Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Scheme to launch in May
May 19, 2020
A new online service will launch on May 26 for small and medium sized employers to recover Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments they have made to their employees,the Government has announced today. The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme was announced at Budget as part of a package of support measures for businesses affected by…
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Weston College works with TV star Martin Roberts to adapt industry placement opportunities during lockdown
May 19, 2020
With learners working remotely from College buildings and having their daily lessons delivered digitally, Weston College wanted to ensure it could still provide its learners with their full study programmes, including the valuable work experience and industry placement opportunities that they are used to. An example of this arose after the College’s media department was…
Read MoreLEVEL 2: PREVENTION & CONTROL OF INFECTION OF THE WORKPLACE + COVID-19
May 11, 2020
About the course - Never has it been more relevant than in today's environment. Arm yourself and those around you with infection control knowledge with our learning course. The Infection Prevention and Control is designed to help you and your business understand how to prevent and control infection and why it is important to do…
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Council Meetings set to resume
May 11, 2020
Council meetings in Sedgemoor are set to resume next week, following the Government granting councils temporary powers to hold virtual public meetings, using video or phone during the coronavirus pandemic. The public and press are welcome to listen in and speak at meeting in line with the normal requirements for council meetings. The public and…
Read MoreDon’t get into hot water!
May 7, 2020
Sedgemoor District Council is warning owners of all public buildings and volunteer-run premises that they will need to make sure that their hot/cold water and air con systems are properly serviced and maintained before re-opening to customers, shoppers, staff and the public. This is because of the heightened risk of Legionnaires' disease, which is a…
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From Red to Blue – but no cause for sadness!
May 5, 2020
Red Berry Recruitment joined the HR GO family back in July last year and has now taken the next step to fully become part of the national HR GO Recruitment team. Helen Lacey, founder of Red Berry Recruitment, says she is proud of what her teams have been able to achieve since 2007, but is…
Read MoreCollege creates video of how to make personal face masks to ease pressure on PPE demand following PM’s advice
May 5, 2020
Following a recent government press conference, the Prime Minister has suggested that wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in the form of face masks will be part of the UK's coronavirus lockdown exit strategy. In response to the Boris Johnson’s announcement, staff at Weston College have created a helpful video to demonstrate how to make your…
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Self-employed invited to get ready to make their claims for coronavirus (COVID-19) support
May 4, 2020
This week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will start contacting around three and a half million customers who may be eligible for the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) to explain the application process and help them get ready to make a claim. The claims service opens on Wednesday 13 May and is being delivered ahead of schedule, with payments reaching bank accounts by 25 May, or six working days…
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Face Masks available from Jual Branded Clothing & Promotions Ltd
May 1, 2020
We are working with a range of suppliers who are currently outsourcing PPE as the normal supply chain for UK PPE is currently only supplying the NHS and frontline staff . We are therefore working with other suppliers who have proven manufacturing links in the UK and offshore who are able to work with us…
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Business Support Group for SMEs, Sole Traders and Micro providers
April 28, 2020
With the coronavirus outbreak, today’s environment of fear and uncertainty continues to send major shock waves around the globe. As a business owner, you are facing new challenges, the likes of which you may never have experienced before. Successfully managing through economic uncertainty is not only challenging but critical – due to the increasing pace…
Read MoreSedgemoor benefits from a slice of £105m Housing Investment
April 27, 2020
Sedgemoor District Council is delighted to report the news that Vistry Partnerships has recently signed off a £105m haul of development contracts across six national sites, delivering over 400 affordable homes. This includes an investment of in excess of £15m into eighty (80) new affordable homes in the Kingsdown area of Bridgwater. Vistry have confirmed…
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Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival 2020 Postponed Due to Coronavirus
April 27, 2020
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, one of the county’s best loved annual events, has been postponed until 2021. The difficult and timely decision was taken following discussions between Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Committee, Somerset County Guy Fawkes Carnivals Association, the entrants, and the authorities regarding the ever changing Coronavirus threat in the UK. Following the discussions,…
Read MoreBusiness Grants – don’t be shy
April 24, 2020
Sedgemoor District Council has put out an urgent call to small businesses, business groups and communities to spread the word that there are still grants available to help during the current crisis. The government money available is a grant - not a loan - so does not need to be repaid. Whilst the Council has…
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Get your views on business support during the Coronavirus pandemic heard by Government
April 24, 2020
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a nation-wide survey of business owners to help understand what Government support is working, where new policies are needed and what will be required for a post-crisis recovery. Here at Bridgwater Chamber we are committed to supporting local businesses and are already lobbying the local authority and…
Read MoreHealth and Wellbeing from Home during Coronovirus
April 17, 2020
Becky Wright is writing here about taking care of the mental health of staff working from home, as well as your own wellbeing during this period of social isolation... let’s start by visualising yourself no longer walking into your workplace, your finances are uncertain, suddenly your not able to see your friends or attend all…
Read MoreHave you claimed yours? £13m paid out to businesses
April 16, 2020
Sedgemoor District Council has approved almost 1,300 grants worth around £13m to help small businesses struggling through loss of trade while the UK is in Coronavirus lock down. Progress on grant applications had a major boost when council officers worked through the Easter break to keep on top of the 1600 applications received since the…
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