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.
There are just six months to go until sole traders and landlords with a turnover of more than £30,000 will be required to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging those customers to sign up on GOV.UK and start preparing now. They should check whether they meet…
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A new video update from the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme gives local businesses and residents a behind-the-scenes look at one of the area's biggest infrastructure projects, showing the people, engineering and hard work behind the major flood risk reduction scheme. At the tidal barrier itself, marine operations are now complete and work has moved on…
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Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the finalists for this year's Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards, following what has been the biggest year yet for the Awards, with more than 160 entries received. The Chamber team has now completed the difficult task of whittling those entries down to this year's shortlists, and couldn't be…
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The latest newsletter from the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme confirms that detailed design of the barrier's superstructure is now substantially complete, allowing construction of its three towers to begin in spring 2027. Following a Design Efficiency Review, the towers will stand at around 15 metres, roughly 10 metres lower than planned, with a simpler design…
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