor’ sessions from FTC The next ‘meet the councillors’ session will be at Frome Carnival Fun Day on 6 June from 12pm to 2pm. Your May half term cheat sheet Discover Frome’s guide to the May half term. Frome Busks is back on 13 June Young musicians from Frome College and Selwood Academy will fill Frome Town Centre with music once again on Saturday 13 June. Another successful skate jam – and more free classes for girls On Saturday 9 May, Frome Skatepark Project hosted a ‘skate jam’ in the Mary Baily playing field, as part of their fundraising efforts towards a new skatepark. Documentary screening during Refugee Week will explore themes of conflict, resilience and community Frome Town Hall is showing 2000 Meters to Andriivka on Friday 19 June at 7pm to mark Refugee Week 2026. Hosted by the Welcome Hub for displaced people,… Chair’s reflections – Community and Place Committee 6 May 2026 by guest chair Cllr Lyndsey Mayhew Frome leaders come together for the inaugural Frome Summit Frome Town Council and Somerset Council gathered today for the inaugural Frome Summit. Frome Matters – 7th May Read all about the latest news and events in Frome Matters. Future plans set out for Market Yard toilet block Frome Town Council (FTC) has agreed next steps towards public toilet provision in Market Yard at its 22 April council meeting. Wild Bunch column – 6 May Hello, this is Jenny from the Wild Bunch. 3rd May was International Dawn Chorus Day, and it’s the best time of year to tune into garden birds singing their hearts out. All… Mayor’s column – 6 May 2026 What is community engagement and what does it mean for you? New swift boxes provide homes for migrating birds Frome Town Council has funded 20 new swift boxes, to be installed at locations including Frome Town Hall, Christ Church and the Memorial Theatre, providing homes for… Final call for the Skate Jam and fundraiser On Saturday 9 May from midday, Frome Skatepark Project (FSP) are hosting a skate jam and fundraiser in the Mary Baily field The People’s Emergency Briefing – 21 May 2026 Frome is one of thousands of communities to screen The People’s Emergency Briefing. 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… Find more stories in our News archive.
