Anti-social behaviour should be reported to Avon & Somerset Police either by phone or using the link below.
Police: 101 (in an emergency please call 999)
Abandoned vehicles can be reported to Mendip District Council, or to the DVLA.
Mendip District Council: 0300 303 8588
Somerset County Council is responsible for concessionary bus passes in our area. The passes are valid for Somerset residents who are of pensionable age or eligible on the grounds of disability.
The bus pass is free, but there may be an administration charge for replacing a valid pass if it has been lost, stolen or damaged.
Find out more and how to apply by clicking on the link below.
Somerset County Council: 0300 123 2224
The Blue Badge Scheme provides national parking concessions for people with severe walking difficulties who travel as drivers or passengers. The scheme is also for people who are severely sight impaired and for people with hidden disabilities including autism and mental health conditions. It is managed by Somerset County Council and you can apply for a badge online. Please use the link below to find out more and apply.
Somerset County Council: 0300 790 6275
Mendip District Council is responsible for the kerbside collection of household/garden waste and recycling. These services are carried out by Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP). Click on the link for more information regarding collection dates, ordering a new bin, missed bin collections and more.
For more information about public bins in Mendip click on the link below.
Mendip District Council: 0300 303 8588
Busking is a long-established tradition which adds to the attractiveness and colour of the town which Frome Town Council hopes to encourage.
We have put together a Busker’s Code which sets out good practice and will allow busking to thrive. This code of conduct covers all forms of street performance including theatre, poetry and other speakers.
If you’d like to busk in Frome, please take a moment to look at our Busker’s Code.
Frome Town Council leads and supports a wide variety of community projects from the Community Fridge to Frome Community Drivers. You can find out more about them by clicking on the link below.
Frome Town Council: 01373 465757
If you are in receipt of housing benefit and or council tax support you should inform Mendip District Council of any changes in your circumstances immediately.
You must provide original documents as evidence to support your changes. Failure to report changes that may affect your entitlement could result in loss of benefit.
Find out more and complete the relevant form using the link below.
To report any non-urgent crime locally, either use the online seucre report system by clicking on the link below.
You can also report crime anonymously and securely to Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.
Council Tax is payable to Mendip District Council. For account enquiries, including new accounts and to find out how much Council Tax you owe or request a copy bill contact Mendip District Council using the phone number, email or link below.
Mendip District Council: 0300 303 8588
Email: customerservices@mendip.gov.uk
If you’d like to request a dog waste bin in Frome Town Council’s parks and green spaces please contact us using the details below.
Frome Town Council: 01373 465757
Email: info@frometowncouncil.gov.uk
If you’d like to request a dog waste bin in areas owned by Mendip District Council please complete the online form using the link below.
Frome has a network of public access automated external defibrillators (AED) for use in cardiac arrest situations. For a full list click on the link below
Mendip District Council provide a free service for the removal of dead animals from all public accessible areas, although they are unable to remove dead animals from private land e.g. homes, gardens.
You can report dead animals using the link below.
Mendip District Council: 0300 303 8588
Mendip District Council aims to encourage responsible dog ownership and protect members of the public from issues arising from irresponsible dog ownership. They may be able to with issues such as straying dogs; fouling; aggression towards other animals and nuisance.
Should you find a stray dog try and contact the owner. If you can’t, then please ring 0300 303 8588 and the Mendip area Dog Warden will collect it between 9am and 5pm any day of the week. If your dog is lost check the link below which is regularly updated.
Mendip District Council: 0300 303 8588
Frome has a couple of electric power assist bicycles (ebikes) available to hire. Provided by Frome Town Council and available at Cycology Bikes Tuesday – Saturday 9am – 5pm for either half day (£5) or whole day (£10) hire. Click on the link below to find out more.
Frome Town Council: 01373 465757
Cycology: 01373 469590
There are a few Electric Vehicle charge points available in Frome please click on the link below to view them on a map.
To find out more about what to do in a power cut or who your distribution networker operator is, please call National Grid on 0800 40 40 90. Or click on the link below to learn more.
Mendip District Council’s Environmental Protection Team may be able you help you if you are badly affected by pollution, noise or nuisance. Find out more and report concerns using the links below.
Mendip District Council: 0300 303 8588
Environmental Incident Hotline: 0800 80 70 60 (24 hour service)
Action Fraud is the UK’s national fraud and internet crime reporting centre. You can report fraud and internet crimes direct to Action Fraud using the link below or by calling 0300 123 2040.
Mendip have delegated powers from the Highway Authority to remove fly-posting from their land. Use the link below to find out more and report it.
Mendip District Council: 0300 303 8588
Fly tipping and dropping litter is illegal and both are punishable by a fine. Mendip District Council are responsible for sweeping the streets and removing litter from their land. They will not clear dumped rubbish or litter from private land, this is the responsibility of the landowner/tenant.
