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Frome launches Nature Recovery Plan with special film screening 
Residents are invited to join Frome Town Council for the launch of Frome’s Nature Recovery Plan at a screening of Heal the Land at 7pm…
Latest from the Chamber 9 September 2026 
Frome Town Council met on Wednesday 9 September, with climate action, the new skatepark and renewable energy all on the agenda.  People’s Emergency Briefing  The…
Frome Matters – 10 September
Read all about the latest news and events in Frome Matters.
Mayor’s Column – 10 September 2026
Finally, it looks like we have a break in the hot weather we have experienced over the last few months. This should encourage us to…
Frome Wild Bunch column – The rain returns
Hi, this is Peter from the Wild Bunch. As I write, it is raining – what a relief! Do the plants and animals that the…
New sculpture gives beloved Victoria Park tree a second life
A much-loved Sweet Chestnut tree in Victoria Park has been given a new lease of life thanks to the skill and creativity of local woodcarver…
The Great Dexhibition rolls into Frome to support the new skatepark 
More than 40 original artworks created on skateboard decks will go on display at The Station Gallery this September as part of The Great Dexhibition, a unique…
Frome community group Let’s Talk announces new season of free communication skills workshops 
Let’s Talk, a local community group, has announced a new season of free workshops designed to help attendees handle difficult conversations with productive communication techniques. This…
Free Home Energy Plans available for Frome homeowners 
As households begin looking ahead to the colder months, Frome residents are being offered free personalised Home Energy Plans to help make their homes warmer, healthier and…
Welcome to The ForEm for a day of stories, ideas and conversation 
What makes Frome, Frome? Who gets to shape the town’s future? And how do the stories we tell about where we live influence what comes…
Mayors Column 27 August 2026
I hope you are all continuing to enjoy this unprecedented fine spell of weather and are making the most of the opportunity to explore Frome’s…
Frome Wild Bunch Column – How to water wisely
Hi, this is Katie from the Wild Bunch. It’s been another hot and dry summer with wildfires and record-breaking temperatures across many continents. You’d think…
Upcoming election of a Councillor to Somerset Council – Frome West Division
Upcoming election of a Councillor to Somerset Council – Frome West Division
Come along to Brunch at Brunel Green 
Residents are invited to Brunch on Brunel Green on Sunday 13th September, from 11am to 1pm, to explore the ideas, stories and creativity that have emerged from…
Shaping future travel and transport in Frome
Frome Town Council is inviting residents, businesses and community groups to help shape a new plan that will influence future transport and connectivity priorities across…
Frome Matters – 13 August
Read all about the latest news and events in Frome Matters.
What’s on at the Key Centre
Keep track of what’s on offer at the Key Centre.
Mayor’s column – 12 August 2026
I hope you are all enjoying, or at least tolerating, the long spell of hot weather we are experiencing. Many of us are taking the…
Wild Bunch column: Don’t tidy up yet!
Don’t tidy up yet! With Jo from the Wild Bunch.
The tale of Ranger Laura and the kingfisher
An amazing encounter and an invitation to participate with FTC’s Nature Recovery Plan!
A new chapter for Victoria Park cafe
Frome Town Council is inviting tenders to run the community cafe and associated community activities programme in Victoria Park from October 2026.
A busy, sunny Playday 2026 at the Key Centre
Fun, games, art and skating at Playday 2026
Notice of by-election – Frome West (Somerset Council)
A by-election has been called for the Frome West division of Somerset Council and will take place on Thursday 3 September. The polling station will…
Town council approves community art programme to tackle graffiti in Frome  
Frome Town Council has approved a new community art programme, designed to tackle tagging in the town centre.

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