The Frome Society for Local Study& Frome Civic Society |
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Frome and District Civic Society
| Letter to press on the Future of Frome |
Civic Society's comments on planning application at Saxonvale (Summary) |
Civic Society's comments on planning application at Saxonvale (Full Text) |
Comments on Slipp's Nursery Development | ||
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PDF File 26.10.08 |
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PDF File 16.10.08 |
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* Do you care about Frome
* Do you want to know more about plans for the future of Frome ?
* Do you want to make Frome a better place for everyone ?
* Then join Frome and District Civic Society. We need your support.
* Frome and District Civic Society is affiliated to the Frome Society for Local Study.
* Membership of one society, automatically ensures membership of both.
WHAT ARE THE SOCIETY’S AIMS ?
The aim of Frome and District Civic Society is to create a better town for everyone.
This means a pleasant place in which to live, work, visit and find enjoyment.
We Aim:
* To stimulate people’s interest in the town, to raise awareness of its special character and identity, and to promote civic pride.
* To provide a forum for discussing the future of the town, so that your views are heard.
* To safeguard buildings and areas of historic interest.
* To campaign for high quality design and materials in new developments.
* To fight for better traffic and parking policies and safer roads, for the benefit of all.
WHAT ARE THE SOCIETY’S ACHIEVEMENTS
During the past thirty years, Frome and District Civic Society has:
* Campaigned successfully to save and restore the Trinity housing area
* Fought for the preservation of important buildings, including Rook Lane Chapel.
* Pressed for the building of the bypass.
* Undertaken an environmental audit of the town with the Civic Trust Regeneration Unit.
WHAT IS THE SOCIETY DOING NOW ?
Currently the Frome and District Civic Society is actively involved in:
* Fighting for a balanced and high quality development at Saxonvale/Garsdale, including a riverside park.
* Working to enlarge the conservation areas to include more historic buildings.
* Providing regular advice on planning applications to Frome Town Council and Mendip District Council.
* Providing advice and guidance to the Mendip Conservation Advisory Panel.
* Reducing the effects of traffic and pollution.
* Organising Frome’s annual Heritage Open Days event.
* Arranging town talks and walks.
We have many books available
FSLS also has links with Frome Museum
Frome Society for Local Study is a Registered Charity No. 292340