Residents in Dragonfly Close, Frome, say they are ‘fed up’ with the estate having been left in a mess despite builders, David Wilson Homes, leaving the site a year ago.
The area has been labelled ‘dangerous’ by those who live there as machinery, railings, skips and uneven pathways have been left by the developers with no communication as to when/if they will be returning to clean up.
People living on the estate say they have tried to complain to head office, but nothing has been sorted.
One resident said, “The site is a mess, metal railings are still up, the pavements are unsafe and dangerous, there are skips full of waste still on the site, yet the council have approved new developments to go ahead on the surrounding fields built by the same developers. It’s a complete shambles and we’ve all had enough.
“We have a neighbourhood Facebook page that is full of complaints, everyone is fed up with the builders.”
Another resident said, “The pavement is missing by my house, where it meets the other estate, and I was wondering if anything was going to happen. The field area is fenced off with no clue as to whether anyone was allowed over the area.
“I don’t think it’s good enough, especially the digger that has been sat there since the summer.
Ian Menham, MD of Barratt David Wilson Homes South West said, “At David Wilson Homes, we take all complaints very seriously and have fully looked into the matter concerning our Dragonfly Close development in Frome.
“Heras fencing remains in the area due to seed growth will be removed once the plants have matured. With regard to the pavements, David Wilson Homes only owns a small section, the rest of which belongs to Highways England. We have instructed remedial work on our section of the roads and pavements, and, weather permitting, this should be complete by 21st February.
“There will also be further groundwork and other activity taking place, but everything should be completed by 24th February. We will do our best to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum during this time.
“The skip, which has had to remain on site until all work was completed, is also due to be removed in the next couple of weeks.”
![Town-wide programme brings month of social activities in May
A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
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A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
Pictured: l-r Jenny Hartnoll and Ginny Adams")
