Sedgemoor Business Conference - event news
November 8, 2016
Sedgemoor Business Conference Thursday 3rd November saw the annual Sedgemoor Business Conference launched with this year the spot light was firmly on the EDF project and Exporting for business. Hosted by “Ian Dyer” Anne Fraser and Doug bamsey the event opened up with introduction and update on the EDF / Hinkley C project/ from David…
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Engaging with Hinkley - Chamber networking breakfast 27th October
November 2, 2016
The event was held at the YMCA Bridgwater, Friarn Avenue, and with the change in the weather the views from the meeting room at the YMCA were spectacular, providing a wonderful backdrop for the networking event and the talks on Engaging with Hinkley. Our first speaker was Chris Langdon who is responsible for leading the…
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Bristol Road roadworks due to start in January
November 2, 2016
The EDF road junction improvements for the Bristol Road/Drove Road and Drove Road/Wylds Road junctions are due to start in January 2017 and are scheduled to last 29 weeks. Skanska, who are carrying out the works on behalf of EDF, have done extensive studies into the flow of traffic and believe that the one way…
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BONHAMS WOW THEIR SOMERSET AUDIENCE
October 26, 2016
INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONEERS BONHAMS WOW THEIR SOMERSET AUDIENCE International Fine Art Auctioneers Bonhams joined with local solicitors Pardoes and Higos Insurance services to entertain guests at one of Somerset’s most historic houses, Cothelstone Manor recently. On a perfect Autumn evening, Cothelstone Manor was packed with invited guests who heard Charlie Thomas, Director, House Sales and Private…
Read MoreWhat the apprenticeship levy means for you
October 4, 2016
From May 2017 any business with a gross annual payroll in excess of £3m will be required to pay a 0.5 per cent apprenticeship levy. If your business is one of them, Matt Tudor of Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce member Bridgwater and Taunton College, can talk you through how to maximise the positives. You’ve probably…
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KBR wins Hinkley Point C contract
October 4, 2016
Technology, engineering, procurement and construction company KBR has been awarded a contract to provide long-term project management services at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station development in Somerset. It follows the signing of contracts between EDF Energy, the UK government and China General Nuclear Group (CGN) yesterday, enabling the project to go ahead. The…
Read More£500k for Bridgwater & North Petherton from the Hinkley C fund
September 27, 2016
Two local projects are set to benefit from almost £500,000 from the Hinkley Point C Community Impact Mitigation (CIM) Fund. The projects in Bridgwater and North Petherton are designed to help mitigate some of the impacts that are likely to affect the two towns as the Hinkley Point C construction project moves into the next…
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Bridgwater Chamber Breakfast Event, Wednesday 21st September 2016
September 21, 2016
Venue: Somerset Energy Innovation Centre Woodlands Business Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4FJ 7:30am to 09:30am. Success in Business This was a FREE networking opportunity and the Launch of the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2017! With two winners from last year’s awards attending telling us about why they chose to enter, how winning benefited…
Read MoreGE Power wins £1.46bn Hinkley Point C contract
September 20, 2016
GE Power has secured a £1.46bn contract for work on the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station project. Its Steam Power Systems business, part of GE Power, will supply two conventional power islands including steam turbine, generator, and other critical equipment. GE acquired the technology through its acquisition of Alstom last year. GE Steam Power…
Read MoreAt Last - The news we've been waiting for - Hinkley C approved
September 16, 2016
South West business leaders have hailed the government's approval of the £18bn Hinkley Point C project and its potential impact on the region, including the possible injection of £100bn into the local economy and creation of 25,000 jobs. Following a review of the project, the go-ahead has been given, subject to the introduction of a…
Read MoreBridgwater Chamber Autumn Newsletter
September 14, 2016
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Read MoreRolls-Royce preferred bidder for Hinkley Point C diesel generator
September 12, 2016
Rolls-Royce has been selected as the preferred bidder for a contract to supply an integrated nuclear emergency diesel system for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. The system will comprise an MTU diesel generator made by Rolls-Royce Power Systems and Rolls-Royce patented instrumentation and control technology. The latest announcement takes the total preferred-bidder contracts…
Read MoreHinkley Update re Government delays
July 29, 2016
Unfortunately, plans to build the first new UK nuclear plant in 20 years have suffered an unexpected delay after the government postponed a final decision until the early autumn. French firm EDF, which is financing most of the £18bn Hinkley Point project, approved the funding at a board meeting. Contracts were to be signed today,…
Read MoreHinkley Point gets final investment approval
July 28, 2016
Investment in the first new nuclear plant to be built in the UK in 20 years - at Hinkley Point - has secured final approval. The decision came at a board meeting of French utility EDF - the company financing most of the £18bn project. Following that agreement, legally binding contracts will be signed and…
Read MoreCompany acquisitions remain strong following EU referendum - PKF Francis Clark
July 27, 2016
The number of company acquisitions has remained strong following the EU referendum, according to Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce member PKF Francis Clark. The firm has advised on a series of transactions since the vote, including Altitude Partners' recent equity investment in semiconductor technology developer Moortec. It also worked on the sale of Devon-based Jubb Consulting…
Read MoreEDF investors agree €4bn Hinkley Point fundraising
July 27, 2016
EDF shareholders have approved plans to raise €4bn (£3.4bn) through the issue of new shares to fund the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, ahead of an expected decision on the project. Investors agreed to the package of financing at a meeting on Tuesday (26 July 2016), with the French Government, which owns about 85…
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