Frome Chamber Blog

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Heart of the South West Careers Hub has recently expanded, and now includes Oakfield and Selwood in Frome They are looking for with business volunteers (called Enterprise Advisors) to support careers activity in these schools (and others). Enterprise Advisors help...

Frome Town Council and Frome Chamber of Commerce will be running a Let’s Get Christmas Wrapped Up campaign over December to encourage people to shop local and in Frome when lockdown lifts on 2nd December. Frome Town Council has created a number of pages on its...

Mendip District Council has confirmed there will be free parking in the Cattle Market car park (also in other towns in specific car parks) on Saturday 5th December for Small Business Saturday. There will then be free parking in all Mendip District Council pay and...

Below is the letter Frome Chamber wrote to Mendip District Council Scrutiny board members about the plans for social housing on North Parade car park. Dear Members of the Scrutiny Board Frome & District Chamber of Commerce has always attempted to take a positive...

Frome Chamber of Commerce has not held an AGM this year, although we have filed accounts as required. With the ongoing Covid-19 situation, the committee felt we should put on hold any plans to get together as part of the AGM until we are able to have a proper...