Working together to deliver a successful Census 2021
February 11, 2021
The Office for National Statistics – which runs Census 2021 – is working with Sedgemoor District Council to deliver a successful census and help local services to fully meet future needs. Understanding the needs of the nation helps everyone from central government to local organisations, such as councils and health authorities, plan and fund…
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SOMERLAP WELCOMES NEW STAFF MEMBERS
February 8, 2021
Somerlap’s continued success has seen it create 5 new job roles in recent months, with two staff joining this year. Pallet Manufacturers Edgaras Gauba, Connor Pink and Joshua Kick started in the Autumn; alongside Curtis Bradshaw, who joined the shed and garden products team. Meanwhile Simon Bass (Retail team) began work in January this…
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10.7 million tax returns filed by 31 January deadline
February 2, 2021
More than 10.7 million people submitted their 2019/20 Self Assessment tax returns by the 31 January deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed. The remaining 1.8 million whose tax return is now late will not be charged a late filing penalty provided they submit their return online by 28 February. Those who did not…
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Vital Work to Connect Flagship Business Campus to County's Road Network.
January 29, 2021
A major development set to bring thousands of jobs and huge investment to the heart of Somerset has reached an important milestone. Work is progressing apace on one of the UK’s largest commercial smart campuses – Gravity at Bridgwater’s M5, Junction 23, and next month the focus shifts to connecting the low-carbon 635-acre site to the A39…
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SW firms look set to benefit from Brexit-fuelled manufacturing deal
January 29, 2021
A TRADE deal signed by South West organisations including one from Somerset and representatives from China at the end of last year has been extended this month (February 2021) to include manufacturing. The deal between the South West Business Council (SWBC), Bridgwater-based Aspen Waite China UK (AWCUK), and Chinese Economic Development Zones will help Westcountry…
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Kickstart moves up a gear with over 120,000 jobs created so far and government making it even simpler for employers to join
January 29, 2021
More than 120,000 jobs for 16 to 24 year olds have now been created through the government’s flagship Kickstart Scheme, as ministers have urged more employers to get involved. The scheme, which has been underway since September, is helping to put young people who have been some of the hardest hit by the economic impact…
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Litigation Covid Clinics for Individuals and Businesses
January 25, 2021
Everys Solicitors are offering support to individuals and businesses looking for advice on Covid-19 related disputes and claims. Specialist litigation solicitors, Gay Cherryson and Kathy Trist, are holding telephone clinics every Tuesday from 4pm until 6pm, where they will be providing FREE, no-obligation, 20-minute telephone appointments for the following issues: Wills and estatesMedicolegalInsuranceEmploymentLandlord and tenantBusiness…
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No Self Assessment late filing penalty for those who file online by 28 February
January 25, 2021
Self Assessment customers will not receive a penalty for their late online tax return if they file by 28 February, HM Revenue and Customs’ Chief Executive Jim Harra has announced. More than 8.9 million customers have already filed their tax return. HMRC is encouraging anyone who has not yet filed their tax return to do…
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Temporary schemes come to an end
January 22, 2021
Following the latest lockdown and closure of non-essential retail, schemes introduced to support social distancing and the reopening of high streets in two Somerset towns are to end. Temporary schemes introduced last summer in Yeovil and Bridgwater, featuring a pedestrianised zone and one-way system respectively, were funded by Government and overseen by Somerset’s Active Travel…
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Vegetation work in Mount Street Car park
January 21, 2021
Preparatory works are about to start on the Northgate Cinema and Leisure development in central Bridgwater, ahead of making a formal construction start on site for in April. Sedgemoor’s Clean Surroundings team will begin to remove vegetation on the Mount Street car park part of the site before nesting season begins. This work will be…
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Special Offer from Holiday Inn Express Bridgwater
January 14, 2021
Pictures taken pre-lockdown March 2020 The Holiday Inn Express Bridgwater are offering room hire of their meeting room for £90.00 plus VAT. This includes Full day hire Three servings of Tea / Coffee with BiscuitsWater & Cordial StationaryFlip Chart & PensComplimentary WiFi throughout the Hotel Onsite parkingInteractive TV to connect your laptop. Maximum eight pax,…
Read MoreSelf Assessment customers use online tax payment plans to help spread the cost of £69 million
January 14, 2021
Almost 25,000 Self Assessment customers have set up an online payment plan to manage their tax liabilities in up to 12 monthly instalments, totalling £69.1 million, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed today. In October, HMRC increased the threshold for self-serve Time to Pay arrangements from £10,000 to £30,000 for Self Assessment customers. Once…
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Bridgwater & Taunton College are finalists in the AoC Beacon Awards 2020/21 for Employer Engagement.
January 12, 2021
Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) have been selected as one of the finalists for the ‘City & Guilds Award for ‘Colleges Engagement with Employers’ at the Association of Colleges (AOC) Beacon Awards 2020/21. The national awards celebrate and recognise the best and most innovative practice amongst UK further education (FE) colleges and the City &…
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Sansum Promotes the Importance of Mental Health
January 11, 2021
During such unprecedented times and yet another national lockdown upon us with the continuing global pandemic, Sansum, in their commitment to valuing our employees welfare decided to invest in Mental Health First Aid 2 day course (“MHFA”) training, initially for three of the team, to become Mental Health First Aiders on behalf of Sansum. The…
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Supporting Somerset’s visitor economy
January 11, 2021
A countywide scheme is being launched to support tourism and visitor-centred businesses in Somerset in the wake of the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The visitor economy plays an important part in the wider Somerset economy and coronavirus restrictions have hit businesses and employment hard. Now Somerset’s County and District Councils have put in…
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£4.6 billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs
January 7, 2021
Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the Chancellor has announced. Chancellor announces one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth up to £9,000 per property to help businesses through to the Spring£594 million discretionary fund also made available to support…
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