Business Support Grants
November 16, 2020
New national business grants are being made available to support those affected by the recent lockdown period. The two, new grants available are the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG (Closed) Addendum) and the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG). The government has once again asked district councils across Somerset, who are closest to their communities, to issue…
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Grant scheme to help businesses save money and the environment
November 16, 2020
A new grant has been launched which will help businesses save money and help save the environment at the same time. The new Carbon Reduction Grants for Business Scheme is being jointly run by Somerset’s five local authorities and will see businesses of all sizes able to apply for grants between £500 and £1,000 to…
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Design Apprentice Success Story
November 10, 2020
Bridgwater & Taunton College works closely with local businesses to provide students with industry connections. Millie Bishop has recently completed a Level 3 Design Apprenticeship with local print company, Carly Press. Left: Imogen Parker Right: Millie Bishop Imogen Parker, Account Manager at Carly Press and Millie's mentor and line manager, supported Millie throughout the two-year programme. “Through…
Read MoreNew walk-through coronavirus testing site now open
November 6, 2020
A brand-new walk-through coronavirus testing facility is set to open in Bridgwater this Sunday, as Somerset County Council makes testing more widely available and accessible. Achieved with the co-operation of Bridgwater Town Council, Serco and Deloitte, the walk-through site will be the first of its kind in the County and is one of two new…
Read MoreHave another say on Sedgemoor’s Climate Action Plan
November 5, 2020
Earlier this year, hundreds of people across Sedgemoor took part in a series of climate change workshops and information sessions, which fed into the Somerset-wide Climate Emergency Strategy. Feedback from this consultation has also shaped the contents of Sedgemoor’s Climate Emergency Strategy and Action Plan, which is now going into its final stages of publication…
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Enterprise Hub for Bridgwater
November 5, 2020
Bridgwater Baptist Church is planning a significant refurb of our building in the heart of Bridgwater. As part of this plan we are going to create an 'Enterprise Hub'. This will be home to eight affordable offices within the centre of the community for small businesses/start up enterprises. We hope the offices will support start-up…
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Bridgwater 'Virtual' Carnival 2020 - 'Best of the Best'
November 3, 2020
We may not be able to hold our historic Carnival that normally fills our streets here in Bridgwater, but Bridgwater's Carnival Committee have pulled out all the stops to bring us a carnival with a difference! 7th November 2020 @ 6pm – “Live” on YouTube8th November 2020 – Available on Vimeo9th November 2020 Available on DVD PUBLIC VOTE …
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Have your say in Somerset Covid-19 Survey
November 2, 2020
A new survey has launched this week asking Somerset residents to have their say on how the Coronavirus pandemic is impacting on their lives. The purpose of the Somerset Covid-19 Survey is to understand the barriers people are facing adhering to the government guidance to stop the spread of the virus. Somerset County Council and…
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Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Extension
November 2, 2020
The UK Government recognises the continued impact that coronavirus (COVID-19) has had on the self-employed and has taken action to provide support. The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Extension provides critical support to the self-employed in the form of two grants, each available for three month periods covering November 2020 to January 2021 and February…
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Job Retention Scheme Extended
November 2, 2020
People and businesses across the UK are being provided with additional financial support as part of the government’s plan for the next phase of its response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Prime Minister announced today (31 October). Throughout the crisis the government’s priority has been to protect lives and livelihoods. Today the Prime Minister said…
Read MoreChristmas is coming …..
November 2, 2020
Sedgemoor District Council is pleased to announce that it will be offering free parking in all of its car parks for the three weekends before Christmas. People will be able to park without charge in all eighteen of the Council-owned car parks across Sedgemoor on Saturday 5th, 12th and 19th December. Especially given the additional…
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HotSW Trade Development Programme
November 2, 2020
Ensure that your business thrives post-COVID-19 with this new, free* international trade programme of support from Business West. With tailored support for both new and existing exporters your business has the opportunity to take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of our team of International Trade Advisors. Our programme of 4 specialist support schemes are…
Read MoreBrewery Field, Bridgwater – get ready to have your say
October 29, 2020
Alongside the recently announced investment into the Northgate Leisure Scheme, Sedgemoor District Council are proposing further improvements to the immediate area of the Brewery Field and how it could look in the future. They want you to have your say on the proposals and will be displaying proposals and ideas on local Facebook pages and,…
Read MoreChanges to the Furlough Scheme from 1st November 2020
October 26, 2020
On October 22 the Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled changes to the Job Support Scheme that will replace furlough scheme from November. To support individuals and businesses to deal with the challenges created by coronavirus (COVID-19) during this winter (2020 to 2021), the government is providing additional support to help employers retain their employees through the…
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Great Offers from The Mercure Bridgwater
October 26, 2020
Our members at the Mercure Hotel Bridgwater have some great offers for you too enjoy... Do you need an office for the day? The Mercure are able to offer you an office for the day at a great price or a 24 Hour Delegates rate for those meetings catering for a minimum of 8 delegates…
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BTC in partnership with Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce,supporting the local business community
October 26, 2020
Bridgwater & Taunton College’s (BTC) long-standing synergetic relationship with the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce is integral to supporting our local business community. BTC have been proud members of the Bridgwater Chamber for many years and continue to work very closely to build a communication network that brings businesses together and provides access to the breadth…
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