THOSE walking through the Westway Shopping Centre in Frome may have spotted a brand-new mural on the wall of The Cutting Bar.

Created by talented artist Charlotte Macmillan-Scott, the mural depicts the river and the wildlife and symbolises the importance of the natural world alongside the Frome community.

Charlotte is known for her mural by the Silk Mill, and working with her assistant Gus Scott from Makers’ Yard, they have transformed the wall into a bright new artwork that showcases the importance of valuing the local environment.

Cllr Nick Dove said: “We are really pleased to see this mural come to life as part of our ongoing commitment to brighten and enrich the town centre.

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“It’s a great example of how art can transform public spaces, and we’re proud to partner with Westway Shopping Centre to make this a reality.

“This artwork brings more colour to an already popular shopping centre and celebrates Frome’s connection to its rural surroundings and the river.

“This is just the start of our plan to improve the look and cleanliness of Frome’s town centre and support our aim of attracting more people to visit and stay in our beautiful town.”

The mural celebrated the town’s connection wit the river Picture: Ed Schofield

The project came about thanks to Frome Town Council and Westway Shopping Centre, which has undergone a makeover to try and rejuvenate the area and create a welcoming space for residents and visitors.

The town council says this is part of its commitment to improve the town centre, with the authority previously working with Somerset Council to tackle bin collection issues, as well as implementing street cleaning and weeding improvements.

Chris Petrie from Maybrook, landlords of the shopping centre, said, “We’ve had a really positive response to our recent refresh and this mural will bring another welcome feature to the Westway Centre and will be enjoyed for many years to come.”

The mural was paid for through the Rural England Prosperity Fund, which supports initiatives that promote economic growth and improve the local environment in rural communities.