Mendip District Council: 0300 303 8588
In an emergency, get out, stay out and call 999. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service respond to local fire emergencies.
Frome Fire Station: 01392 872 200
www.dsfire.gov.uk
Frome Town Council have funding available to help support community groups and organisations across Frome. Please click on the link below to find out more about our community grant scheme as well as the Mayor’s Grants.
Frome Town Council: 01373 465757
The responsibility for the removal of graffiti lies with the landowner. You can report a problem with graffiti on Mendip District Council land or property and they will will try and remove it within seven days. They will also advise private owners to do the same.
Graffiti is in some circumstances considered criminal damage by the police and if your property is affected this should be reported to them.
Mendip District Council: 0300 303 8588
Police: 101
www.avonandsomerset.police.uk
If you smell gas please call 0800 111 999.
To find out more about what to do if you smell gas or suspect there is a gas emergency as well as gas safety advice click on the link below.
Mendip District Council is responsible for housing in Frome. For more information about housing in Frome including preventing homelessness, maintaining housing standards and helping people to stay independent in their homes please click on the link below.
Fair Housing for Frome is a local charity that supports the provision of decent, secure, affordable and accessible accommodation in Frome for local people on low incomes. If you would like to know more about affordable housing read Mendip District Council’s FAQ’s.
A crime becomes a hate crime when it is motivated by hostility or prejudice on the following grounds: ethnicity or race, disability (including mental health), sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or beliefs.
If you need to report a hate crime you can contact the Somerset team at SARI – Stand Against Racism & Inequality https://www.sariweb.org.uk/where-we-work/somerset/
Somerset County Council maintain a ‘List of Streets’ which identifies all roads (or parts) that they are responsible for maintaining as highway at public expense. Click on the link below for more information about highway boundary ownership.
If you have found an injured animal find out how to report it using the link below.
RSPCA: 300 1234 999
If you have noticed litter please use the link below to report it to Mendip District Council.
Mendip District Council: 0300 303 8588
You can log the details of lost items quickly and easily using the link below.
If you are aware of any lost or found items in Frome Town Council’s parks and green spaces please let us know.
Frome Town Council: 01373 465757
Mendip District Council provides a number of services, use the link below to find out about Council Tax, Housing, Housing Benefit, Recycling, Rubbish collections and more.
Mendip District Council: 0300 303 8588
Mendip District Council are responsible for administering and issuing licences, permits, consents and notices within the district of Mendip, including Taxis, Street Trading, Animal Boarding establishments and Premises Licences in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005.
There is a wide variety of markets that take place in Frome both weekly and monthly. Please click on the link below to find out more about the markets and when and where they take place.
Frome Medical Practice offer a variety of support for your mental health and wellbeing needs. Their website also contains links and contact details that you might find useful if you need help or support, please click on the link below to find out more.
Frome Medical Practice: 01373 301301
Mendip District Council also offer some services and support please click on the link below to find out more.
Mendip District Council: 0300 303 8588
For a list of services Mendip District Council provide, please use the link below.
If there is a medical emergency, please call 999.
If you’re worried about an urgent medical concern, call 111 to speak to a fully trained adviser.
For less urgent health needs, contact your GP or local pharmacist.
The NHS 111 service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by a team of fully trained advisers. They will ask questions to assess your symptoms and, depending on the situation, will then:
Telephone: 111
www.england.nhs.uk/urgent-emergency-care
Somerset County Council are responsible for controlling certain noxious weeds, including ragwort.
Find out more and report it using the link below.
Somerset County Council: 0300 123 2224
Somerset has a huge variety of public footpaths, which are on the most part overseen by the Public Rights of Way Network. Somerset County Council is responsible for maintenance and administration of a number of footpaths.
You can find out more and report any problems using the links below.
Somerset County Council: 0300 123 2224
Mendip District Council operates most of the car parks throughout Frome. You can find a list of these along with the charges by using the link below.
Mendip District Council is not responsible for Aster Ltd car parks or privately owned car parks.
Enforcement of parking regulations (on and off street) is the responsibility of Somerset County Council.
You can find out more about general parking problems and restrictions using the link below.
For information on how to submit, view and comment on planning applications in Mendip and on building regulations for homeowners please click on the link below.
Mendip District Council: 0300 303 8588
To find out more about how Frome Town Council is involved with planning locally please click on the link below.
Frome Town Council: 01373 465757
It is usually an occupant’s responsibility to control pests and in some cases Mendip District Council can take formal action to ensure that they are treated. Mendip District Council does not offer a pest control service.
Please use the link below to find out more.
The main public toilets and a Changing Places Toilet in Frome are located at the Market Yard Car Park, in Justice Lane (near the Cheese and Grain). These are managed by Mendip District Council and include accessible toilets for the disabled and baby change facilities.
