WITH candidates announced, and polling day rapidly approaching on 5th May, Frome Town Council is hosting a hustings to give voters the chance to meet and question the candidates for the unitary and town/parish elections in person, listen to others and get involved in local politics.
On 1st May, between 5pm and 7pm, candidates from all parties who are standing in the election will be invited to answer questions from the public at the Cheese & Grain.
These elections mark the first time the new Somerset Unitary Council seats are up for grabs. Therefore, these hustings will give voters the best opportunity to grill the candidates on their proposals to make a difference on the new council.
There will also be a chance for voters to hear from candidates from Berkley Down Ward in the town/parish council elections. This is the only seat to be contested across the Frome Town wards.
Frome Town Council’s clerk Paul Wynne said, “We are surprised that only the Berkely Down Ward seat is going to be contested in the town/parish elections, but wish all those standing across Frome the best of luck in the coming weeks.”
To submit questions for the hustings in advance, email lflaherty@frometowncouncil.gov.uk with your name, question, who it is directed to and whether you would like to read it aloud at the meeting yourself. For more information on the elections, and to book a slot at the hustings head to: www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/elections
