Work to begin on Premier Inn at Bridgwater Gateway following unanimous decision to grant planning permission
February 27, 2018
100 bedroom hotel will be located on the Compass House site at £150 million business park Work is to begin on a new 100 bedroom Premier Inn at Bridgwater Gateway business park in Somerset after councillors unanimously granted planning permission. The decision by members of Sedgemoor District Council’s development committee has heralded the start of…
Read MoreRoad construction underway at £150 million Bridgwater Gateway
February 13, 2018
Work is underway to build 1km of roads at the £150 million Bridgwater Gateway business park in Somerset. Photos taken at the 100 acre development at J24 of the M5 show kerbs and ironworks now in place, ready for construction of high-specification office and industrial buildings in a landscaped setting. Phil Wade, development manager at…
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Holiday Inn Express
January 14, 2018
Opening a new business is always very difficult thing to do most of all when new to the area. Linking up with the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce was the best thing that we could have done. They really helped us get in touch with the right people to help move our business in the right…
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Harris Bros & Collard LTD
January 13, 2018
We first approached Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce (BCoC) around the turn of the year (2019) in an attempt to enhance our networking and marketing opportunities, considering many of our key clients had reduced funding resource due to the current economic uncertainty. It is since this period that we managed to build a new network of…
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Environmental Agency
January 11, 2018
The Chamber of Commerce provides a forum that enables us to reach local businesses and share updates on the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme. The barrier is an important asset for Bridgwater and is fundamental to continuing business confidence and investment in the area. We will aim to maximise opportunities for local businesses during the construction…
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Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards
March 18, 2017
LOOKING FORWARD TO ITS 7th YEAR OF RUNNING THESE AWARDS Another sell out again this year for the Thursday 23rd March event
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Bridgwater Tidal Barrier – Update on choice of location and gate type
March 16, 2017
UPDATE The construction of a tidal barrier for Bridgwater is a key component of the 20 year flood action plan for Somerset. The Environment Agency and Sedgemoor District Council are working in partnership to deliver the barrier by 2024, subject to funding and approvals. Our previous consultation documents can be viewed…
Read MoreMeeting - How do we help the Wylds Road / Drove / Bristol Road Traders Event
March 16, 2017
HOW DO WE HELP THE WYLDS ROAD / DROVE / BRISTOL ROAD TRADERS ISSUES EVENT WHICH TOOK PLACE 23rd Feb at 6.00 at Charter Hall The Bridgwater Chamber canvassed 43 businesses over the last week within the Wilds Road/Drove/Bristol Road areas of Bridgwater. On the back of these meetings we convened a meeting with the…
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Road works - The Golden Triangle
February 21, 2017
The Bridgwater Chamber has canvassed the majority of the traders within the Golden Triangle area of Wylds Road and East Quay and have heard horrific stories of how the road works instigated by EDF have nearly devastated their business. To this end we have tried to get all relevant parties related to the project and…
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Part Time Vacancy
February 21, 2017
The Bridgwater Chamber has a vacancy for an administration / customer service/ sales person to help manage the everyday administration and talk to local businesses with a view to building the Bridgwater commerce membership in this time of local economic growth. The person would be required to work between 10 and 16 hour per week…
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“Business Meets the MP“ Chamber Breakfast Event
January 18, 2017
Friday the 13th saw over 40 people attend “Business Meets the MP “ breakfast event held at the Walnut Tree Hotel in North Petherton. Following a brief overview from Chair “Stephen Leahy” the mic was passed to Bridgwater’s colourful MP “Mr Ian Liddel Granger” who spoke on various issues effecting Bridgwater and ultimately gave his opinion…
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Law Firm celebrates local achievers
December 19, 2016
Local law firm, Pardoes invited all of its 80 staff to join in celebrating the appointment of four new Associates, following an intensive training and development programme. Mark Jones, a personal injury solicitor in the Taunton office, Chris Ivory, a solicitor in the crime team and Leanne Routledge from the Private Client team in the…
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Business to Business Meet the MP Event
November 25, 2016
Ian Liddel Granger, Bridgwater’s MP, looks forward to the 'Business to Business Meet the MP' event in January. This event is being held at - Walnut Tree Hotel North Petherton Bridgwater TA6 6QA Friday 13th January 2017, registration 7:30am, and finishing approximately 9:30am. Ticket prices are £15.00. To purchase tickets in advance please click below…
Read MoreSOMERSET SOLICITOR CONQUERS BEN NEVIS!
November 25, 2016
Never one to miss out on a challenge, Stephanie Hinde, a solicitor in Pardoes family team in Taunton, has just returned from an arduous eight hour hike up Ben Nevis. Stephanie, pictured here on the summit said “It was without a doubt one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but it was worth it…
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MP Ian Liddel Granger Sponsors “Engaging Hinkley Award“
November 21, 2016
Local MP Ian Liddel Granger has kindly offered to sponsor a engaging with Hinkley Award for the Chamber’s Sedgemoor Business Awards due to take place in March. Ian commented :-- Ian Liddell-Grainger, the MP for Bridgwater and West Somerset, and the Bridgwater Chamber are pleased to Sponsor and support the “Engaging with Hinkley Award” at…
Read MoreBridgwater Chamber member Monahans has merged with counterpart O'Hara Wood Chartered Accountants.
November 15, 2016
Accountancy firm Monahans has merged with counterpart O'Hara Wood Chartered Accountants. Monahans has 14 partners and employs 135 people at its offices in Bath, Chippenham, Frome, Glastonbury, Melksham, Swindon and Trowbridge. O'Hara Wood, founded in 1990, has offices in the centre of Bath and Melksham with a client base covering the South West and beyond.…
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