People’s Budget events – about to be launched again!

Frome Town Council is launching the initial stage for the People’s Budget events.

As in previous years, this gives residents the chance to make direct choices and decisions about how local public budgets are spent. 

Last year, residents chose Frome Children’s Festival with activities for their summer event, Fair Housing for Frome and the Big Red Housing Bus, Active and In Touch with their thanksgiving celebration and lastly Frome Fireworks, which will take place on 25th January after being delayed from November.

The town council say, “Again, there is up to £10,000 from a pot of £25,000  up for grabs for a fantastic event, and we are looking for expressions of interest from groups who would like to put on an event – we need to hear from you before the 10th February.

“Community groups who meet the criteria and are entitled to pitch will be asked to put a one-minute film together, along with their application of a 300-word description and budget, which will then be put to the public vote.  The vote will then be open to residents in the first two weeks of March.

“If you would like to put on an event in Frome for next year, please either let us know by emailing us at info@frometowncouncil. gov.uk or send us an application form.  This and the terms and conditions can be found at: www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/peoples-budget-events/. The applications should be submitted by Monday 10th February, but don’t hesitate to get in touch with the council to discuss your event ideas.”