Independents for Frome (IfF), who run Frome Town Council, are looking for new candidates to get involved and build on the successes of the last eight years.
IfF have held the majority of councillors on Frome Town Council since 2011. The group says, “In that time, the town has been able to count on a council that has been ambitious, innovative and will listen to the people of the town.
“You may not remember, but it wasn’t like this before. IfF took Party Politics out of council business to focus only on Frome. In a time of austerity we’ve been able to fight back and play a key role in keeping Frome different.
“Large areas of land and key buildings are back in the control of Frome people; organisations and events that have withered away elsewhere continue to thrive here – all this comes from a thriving Independent-led council.
“Well, we think this should continue but it needs new people to get involved. Why not you? If you’re interested in helping out or becoming a town councillor, join us at our Next Generation Launch event on 28th November. Don’t take the future for granted. Email 2019@iffrome.org.uk for details.
“There is a real opportunity in Frome to build on the work of the last eight years and take it to new places.
“We’d welcome people who think the direction and focus needs to change and those who feel they have not been represented in recent years. All of us have reasons not to come forward, but if you care about Frome then maybe it’s time to step up?
“The 21 people who have been IfF councillors did not feel they had the right experience, expertise or knowledge – but have done a fantastic job. Some of them will wish to stand for selection again, but it’s time for a New Generation
“If you appreciate what having an ambitious independent town council has done for the town in the last eight years, but are unsure you have the time, skills or confidence, come along on the 28th to talk to us and if you know others who you think would be great in the role, let them know too.
“IfF’s website (iffrome.org.uk) has full details of the roles we’ll be needing leading up to May 2019 and also the history of IfF so far. For details of the November 28th launch please email us 2019@iffrome.org.uk”
![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")
