on January 20th FACLT held a successful AGM with guest speakers Paul Oster and Anita Collier from the Mayday Board. With the stepping down of John-Sebastian Clarke as chair Tim Cutting and Delia Goddard were named as Co-Chairs of FACLT.
Tim and Delia outlined the plans for FACLT over the coming year. Delia spoke of “measured optimism” and how we are moving into a more “patient” phase of our existence. Tim spoke of FACLT being at a “pivotal point”, needing to be prepared for the success of Mayday’s bid for Saxonvale while also exploring how we can work with other developers in achieving the social homes needed in Frome.
FACLT will continue to focus on our Primary Purpose – to remain viable so that we can continue to identify opportunities to provide homes locally for social rent.
We have two objectives for 2026:
Anita Collier spoke with real feeling about her hopes for Saxonvale in a very personal speech about “Taking you back”
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PIjbmlgC6AkBMu9Zf5KiEzQqPxeV1NxqhCXA1UyxSHk/edit?usp=sharing this may need to go as it is not a shared document?
Paul Oster outlined plans for the launch, in mid-February, of a community share offer to support Mayday Saxonvale’s ambition to place a bid for the site.
So, despite the windy, rainy weather, there was a good attendance with some interesting and thoughtful discussion around a number of areas: raising funds for FACLT, the continuing housing crisis and impact on families in Frome, building relationships with developers and how we attract broader membership particularly young people.
If you are interested in actively supporting us in achieving our objectives or have skills which may help us please get in touch : info@fromeareaclt.org
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