Clarke Willmott Sponsor the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards
November 8, 2019
National Law firm Clarke Willmott has announced it is the main sponsor for the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2020. This is the second year the firm, which has one of its largest and longest established office in Blackbrook Park, Taunton, has supported the awards following the success of the first event in March.…
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Industrial Placements for this academic year 2019-2020
November 6, 2019
Bridgwater & Taunton College are looking for employers able to provide students, aged 16 to 18, with a 45-day industry placement in your workplace. Industry Placements will become an essential element of a T-Level qualification. T-Levels are designed to combine study and practical work experience; they will follow GCSEs and will be equivalent to 3…
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Pilot scheme puts social care in A&E
November 5, 2019
A pioneering pilot scheme to help ease the pressures on NHS resources this winter is being spearheaded by Somerset County Council and local NHS partners. Starting in the next few months, the trial will see the authority base a social worker in the A&E departments at the county’s two major hospitals – Musgrove Park in…
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Climate Emergency drop-ins rescheduled
November 5, 2019
Following the announcement of a December General Election, the public events organised to discuss a Somerset Climate Emergency strategy have been moved to the New Year. The ‘Have your say’ drop-in events had been scheduled to take place in each District Council area before Christmas, but will now take place…
Read MoreCouncil Tax scam by text message
October 31, 2019
Please be aware that Sedgemoor District Council have had reports a company who are texting messages to members of the public, stating a refund is pending for council tax. This is a scam and should be deleted. They ask residents to follow the link provided to claim their refund. The…
Read MoreUpdate on St Matthew’s Field
October 29, 2019
Sedgemoor District Council has recently increased security measures at St Matthews Field in a bid to deter unwelcome visitors to this important open space. Following discussions with local councillors; residents and allotment tenants, Sedgemoor District Council has installed a heavy duty "kick rail" along St Matthews Field Road, together with a 2 metre high height…
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Somerset’s Climate Emergency strategy: The conversation starts here
October 28, 2019
A series of public events will be giving people across the county the chance to discuss the first steps towards a Climate Emergency Strategy for Somerset. The Climate Emergency ‘have your say’ drop-in events are taking place in each District Council area in the coming weeks, starting on 16 November at the Glassbox in Taunton…
Read MorePaint the Town Orange in aid of Cancer!
October 22, 2019
For the month of October, we’re asking businesses in local towns across the UK to create an orange window display and wear orange clothing to raise vital funds for Stand Up to Cancer. Cancer changes lives, and so do we. By encouraging your staff and customers to get involved, we can beat cancer at its…
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Albert Goodman Invest in Modern Premises in Taunton
October 14, 2019
Albert Goodman invest in modern premises in Taunton to enhance the experience of their clients and staff October 2019 – South West-based chartered accountants, tax consultants and financial planners Albert Goodman has relocated its 150+ Taunton employees to larger premises at Goodwood House on Blackbrook Park Avenue in Taunton to create a better working environment…
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FREE training available
October 7, 2019
Digital Momentum sets out to encourage under-represented groups in the digital sector to embark on, or progress within, digital careers. We’re specifically looking to engage with women and/ or people living in high unemployment regions across Somerset, Devon, Torbay and Plymouth. We will be providing a range of free training opportunities and support…
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Brexit Update on GOV.UK
October 7, 2019
An action has been updated! Transporting goods between the UK and EU in a no-deal Brexit: guidance for hauliers Hauliers and commercial drivers will need the correct documentation to travel to, from or through the EU if the UK leaves without a deal. Check if your customers can give you the right documents for trade…
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New business for the High Street
October 4, 2019
The Chairman of Council, Councillor Peter Clayton, will be officially welcoming Mr and Mrs West to the shop at its opening on Tuesday, 8th October at 1245 hrs A new hairdressing salon – Hair Hub - run by local couple Rebecca and Steve West, will be opening in No 1 High Street, a retail unit…
Read MorePardoes Legal Clinics for October
October 3, 2019
Pardoes are holding their monthly Free Legal Clinics throughout October. If you need any legal advice, why not pop and they will be happy to help...
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New Affordable Homes
October 1, 2019
Twenty-eight new, affordable homes are taking shape on the site of the former Slocombe’s factory in Monmouth Street in Bridgwater. Officers and councillors from Sedgemoor District Council recently enjoyed a visit to review progress of the scheme. These new homes, costing £4.3m to build, will be owned by SHAL Housing Association and are a result…
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