The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme has been developed by the Environment Agency and Somerset Council due to the increasing tidal flood risk to Bridgwater town centre and the surrounding area. The scheme will deliver a tidal barrier and improvements to downstream defences on the River Parrett near Chilton Trinity, and will reduce tidal flood risk to 11,300 homes and 1,500 businesses.
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce welcomed a full room of exhibitors to its recent Somerset Business Expo Exhibitors Briefing, held at Junction 24, Sedgemoor Auction Centre on Friday the 24th of April 2026. The session brought together businesses from across the region who will be showcasing at this year’s Expo, offering practical guidance on how to…
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Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is sharing an important funding opportunity for agricultural businesses, as guidance is now available for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026 ahead of applications opening on 17 March 2026. A total of £50 million will be available through the fund to help farmers, growers, foresters and their contractors invest in…
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Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is sharing a business support opportunity for hospitality SMEs that could help local venues reduce energy waste, lower costs and cut their carbon footprint. A free energy and carbon reduction tool is now available to eligible small and medium-sized hospitality businesses in England, including pubs, bars and restaurants. The scheme is…
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Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is encouraging manufacturing businesses across the South West to explore the latest Made Smarter opportunity, with £800,000 now available to help SMEs adopt new digital technologies and strengthen their operations. The Made Smarter programme has reopened for its 2026/27 intake and is designed to support manufacturing SMEs as they become more…
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