A NEW tenancy agreement between Frome Town Council and Badgers Hill Ltd has been announced, signalling the start of a new phase for the Badgers Hill site and Frome Town Football Club.
The site was purchased by Frome Town Council in 2022 with the aim of securing its long-term use for community sport. Since then, the council has obtained external funding to support improvements at the ground and received recognition from the Football Supporters' Association for its efforts to protect the venue as a community asset.
At the council meeting on July 2 councillors agreed to lease with an option to buy the site to Badgers Hill. While the long-term lease is finalised, Badgers Hill Ltd and FTC have entered into a tenancy at will to allow preparations and use of the ground and facilities for the coming season. The council will retain the freehold, but all other responsibilities will be transferred to Badgers Hill Ltd.
Courtney Fong, chair of Badgers Hill Ltd and Frome Town FC, has stated that he is committed to ensuring that Badgers Hill becomes once again a vibrant hub for football, sport and community life in Frome.
He said: “This is an exciting new start for the club and the wider community.”
“I'm grateful to everyone who has stood by Badgers Hill Ltd and the football club during recent months, and I’m looking forward to working with fans, volunteers and local organisations to bring joy and unity back to Badgers Hill. Football should bring people together – and that’s our shared goal.”
Friendlies are already underway with the first chance to watch the team at home at Badgers Hill this season on July 26. Mr Fong has challenged supporters to purchase 100 season tickets prior to the end of July.
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