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. Mayor’s column – 23rd April 2025 It’s the final countdown…but Mayor Andy Jones has had a busy fortnight as he prepares to hand over his chain! Energy entrepreneur Howard Johns to speak in Frome Frome Town Hall will host an inspiring evening with renowned energy entrepreneur Howard Johns on Tuesday 20th May, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm Share your thoughts on Frome’s Safer School Streets scheme Frome Town Council (FTC)is inviting residents to share their thoughts on Frome’s Safer School Streets trial via an online survey and an engagement event on… Frome Matters – 17th April It’s been another busy couple of weeks, with more to come! If there is a theme that links the stories here, it’s one of working… Commemorate 80th Anniversary of VE Day with Frome Royal British Legion On 8th May 2025, Frome will mark the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day, by coming together to celebrate 80 years of peace since the… Lunch Bunch returns: Frome’s pop-up lunch table is back for spring Frome’s pop-up social dining experience Lunch Bunch is back – and this time, it’s part of the weekly market. From Wednesday 23rd April until the end of May, May-hem! Join Frome Skatepark Project for a Skate Jam and family day Frome Skatepark Project, a community group raising funds for a new skatepark in Frome, is excited to announce a Family Fun Day and Skate Jam… Mayor’s column – 9th April 2025 I can’t believe my year as Mayor is nearing completion! At the end of this month I’ll chair my last council meeting on 30th April,… Frome Matters – 7th April 2025 Spring is upon us and with it lots of springlike news and activities! Well done to the young musicians who entertained us all at Frome Busks on… Join Frome’s team of noticeboard ambassadors Frome Town Council is looking for new members of its team of volunteer Noticeboard Ambassadors, helping local people stay abreast of what’s happening in and… Royal British Legion need YOU! Make bunting to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE/VJ Day The Frome Branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL), are encouraging support of events, and putting out a call for: “Bunting Galore to bind 80th anniversary… Wild Bunch column – Get growing with Frome Seed Library Greetings everyone, it’s Kerry here from the Frome Seed Library, stepping in for the first of a series of seedy editions of the Wild Bunch… Act to adapt: practical action in a changing climate On Tuesday 13th of May from 7pm to 9pm, people in Frome will gather at Frome Town Hall to discuss how climate change is affecting… Spring is the Perfect Time to Plan Your Street Party On Tuesday 22nd April at 7pm, Frome Town Council is holding an information session for anyone interested in running a street party. Working in association… Local heroes recognised with Mayor’s Civic Awards Mayor Andy Jones hosted Frome’s Annual Town Meeting on Wednesday 2nd April at the town hall and recognised local heroes with Civic Awards. Get free, impartial energy advice at Westway pop-up on 30th April The Healthy Homes team are hosting a pop-up energy advice session in the Westway precinct on Wednesday 30th April, from 10am till 2pm. New Let’s Talk sessions announced Local community group Let’s Talk have announced new dates for their free sessions, dedicated to helping people develop good communication skills, with sessions planned for… Get up with the lark and experience the dawn chorus Somerset Wildlife Trust are hosting a ‘dawn chorus’ walk in Frome on Saturday 19th April from 5.30am to 7.30am. Share your ‘lightbulb moment’ with FTC at Annual Town Meeting Frome’s Annual Town Meeting takes place on Wednesday 2nd April from 7pm to 9pm. The meeting is held by the Mayor on behalf of the… Frome Town Council alters position on SGC in light of call-in by Secretary of State Frome Town Council has announced that it is formally altering its position on the Selwood Garden Community (SGC) development and will no longer oppose the… New timetables for D2 and D2X in Frome New bus timetables are set to be introduced across Somerset from 6th April. These will affect the routes of the D2 and D2X services Hop into spring with Discover Frome’s 2025 Easter holiday roundup Discover Frome have put together a handy Easter holiday 2025 roundup full of fun, so you can pick and choose as you please. Find more stories in our News archive.
