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Somerset Council sells Frome site, ending Saxonvale plan

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  • Somerset council sold the 5-hectare Frome site to Newcore Capital, ending the Mayday Saxonvale regeneration plan.
  • Council said it could not confirm Mayday possessed the full £3 million needed for the land purchase.
  • More than 1,000 Frome residents raised almost £1 million for the community-led project.
  • Newcore Capital said it will work with residents to develop homes, intergenerational accommodation and community facilities.