Frome Town Council is seeking input from its residents to help shape the priorities for next year's budget. The council aims to understand how residents would allocate funds, with the average household contributing around £4.72 per week, and 76% of households falling within council tax Bands A-C.
An interactive budgeting exercise and a short survey are available on the My Frome engagement platform. These tools are designed to help councillors gauge public opinion on balancing spending across various council services and assess whether residents feel they represent good value for money. The exercise is expected to take 5-10 minutes to complete, with further details on the council's budget and annual report available for those who wish to explore them.
Cllr Fiona Barrows, Leader of Frome Town Council, stated, “This is the first time we’ve used My Frome to involve residents directly in shaping our budget, and it’s very much a starting point. We want to learn from what you tell us, both about the budget itself and about how we involve you in these decisions.”
She added, “As a town council, Frome Town Council aims to use your money responsibly and effectively, focusing on the projects, services and facilities that have the greatest impact on the community. The feedback gathered through My Frome will help inform early budget discussions for 2027-28.”
The council plans to expand this conversation in the future, but for now, residents are encouraged to participate via My Frome or attend public meetings. No decisions have yet been made for the 2027-28 budget, and the council is keen to gather as much resident feedback as possible before proposals are developed.
Residents can share their views online at www.myfrome.co.uk until 9am on Monday 16 November. Alternatively, they can speak with councillors at the Weekly Market between 10am-12pm on Saturday 10 October. Upcoming council meetings where public participation is welcomed include the Community and Place Committee on Tuesday 27 October, Council on Wednesday 11 November, and the Operations and Assets Committee on Wednesday 25 November.
