New shoots for The Pod – launch of SEED Pod group A new fortnightly stay and play group for children with additional needs starts Wednesday 8th January at Wesley Methodist Church. Press release – Have your say – attend town council meetings in 2025 Information about how to have your say by attending Frome Town Council’s meetings, from full council meetings to the planning and oversight committees. Mayor’s column – 2nd January 2025 The first 2025 Mayor’s column from Cllr Andy Jones – and a suggestion for the year ahead. Wild Bunch column – 2nd January 2025 Looking back on a busy 2024 for the Wild Bunch and towards a wildlife-friendly 2025. Frome Matters – 19th December Read all the latest news, from 50th anniversary celebrations to building a picture of Frome and a new service at the Welcome Hub. Healthy Homes sessions at Frome Medical Practice back in 2025 The Healthy Homes team are set to continue their popular drop-in energy advice sessions at Frome Medical Practice from 8th January 2025. Road closure update – Monday 16th December We have received notification that the roadworks scheduled for Friday 13th December will now take place on Monday 16th December, weather permitting. Sections of Oakfield… Official opening of the new Roundhouse at Welshmill The updated roundhouse was officially opened by Mayor Andy Jones on Wednesday 4th December. A message from the Mayor – Christmas 2024 So this is Christmas, and what have you done? It’s a question many people in Frome can answer with pride! Wild Bunch column – The Holly & the Ivy… It can be a tough time for wildlife as the weather gets colder and food supplies are few. What can we do to help see… The Weylands Wassail is back in 2025 The Weylands Wassail is back for its third year on Saturday 8th February from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, in the orchard by the river behind Weylands. Live… Latest round of funding awarded by FTC grants committee Frome Town Council’s grants committee met on Wednesday 20th November and has awarded almost £44,000 in grants to local organisations in the final funding round of… Frome Matters – 6th December Read all the latest news, from 50th anniversary celebrations to building a picture of Frome and a new service at the Welcome Hub. Work on Safer School Streets zone on 13th December Roadworks on Oakfield Road and Somerset Road are due to take place on Friday 13th December, for necessary works within the Safer School Streets zone. Cold weather provision in Frome Frome Town Council maintains information about the services and support available to help in cold weather. Latest from the Chamber – and Christmas opening hours Frome Town Council’s final meeting of 2024 took place on Wednesday 4th December, at the town hall. Pay it forward in 2025 – donate to the tech amnesty Frome Town Council are hosting a tech amnesty with Somerset-based charity Donate IT at Frome Town Hall on Sunday 2nd February from 10am to 1pm. Wild Bunch column – 4th December Autumn is here and winter is just around the corner; now is a good time for us to leave our wild spaces and gardens to sleep for… Keep it local this Christmas with Discover Frome’s shopping guide The team behind the Discover Frome website have been visiting Frome’s many independent shops in recent weeks, putting together a local Christmas shopping guide to… Town council gives green light to proposed devolution of Somerset Council assets and services Frome Town Council has given the green light to a proposal outlining which local assets and services it could take on from Somerset Council in… Mayor’s column – 4th December 2024 Mayor Andy Jones kicks off the festive season, hands out awards, attends and exhibition and more. Frome lights the night once again! On Friday 22nd November, crowds gathered in the Market Place for the official start of the Christmas season and the switching on of Frome’s Christmas lights.… A new crossing for The Butts Work is due to begin in early 2025 on a new zebra crossing and highway improvements on The Butts, near the junction with Somerset Road… Winners of Mayor’s Christmas card competition announced Mayor Cllr Andy Jones has chosen a wining design for this year’s Christmas card. Find more stories in our News archive.
