Young people celebrate completion of Mary Baily co-design project A unique new space designed and built by young people, for young people, has officially been completed at Mary Baily Playing Field, marking the culmination… Time to get creative ahead of Frome’s 10th anniversary Lantern Parade With just over a month to go until this year’s Christmas Light Switch On and Light the Night Lantern Parade, residents have the opportunity to join a… Frome adopts Avon Bioregional River Charter Frome Town Councillors have unanimously voted to adopt the Avon Bioregional River Charter at the latest meeting of Frome Town Council. The Charter is part… Latest from the Chamber – 7 October 2026 Frome Town Council met on Wednesday 7 October, with local charities, nature recovery, river protection and environmental improvements among the topics discussed. Supporting vital community… Help shape Frome Town Council’s budget priorities Frome Town Council is asking residents to help decide what matters most when it comes to spending the money they contribute through council tax. For… Frome Matters – 8 October Read all about the latest news and events in Frome Matters. Mayor’s column – 8 October 2026 Autumn, in my view the year’s loveliest season, is now upon us. After the searing heat of the summer, the annual landmarks of changing leaf… Wild Bunch column – autumn is here Hi, it’s Jenny here from the Wild Bunch. As summer gives way to autumn, we start to see shorter days and cooler temperatures, we feel… Could you design the Mayor’s Christmas card? The Mayor of Frome, Cllr Mark Dorrington, is inviting local children and young people to take part in the annual Christmas card competition. This year’s theme… Young people bring colour to town centre with new mural A colourful new mural has appeared in Frome town centre following a graffiti and street art workshop led by muralist, Tom Sturgess. The workshop is… Award winning drone team brings Halloween magic to Frome Frome residents are in for a Halloween treat as a spooktacular drone show from local company Celestial comes to the Old Showfield on Thursday 29… End of summer is just the beginning at Brunel Green A summer of community conversations, play, wildlife discovery and creativity may have come to an end, but the next chapter for Brunel Green is only… Frome and Villages LCN invites residents to help shape local priorities The Frome and Villages Local Community Network (LCN) is encouraging residents, community groups and parish councils to get involved in conversations about the issues that… Frome Matters – 24 September Read all about the latest news and events in Frome Matters. Mayor’s Column 24 September 2026 Some of you may remember that I have been Mayor of Frome before, in the 2019 – 2020 mayoral year. Because of Covid and the… Disappointment for Frome over Saxonvale decision today. Frome Town Council’s leader Fiona Barrow’s has expressed her disappointment following Somerset Council’s decision today to proceed with the sale of Saxonvale to Newcore Strategic… Frome Wild Bunch column – Time to get seedy! Hello, it’s Kerry here from the Frome Seed Library. Your free, permanent seed swap located inside our fantastic town library. We’ve now reached one of… Frome homes open their doors for a weekend of energy-saving inspiration One of the Green Open Homes open to visitors Frome’s Christmas light switch on returns for a wonderland celebration One of Frome’s best-loved Christmas traditions is set to return this November, with a special milestone to celebrate. Frome Town Council’s Christmas Light Switch On… Another chance to see the People’s Emergency Briefing in Frome Following a successful screening at the Cheese and Grain, there’s another opportunity to watch the People’s Emergency Briefing in Frome. 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… Find more stories in our News archive.
