Frome considers new arts and heritage centre

The Somerset town of Frome may soon have a new, purpose-built arts and heritage centre.

Acorn Property Group received permission from Mendip District Council to redevelop the town centre’s Saxonvale site, with plans to build 300 homes as well as the centre.

The development will be part-funded by the Government’s Levelling Up scheme, with the council splitting the grant across its constituency.

Council leader Ros Wyke said a “fair share” will be directed to "Frome and its needs”. 

Frome Town Council confirmed it is seeking other grants to judge the viability of the project.