There are also some public toilets in Victoria Park off Weymouth Road, managed by Frome Town Council.
Frome also runs the You’re Welcome scheme which includes community toilets, water refill points and Walkers are Welcome venues. The scheme offers public access to clean, safe and in the majority of cases, accessible toilets in convenient locations across the town. The participating businesses have agreed to let members of the public use their toilet facilities during normal opening hours without the need to make a purchase. Please look out for the stickers in participating businesses’ windows.
Frome Town Council: 01373 465757
Mendip District Council: 0300 303 8588
There are a wide variety of play areas around Frome, please click on the links below to see which are cared for by Frome Town Council and Mendip District Council.
Please call Frome Town Council on the number below if you are aware of any faulty play equipment. That way we can ensure it is dealt with either by our Rangers or Mendip District Council where appropriate.
Frome Town Council: 01373 465757
Mendip District Council: 0300 303 8588
There are lots of ways you can get in touch with your local police. You can call the dedicated 101 number, make contact via the website www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/ speak to an officer, call in to your local station and when appropriate, dial 999.
When to call 101 and 999:
If a crime is occurring now, or has just happened, call 999. If it isn’t urgent or you are asking for an update or information then call 101.
For non-urgent crime you can report it online via the online secure reporting link below. You can also report crime anonymously and securely to Crimestoppers or by calling 0800 555 111.
For police enquiries, you can also visit the the Frome Enquiry Post at the Library. Check the Avon & Somerset Police website for opening times.
Avon & Somerset Police are aware of the impact of crime on rural communities. They have a dedicated team of Rural Crime Officers work with members of the public to address crime and prevent it from happening. Find out more using the link below.
Somerset County Council manage road closures under the Road Traffic Regulation Act.
You can find out more about local road closures by using the link below. It provides a map where you can search for current and future planned roadworks, including road closures and events.
Somerset County Council: 0300 123 2224
StreetLink exists to help end rough sleeping by enabling members of the public to connect people sleeping rough with the local services that can support them. If you have concerns about someone sleeping rough please contact StreetLink using the link below.
The street outreach services that StreetLink connects people to are for adults only. If you believe that the person you are concerned about is under 18, please call 999.
Elim Connect Centre are a local organisation that work with individuals who have been rough sleeping for years and are consequentially generally considered too ‘high risk’ for their own tenancies or for supported accommodation. Find out more by clicking the link below.
StreetLink rough sleepers emergency number: 0300 5000914
If you have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) after being caught speeding, the Avon and Somerset Police website has information on the next steps you should take.
If you have concerns about a vulnerable child or adult then please report it to Somerset Social Services on the report it link, or the Police.
Children Social Care: 0300 123 2224
Email: childrens@somerset.gov.uk
Adult Social Care: 0300 123 2224
Email: adults@somerset.gov.uk
Police: 101
Email: www.avonandsomerset.police.uk
Mendip District Council is responsible for street lights on their parks or footpaths, Somerset County Council is responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of street lighting on adopted roads and footpaths.
Find out more about street lights, and how to report one not working on the link below.
Check the Police traffic pages using the link below and local Twitter accounts for updates @ASPolice
Overgrown trees are the responsibility of the land owner, usually privately owned, Mendip District Council or Somerset County Council.
You can see if the tree is on Mendip District Council or Somerset County Council owned land using this online mapping system.
You can find out more about Frome Town Council’s parks and green spaces on the link below.
Report unauthorised encampment by Gypsies and Travellers on Somerset County Council land. by using the link below.
If you are on a public mains water supply in the Mendip area this is supplied by Bristol Water. Bristol Water is responsible for the quality of your water and ensuring that you have sufficient water pressure. If you are concerned about your mains water supply contact Bristol Water on 0845 600 3600 or customer.services@bristolwater.co.uk.
Your water can also be from a private water supply such as water from a well, spring or borehole, river or rain water.
Find out more about water supply in Mendip and how to report any concerns by clicking on the link below.
Mendip District Council: 0300 303 8588
You can hire a wheelchair in Frome for from the Share Shop or Oakville Care Centre or
Use the links below to find out more and get in touch.
To get married in Frome please contact the Somerset Registration Service. They have their own dedicated website for all your civil wedding and partnership needs with details about giving notice, planning your ceremony and other advice. You can browse the directory of all venues licensed for civil ceremonies, and the new supplier directory of Somerset wedding businesses.
Frome Town Hall has a wedding licence and can be used as a registry office for marriages, civil partnerships and baby naming ceremonies. Link on the link below to find out more.
Please let us know of any problems or concerns with this website, or you think something is missing or needs adding, using the contact details below.
Frome Town Council: 01373 465757
Email: info@frometowncouncil.gov.uk
Frome Town Hall
Christchurch Street West
Frome
Somerset
BA11 1EB
01373 465757
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