Free training and consultancy opportunities on offer from UWE
The University of West of England has some really interesting offers for local businesses having won funding to create a series of free ‘bootcamps’ and consultancy opportunities. This allows local businesses to tap into new courses and the research skills of MBA...
Chamber submission to Mayday Saxonvale planning application
Planning application 2021/2373/OTA Frome Chamber of Commerce – SUPPORT Saxonvale is a very long awaited and vital development for Frome which will bring a drastic change to the shape of the town centre. It is therefore imperative that it contributes a lively,...
Notice of Annual General Meeting
NOTICE of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Frome & District Chamber of Commerce The Annual General Meeting will be held at 6pm Thursday 21st October 2021 at the Upstairs Bar, Three Swans Pub, King Street, Frome AGENDA Apologies for absence To approve the Minutes of the 2019...
Saxonvale – the next steps
Outline planning permission was granted by Mendip District Council in February 2021. The application described Saxonvale as ‘5.16 ha of previously developed land and lies within Frome town centre’ so this was the last significant portion of employment land in the town...
Social media strategy
Here's a link to Gumption Agency's Social Media Strategy worksheet. Social media strategy worksheet [2021]
Frome Chamber responds to consultation on Somerset councils reorganisation
Frome Chamber has filed a response with the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government (DHCLG) on the proposals for a unitary authority for Somerset. We have reviewed both bids and held meetings with One Somerset and Stronger Somerset. The Chamber...
Chamber position on Commerce Park application to extend
Frome and District Chamber of Commerce welcomes any new provision of employment land, to meet the excess demand for this in Frome, rebalance the housing developments, and meet the targets in MDC's Local Plan. We would welcome it more if it was within or better...
Frome Chamber position statement on Saxonvale outline planning permission
The Chamber welcomed Mendip District Council's (MDC) acquisition of Saxonvale because it gave the opportunity for the site to be developed in the best long-term interests of Frome, the people of Frome and businesses in Frome. The Chamber has engaged with MDC and with...
Frome weekly markets
We joined many in Frome in our disappointment with Mendip District Council's decision to shorten weekday markets and stop the Saturday market in Frome. Below is the email sent to Cllr Joshua Burr by our President. Dear Cllr Burr I am sure you have had a lot of...
Chamber position on forthcoming Saxonvale decision
Below is the text of an email sent by Committee member Neil Howlett on behalf of the Chamber to the planning board ahead of its January 2021 meeting to decide the Saxonvale application. Frome & District Chamber of Commerce has always supported the development of...