Fresh hope has been secured for a football club after a new lease agreement was finalised.
The deal allows Frome Town AFC to continue playing at its historic home.
Frome Town Council and the club have agreed a two-year lease for Badgers Hill Stadium and clubhouse, settling rent arrears and other debts.
The agreement also paves the way for vital site improvements and guarantees the Southern League club can begin the new season at its ground.
Fiona Barrows, chair and leader of Frome Town Council, said: "Since 2022, Frome Town Council has worked consistently and proactively to secure a sustainable long-term future for football at Badgers Hill.
"We have remained committed to finding a workable solution, making significant concessions along the way to keep football at the ground.
"It hasn’t been easy, so we are pleased – and relieved – to have reached this stage, providing stability for football and community at Badgers Hill, and enabling vital improvements to the site, including the boiler and changing room facilities."
Courtney Fong, owner of Frome Town AFC, welcomed the new lease.
Mr Fong said: "Frome Town AFC is pleased that a new lease agreement has been completed for Badgers Hill, securing the club's future at its historic home.
"This agreement provides the stability needed for the club to continue operating, investing and growing, while ensuring that Badgers Hill remains a valued sporting and community asset for the town of Frome.
"Over the past year, many people have worked tirelessly to reach this point.
"We would like to thank our supporters, volunteers, sponsors, staff, players and partners for their patience, encouragement and unwavering commitment to the club throughout a period of uncertainty.
"We also thank Frome Town Council for its engagement in reaching an agreement that allows both organisations to move forward with clarity and confidence."
Mr Fong said: "This is an important milestone, but it is only the beginning".
He said: "We look forward to continuing the work of developing Badgers Hill, supporting football at all levels and creating something that the people of Frome can be proud of for generations to come."
Councillor Barrows stressed the importance of financial responsibility.
She said: "From the outset, we have been clear that we have a duty to safeguard public money and could not enter into arrangements that exposed Frome residents to unacceptable financial risk.
"This new agreement provides both parties with a transparent and sustainable way forward."
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