New Year - New Van?
January 16, 2020
ARE YOU LOOKING TO GROW OR REFRESH YOUR FLEET IN 2020? If you know of a business that is looking to acquire new vehicles this year, whether it is just one or multiples, let us do all the leg work for them. We can search the market for the best procurement deals - saving…
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Joint statement from the Leaders of the five councils in Somerset
January 13, 2020
Joint statement from the Leaders of Mendip District Council, Sedgemoor District Council, Somerset County Council, Somerset West & Taunton Council, and South Somerset District Council: Over the past 18 months, Somerset’s four district councils and Somerset County Council have been exploring together the future options for local government in the county. The aim of the…
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Quantock Education Trust Seeks Trustee
January 13, 2020
The Quantock Education Trust is committed to 'championing' the needs of all children and young people in the Trust community, with a clear focus on achievement, culture and character. Our Trust promotes an ethos from high ambition and expectations embedded within a culture of care, well-being and a sense of belonging. Building…
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Midas IBIS Hotel Construction
January 7, 2020
Works are still continuing apace on the new IBIS Red branded hotel for our client, Zeal Hotels (Bridgwater) Ltd. to construct a new IBIS Red Hotel and s-ll on target for opening next Autumn 2020. Once complete, the five storey hotel will have 144 bedrooms with a breakfast and restaurant area, bar area and conference…
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Opening of 'Squibbers Way' on 16th December 2019
December 17, 2019
Our CEO Steve Leahy attended the opening of the new 'Squibbers Way' on the 16th December 2019. It was opened with a Squibbing display led by the Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, followed by a 'Glow' cycle ride across the bridge by The Bridgwater Way. The Guy Fawkes Carnival Cart was the first vehicle to…
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WARNING ~ It’ not an early Christmas present ….
December 16, 2019
Sedgemoor District Council is warning its residents that there is a company phoning householders who claims to be from Sedgemoor District Council stating that they are due a refund on council tax of up to £5000. They state that properties in the area have been revalued and have been given a lower banding. This…
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Growth Hub Business Support News
December 16, 2019
Heart of the South West Growth Hub have a lot of events coming up and useful information that could help you and your business. Follow the links below to find out more of what is on offer: Business Growth Strategy Forum 11 February - Devon | 25 February - Somerset These are one day interactive…
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The Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards Applications are now OPEN!
December 2, 2019
There are 12 awards up for grabs! You got to be in it to win it! VISIT: WWW.SEDGEMOORBUSINESSAWARDS.ORG.UK/AWARDS/
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Do you need a new vehicle for your business?
November 28, 2019
A one-stop-shop saving you invaluable time and money “Buying a new vehicle? PVS Finance are your local independent finance broker, based at the Somerset Energy Innovation Centre on Bristol Road. They can not only find a funding solution to suit your cashflow requirement, but can also source vehicles at very competitive prices and arrange any…
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Local Business Sponsors Emergency Defibrillator after IT Manager’s Cardiac Arrest
November 25, 2019
A local company has decided to mark their 10th anniversary of trading with the sponsorship of a communal emergency defibrillator which will be accessible 24/7. With help from other companies on the Woodlands Court Business Park and from friends and families, the company, Scan Film or Store,…
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Support Brainwave with their Message in a Bauble Fundraiser!
November 21, 2019
Brainwave are promoting a festive fundraiser called Message in a Bauble! Its really easy for businesses to take part within the office. Brainwave will send an A2 version of the poster below, along with bauble stickers. Instead of sending cards, staff write a message on a bauble sticker and stick it on the tree and…
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Law Firm Bolsters Commercial Property Team with Four New Appointments
November 19, 2019
The South West Commercial Property team of Clarke Willmott based at Blackbrook in Taunton has seen a continuing growth in quality of client work and fee income over the past 10 years and now generates over £2.5 million of fee income annually. Following the internal appointment of Claire Tofts to partner and the…
Read MoreWE WON! ~ SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2019
November 18, 2019
We were absolutely delighted to win "Small Business of the Year" at the recent Somerset Business Awards, held at the Winter Gardens Pavilion in Weston-super-Mare. This is a real tick in the box for us that says we are doing the right thing for our customers, staff and the business. If you…
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Inaugural Conference for new Quantock Education Trust
November 14, 2019
The newly-formed Bridgwater-based Quantock Education Trust has held its first conference on the theme of ‘Building Character, Shaping Futures’. Staff from the Trust’s partner schools attended the event which was led by two distinguished guest speakers from the education sector. Andy Wolfe, Deputy Chief Education Officer for the Church of England…
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Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce - Gravity Key Speaker Event
November 11, 2019
Steve Leahy welcomed everyone to our long-awaited Gravity key speaker event delivered by Paul Lowndes. The number of local businesses attending showed the depth of interest in this amazing project. The event was held at the 37 Club on Monday, 28 October 2019; this is a thriving social club within the boundary of the Gravity…
Read MoreHave you registered onto our SME supply chain?
November 11, 2019
Sedgemoor District Council are about to start on a programme of refurbishment and the opportunities below clearly lend themselves to a local supplier. Links to the adverts are below and if you are a local business who would be interested in receiving information like this in the future, please get in touch with the Bridgwater…
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