Great Big Green Week back in Frome this June Frome is taking part in Great Big Green Week once again from Saturday 8th to Sunday 16th June. As part of the UK-wide event, Frome’s… Healthy Homes team on the road in 2024 Frome’s Healthy Homes team took their show on the road on Monday 29th April, bringing free, impartial advice, tea and cake to anyone needing advice on… Frome Town FC youth squad head for Germany – with your help! Two teams of young players from Frome Town United’s youth squad are fundraising to attend a mini European football tournament at Frome’s twin town Murrhardt… St John’s pupils’ vision for Welshmill Woods takes shape St John’s pupils’ vision for Welshmill Woods is taking shape, with a grand opening planned for 23rd May. Mayor’s column – 8th May 2024 It’s the final Mayor’s column from Philip Campagna! This is Frome. FAQs and next steps for the Safer School Streets trial The Frome Safer School Streets scheme started on Monday 22nd April, after more than three years of consultation, planning and development, in partnership with active travel… Wild Bunch column – be hedgehog aware this May Look after the Tiggywinkles this spring with these hedgehog-friendly tips from the Frome Wild Bunch. Frome Matters – 26th April Read all the latest news, from where the Mayor has been to upcoming events and meetings! The Big Bat Count is back As dusk falls on Friday 10th May, volunteers will join Somerset Bat Group, The Wild Bunch and Frome Town Council for the first Big Community Bat Count of 2024 – will… Mayor’s column – 23rd April More news and views from Frome’s Mayor Philip Campagna Wild Bunch column – Earth Day – gardening and plastics The Wild Bunch share tips on how to reduce your use of plastic when you’re gardening this spring. ‘Green for go’ on Great Big Green Week 2024 The Great Big Green Week is set to return this summer, a UK-wide celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. Latest from the Chamber – 17th April 2024 The 17th April full council meeting was busier than most: on the agenda was a response to the planning application for Selwood Garden Community, a proposed significant development of 1,700… Safer School Streets trial begins The 18-month Safer School Streets pilot in Frome begins on Monday 22nd April, with timed road closures around Trinity First School, Oakfield Academy and Critchill School,… Praise for Frome’s retrofit project Residents, architects and tradespeople with an interest in retrofit can attend a new series of talks at Frome Town Hall, delivered in partnership with the… New bus timetables for Frome – and a new service to Salisbury New timetables for the First Bus services D2 and D2X and the x34 to Chippenham, operated by Faresaver, were published at the beginning of April… Energy advice roadshow comes to Trinity on 29th April Frome’s team of Energy Advice Champions are popping up at Frome Job Centre and Trinity Church Hall on Monday 29th April, helping Frome residents access free, impartial advice… Retrofit talks coming to Frome Town Hall Community Retrofit Lead Sally Richards is set to host a series of talks at the town hall around the Retrofit project in Frome, starting on Tuesday 30th… Book your 2024 street party by 25th April If you’re planning a street party in 2024 (and we highly encourage that) make sure you send us your details by 25th April to avoid… Mayor’s column – 11th April 2024 Reflections from the Mayor and an update on the 2024 Mayor’s Civic Awards. Bee-friendly planters on Oakfield Road for Safer School Streets trial Students from Oakfield Academy and Critchill School have worked with the Bee Friendly Trust to prepare a number of planters with pollinator-friendly plants. The planters… New accessible toilet certified by Changing Places The accessible public loo that forms part of the new toilet block in Victoria Park has been officially verified by the Changing Places Consortium. Come along for free fun activities at the Old Showfield Head to the Old Showfield from Monday 8th April for a series of fun and interesting activities that make use of the amazing green space. Wild Bunch column – Sharing is caring – make space for garden visitors All the creatures we share our gardens with, including slugs, rats, mice, ants, worms, aphids and caterpillars are part of the rich, interwoven web of… Find more stories in our News archive.
