Frome's green spaces to be managed locally under Somerset devolution deal Tuesday, April 22, 2025 frome somerset devolution green spaces local control budget town council parish councils services community management Frome residents will soon have closer control over their local green spaces as part of the latest ‘devolution deal’ with Somerset Council. The unitary authority, facing a £100m budget gap, reached out to town and … Read More
Battle for beloved Frome green space continues despite planning refusal Wednesday, April 16, 2025 frome green space development appeal community housing planning inquiry public preservation Packsaddle Fields, a treasured green space on the edge of Frome, is still facing the threat of development as a developer has lodged an appeal following the refusal of their plans. The land, under public ownership since 1973, … Read More
The Range breathes new life into former Homebase site in Frome Friday, April 11, 2025 frome somerset the range homebase superstore garden centre expansion sittingbourne newmarket click & collect The former Homebase location in Frome has been revived and transformed into a new-format superstore for The Range. The Wessex Fields site welcomed customers today, unveiling a specially curated ‘Garden Centre by … Read More
New-builds in Frome ready to reserve this weekend Friday, April 11, 2025 frome development homes reservation francis fields motor neurone disease affordable sustainability community infrastructure Prospective buyers will finally be able to reserve homes in a highly anticipated new development in Frome this weekend. The 118 homes at Francis Fields will be available to reserve on Saturday, April 12. Named after a local … Read More
Somerset Council Neutrality on 1,700 Frome Homes at Inquiry Monday, March 31, 2025 somerset council frome homes public inquiry neutrality development infrastructure housing Somerset Council has decided to maintain a neutral stance at a public inquiry concerning the proposed Selwood Garden Community (SGC) in Frome. The development, consisting of 1,700 new homes and various amenities, faces … Read More
Cherished Frome Green Space Saved from Housing Development Wednesday, January 15, 2025 frome green space housing development community council planning preservation victory The community of Frome is celebrating after the decision to refuse planning permission for a housing development on Packsaddle Fields. The cherished green space, which has been in public ownership since 1973, had faced a … Read More