Extraordinary council meeting explores next steps for Badgers Hill The meeting on Thursday 5th June is to allow councillors to decide on a proposal to lease Badgers Hill Frome Matters – 23rd May A big night at the Annual Council meeting, good news for tech hoarders and a chance to feedback about Frome’s Safer School Streets. Frome Town Council takes new approach for fair access Frome town councillors voted in favour of a groundbreaking change to its leadership structure at its Annual Council Meeting on 21st May. Wild Bunch column – 21st May 2025 Jenny from the Wild Bunch shares advice and tips for making your outdoor space a haven for wildlife. Have your say about road safety scheme Have your say on the Safer School Streets scheme in Frome by 30th May. Mayor’s column – 21st May 2025 It’s the final column for Mayor Andy Jones! Hear about what he’s been up to as he prepares to hand over his chain. Cut energy bills and create a healthier home thanks to free energy advice Take advantage of free energy advice at Frome Medical Practice to help cut energy bills and create healthier more efficient homes School Council Voice project captures young people’s opinions Frome Town Council (FTC) have recently completed a School Council Voice Project, which saw members of Frome Town Council’s Communities Team visit 14 groups and educational settings Frome Town Council considers groundbreaking funding to strengthen local democracy Frome town councillors are discussing a proposed change to funding at the Annual Council Meeting on 21st May, designed to remove financial barriers to participation… Another chance to ‘pay it forward’ – tech amnesty on 8th June Frome Town Council Somerset charity Donate IT are once again joining forces to host a tech amnesty at Frome Town Hall on Sunday 8th June. PUBLIC NOTICE Local Government Act 1972 – Section 123(2A) NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF OPEN SPACE LAND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Frome Town Council intends to dispose of… Felling of diseased Norway Maple in Victoria Park Very sadly, a Norway Maple, situated near the rangers’ yard in Victoria Park, has been found to be unsafe due to a serious fungal infection… Launch of Ancient Woodland Restoration film at Frome Climate Film Festival The latest film in the documentary series Wood for the Trees, Ancient Woodland Restoration: The Story of Light and Life has its premiere on Thursday 22nd May. Frome Matters – 9th May Dates for your diary, and a look back at IWD 2025. Great Big Green Week returns to Frome Join FTC for Great Big Green Week 2025 to celebrate all things eco, sustainable and nature based. Wild Bunch column – 7th May 2025 Help garden wildlife manage in unpredictable weather – with Peter from the Wild Bunch. Mayor’s column – 7th May 2025 A pair of Mayors meet at the Missing Links opening in Andy Jones’ penultimate Mayor’s column. Climate adaptation event moves to Cheese and Grain Frome Town Council’s ‘Act to Adapt’ event on Tuesday 13th May has moved to the Cheese and Grain, in response to a high demand for tickets.… Latest from the Chamber 30th April Latest from the Frome Town Council Chamber – 30th April 2025 ‘Dig In’ at living soil event on 17th May Loop: Frome are hosting ‘Dig In! A celebration of Living Soil’, a free family-friendly and planet-friendly picnic on Saturday 17th May. Meet between 10am and 12pm… Statement from FTC’s Peter Wheelhouse regarding Badgers Hill At April’s Council meeting held on Wednesday 30th April, Peter Wheelhouse, Economic and Development Manager and Deputy Town Clerk at Frome Town Council gave the… Frome Matters – 29th April Safer School Streets, Lunch Bunch, a visit from energy entrepreneur Howard Johns and more. A new location for Frome’s skatepark? View a proposed new location for Frome’s skatepark and tell us what you think. Wild Bunch column – Butterfly emergency! Can you help? Spring is in full bloom, and across the UK butterfly recorders are out, eyes peeled and notebooks ready. Find more stories in our News archive.
