What is the latest on Frome's Easthill ? Find out at Frome Town Council

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14th Mar 2023 | Local News

Photo : Ba Phardy, the  Friends of Easthill Field organiser
Photo : Ba Phardy, the Friends of Easthill Field organiser

Friends of Easthill Field in Frome will be giving a presentation to Frome Town Council on March 15.

They will be giving details on what is happening at the unique site and stressing the importance of it's protection from development.

Frome Town Council meeting starts at 7pm at the Town Hall.

There will be a total of five speakers explaining the history of Easthill and what needs to be done to protect it. The talk will also be broadcast ; you can sign up here to listen in over Zoom https://bit.ly/3T17L8Z

In May 2021, following a public outcry, the council withdrew proposals for up to 77 homes on the Easthill site, giving assurances that the land would be retained for future community use.

Campaigner Bharati Pardhy previously told Mendip Council : "Easthill is designated by Defra as a biodiversity action plan priority habitat. It provides unique opportunities for biodiversity.

"Every year, habitat losses of more than 20 million hectares occur worldwide – mostly in small patches like Easthill, and this happens without even knowing what is vanishing.

"It has been estimated that Easthill holds more than 600 tonnes of carbon in its habitat and wildlife."

     

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