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…
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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…
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 MoreHMRC’s Fifth set of regional and trade stats
October 26, 2020
Following publication of HMRC’s fourth set of regional and trade stats for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). Today these figures have been updated for a fifth set of official statistics. The CJRS data provides analysis of claims up to 31 August, from applications submitted to HMRC by 30…
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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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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…
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…
Read MorePoolbridge Accountancy Ltd Vacancy for an Apprentice Accounts Assistant.
October 16, 2020
Join this forward-thinking Accountancy firm that offer a wide range of accountancy services to businesses and individuals. Working week 37 hours a week including a day at college in term time, 9am to 5pm with 30 min lunch Mon to Thursday, 9am to 5pm Friday with 60 mins for lunch. Total hours per week: 37.00…
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Have you heard of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy?
October 15, 2020
If you’ve recently received a diagnosis of dementia, or you know someone who has, it is worth finding out about. Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a programme of activities, for people with early on-set dementia or with mild to moderate dementia, which is proven to, initially, slow its progress and improve quality of life. Cognitive…
Read MoreNorthgate update – £15 million direct investment by Sedgemoor
October 15, 2020
Hot on the heels of the announcement that the Northgate Cinema and Leisure development was awarded three quarters of a million £s of Government money recently, is that the exciting and ambitious leisure scheme in central Bridgwater took two further steps today. Firstly, at a meeting of Sedgemoor’s Full Council on 7th October, elected members…
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Bridgwater Town Deal Board Needs Your Views on its Vision
October 9, 2020
The historic town of Bridgwater is being given a once-in-a-generation opportunity for a major refresh and the Board responsible for managing the process is reaching out to the community for feedback on its ideas so far. Bridgwater was one of 100 towns asked by the Government to come up with plans for sustainable regeneration over…
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Somerlap Share their Good News
October 5, 2020
Although Covid-19 has brought challenges and new ways of working to most companies, for Chamber Member Somerlap it has not been all bad news. Somerlap produces approximately 2 million new and used pallets every year, as well as packing crates. During the pandemic its products have been in huge demand to help keep the country…
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Bridgwater Independent Shops and Businesses are Joining with the 'TOTALLY LOCALLY NATIONAL FIVER FEST' – A High Street Shopping Campaign!
October 5, 2020
BRIDGWATER IS PART OF THE TOTALLY LOCALLY NATIONAL FIVER FEST 10 – 24th October. THOUSANDS OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES ARE COMING TOGETHER TO HIGHLIGHT THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE GREAT BRITISH HIGH STREET AND BRIDGWATER IS TAKING PART. To show the importance of supporting our high streets, Bridgwater is joining with over 100 Independent High Streets across…
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Government receives details of Stronger Somerset proposal as plans for a fresh start move forward
October 5, 2020
The draft Stronger Somerset proposal has now been submitted to Government to keep key ministers up to date with our ambitious plan for a better future. While our final business case for change will continue to be shaped by residents, parish and town councils and key partners in the coming weeks, the principles of Stronger…
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