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. 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… 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… 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. Wild Bunch column – 26th March 2025 The magic of compost – by Katie from Frome Wild Bunch A new look for Milk Street Green Milk Street Green, an open space close to Vallis First School and The Griffin, has had a makeover, thanks to members of Trinity Community Group,… Mayor’s column – 26th March 2025 A banking hub, a Kindness Festival and the best information point in the West! Read the latest May’s column. Frome’s Great Big Spring Clean 2025 More than 60 people gathered at the Boyle Cross on Thursday 20th March for Frome’s contribution to the annual Great British Spring Clean. They spent… Young musicians take over the town centre for Frome Busks On 22nd March, Frome town centre became a live music venue for Frome Busks 2025, an annual event showcasing the talents of young musicians from Frome… Plant a Pocket Meadow for biodiversity Frome Wild Bunch has partnered with local CIC Meadow in my Garden and is inviting expressions of interest from people who would like to create… Submit your events now for Great Big Green Week 2025 Great Big Green Week returns to Frome for 2025, and event submissions are now open for your ideas. New mural in Westway Shopping Centre celebrates town’s connection to nature Frome town centre has had another creative and colourful boost with a vibrant new mural in Westway Shopping Centre. Frome Matters – 13th March Read all the latest news, from exciting plans for the year ahead to a run down of upcoming events. Assisted travel options in Frome Frome is host to several services designed to help residents without transport to access medical or dental appointments. Frome Town Council’s Assisted Travel web page… From the Chamber – 12th March 2025 Frome Town Council’s meeting on 12th March had a packed agenda. Young musician Millie joins the lineup for Frome Busks 2025 Millie Steel, a Year 13 student at Frome College who took part in and helped organise Frome Busks 2024, as well as performing at Frome… Mayor’s column – 12th March 2025 Mayor Andy Jones celebrates the arrival of Spring and the return of the Frome Independent. Cruise the clean streets of Frome at the Great British Spring Clean Frome Town Council rangers and staff are joining forces with volunteers and local groups to take part in the Great British Spring Clean on Thursday… Wild Bunch column – Spring is sprung, the grass has riz: I wonder where them birdies, insects, and flowers is? Wild Bunch column – Spring is sprung, the grass has riz: I wonder where them birdies, insects, and flowers is? Renewable energy forum at Frome Town Hall Frome Renewable Energy Community (FRECo) is hosting a forum on Saturday 25th March at Frome Town Hall from 6pm to 7pm. Find more stories in our News archive.
