Sedgemoor Executive approve the preparation of a Local Development Order for the Gravity Enterprise Zone
July 16, 2020
The Executive has today approved the preparation of a Local Development Order for the Gravity Enterprise Zone. “We’re delighted that Sedgemoor District Council has approved the preparation of a Local Development Order for Gravity. We look forward to working collaboratively with the Council through a Planning Performance Agreement to create a simplified planning regime for…
Read MoreLand at Lakeside, Isleport, Highbridge
July 16, 2020
On Monday 13 July the Council’s Corporate Scrutiny Committee reviewed the decision by the Executive to dispose of land at Lakeside, Isleport, Highbridge to Coln Residential, following the decision being called in. At the scrutiny meeting members of the public were able to raise their concerns to the Committee and after consideration the Corporate Scrutiny…
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International Baccalaureate Students Celebrate their Results!
July 14, 2020
IB Group - An image of the group taken earlier in the year. Despite the disruption caused by Covid-19, students studying the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) at Bridgwater & Taunton College achieved outstanding results. Bridgwater & Taunton College is the only college in Somerset offering this internationally recognised alternative to A Levels, designed for…
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Magnox and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority have announced a £25,000 cash boost to help support vulnerable groups in Somerset.
July 13, 2020
The money has been granted to the Somerset Coronavirus Appeal to help support the community during the coronavirus pandemic. The funds will be administered by the Somerset Community Foundation (SCF), and ring-fenced for people living in the Sedgemoor district of the county, and will be used to support projects such as food banks; activity and…
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How is your business dealing with Coronavirus?
July 13, 2020
The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, with far-reaching effects on people, travel, supply chains, and economies globally. In response to the impact of the outbreak being felt by businesses all over the UK, we’ve created a Coronavirus resource centre to house all important news and information to update you on the potential implications for your…
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HMRC invites hospitality industry to register for Eat Out to Help Out
July 13, 2020
Restaurants and other establishments serving food for on premises consumption can now sign up to a new government initiative aimed at protecting jobs in the hospitality industry and encouraging people to safely return to dining out. The Eat Out to Help Out registration page went live this morning on GOV.UK, allowing businesses to join the…
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£1.57 billion investment to protect Britain’s world-class cultural, arts and heritage institutions
July 13, 2020
Britain’s globally renowned arts, culture and heritage industries will receive a world-leading £1.57 billion rescue package to help weather the impact of coronavirus, the government announced today. Thousands of organisations across a range of sectors including the performing arts and theatres, heritage, historic palaces, museums, galleries, live music and independent cinema will be able to…
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Bridgwater & Taunton College are here to support business recovery
July 10, 2020
With the government’s latest pledge to boost employability through a variety of different schemes and to provide young people with a better start, Bridgwater & Taunton College are here to support and advise businesses on the opportunities and new incentives now available for recruiting an Apprentice, Trainee or taking on an Industry Placement student. Businesses…
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Bridgwater & Taunton College Student wins The Global Innovators Category
July 3, 2020
Digital media design student Emily Bradley recently won the Global Innovators Category in The Apps for Good Awards. ‘Space Bubble’ is a mental health app for teens designed to help keep the user’s mental health on-track through daily, tailored activities. Emily’s inspiration came after she struggled with her own mental health and she felt other…
Read MoreShop Local on Independents’ Day – July 4th
July 2, 2020
Now, more than ever, is the time to support your local, independent shops across Sedgemoor’s retail centres. Celebrating Independents’ Day on Saturday, July 4th, Sedgemoor District Council, Bridgwater Town Council and Bridgwater’s Town Team will be helping to fly the flag for small, independent shops and traders. Independents account for something in the order of…
Read MoreDisposal of undeveloped land adjoining Lakeside, Isleport, Highbridge
June 25, 2020
Sedgemoor District Council have today approved the disposal of land adjoining Lakeside, Isleport, Highbridge. In an hour-long debate, the members of the Executive listened to representations from members of the public who were passionately against the disposal of the land versus the need to provide additional housing to meet Government targets. There is a balance…
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EVERYS SOLICITORS EXPANDS FAMILY TEAM
June 19, 2020
Three new appointments to complement existing team Everys Solicitors is delighted to announce the expansion of its Family team with the appointments of two new solicitors and a legal assistant who all joined the firm on Monday, 8th June, 2020. The new appointments come at a time of substantial increase in demand for Family Law…
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Bridgwater Chamber Voice Disappointment Over Parking Charges in Local Car Parks!
June 18, 2020
Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce have written to the Chief Executive and Leader of Sedgemoor District Council to voice our disappointment over their decision to reintroduce parking charges in council owned car parks. A copy of the email is shown below: Although a quick response was received from Sedgemoor District Council, as shown below, it was…
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Jual teams up with gin distillery to produce hand sanitiser during pandemic
June 18, 2020
As the UK went into lockdown in March many small businesses were forced to close up shop. The owner of Somerset-based Jual Branded Clothing, Alison Brown, was one of the few who was able to quickly adapt from the kitchen table. “We’d always supplied PPE,” said Alison, “but previously it was for specific needs such…
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Gravity Support Local Community
June 18, 2020
Gravity is working alongside the 37 Club, Puriton & Woolavington Parish Councils to provide hot meals to those who are the most vulnerable and isolated in the local community. The team has delivered over 7,000 meals to date. Commencing March 20th, Gravity in collaboration with stakeholders from across the local community established a food delivery…
Read MoreElectric Vehicle survey
June 12, 2020
Sedgemoor District Council are asking for your views and comments about electric vehicles and you could win a £25 voucher! Whilst Covid19 remains uppermost in all our minds, work behind the scenes at Somerset Councils’ carries on. One exciting project, which was put on hold during the first weeks of the pandemic, was linked to…
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