More than 63,500 file Self Assessment on first day of tax year and HMRC urges others to follow!
May 20, 2021
More than 63,500 customers filed their 2020/21 tax return online on 6 April, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed. And with almost 950,000 online Self Assessment returns received so far this tax year, HMRC is urging others to do the same and file their tax returns early. Each year, thousands of people choose to…
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EU Trade - Rules of Origin webinar available for South West businesses
May 18, 2021
As lockdown ends and businesses start to reopen, traders in the South West are being encouraged to watch HMRC’s new webinar on Rules of Origin. This webinar will help traders ensure they’re taking advantage of the preferential tariff rates available to them since 1 January, for goods they trade with the EU. HM Revenue and Customs…
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WALPOLE DUNN ANNOUNCES SOMERSET SUPER LEAGUE!
May 14, 2021
Walpole Dunn is pleased to officially announce we will be launching the Somerset Super League; the exciting new 5-a-side football tournament that will begin our 5th anniversary year celebrations and raise funds for bibic, our Charity of the Year. Bibic is a national charity based in Langport that supports young people with developmental and neurological difficulties. Whilst…
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Sansum's Skydive Dunkeswell September 2021
May 14, 2021
Sansum Solutions Group Limited a double award winning commercial cleaning contractor in the heart of Somerset, will see three of its management team skydive from 15,000 ft on 25 September 2021 in support of the charity Children’s Hospice South West. Jason Woodcock, Managing Director, Jennifer Wilson, Business Development Manager and Rachel Porter, HR Manager of…
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Meet the Team at Sedgemoor District Council
April 29, 2021
Councillor Alan Bradford was sworn in as Chairman of Sedgemoor District Council at its Annual meeting, held yesterday (April 28th). The Vice Chairman of Council is Councillor Mike Facey. The outgoing Chairman, Councillor Peter Clayton thanked all councillors for their cross-party support, especially during the pandemic; also dealing with virtual meetings and for the great…
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Natural Capital Loan
April 29, 2021
The Heart of the South West LEP has launched a £1 million fund for local businesses and organisations to develop and finance natural capital projects that support the natural environment, whilst at the same time providing wider economic benefits. The Natural Capital Demonstrator (NCD) Fund is available for capital expenditure on a loan basis. This…
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Somerset Business Survey 2021 - Economic Impacts of COVID-19 and Prospects for Recovery
April 29, 2021
Following National Lockdowns, Social Distancing and the closure of non-essential business, Somerset County Council have created a short online survey to help figure out how to support businesses best. It will also help establish the economic impacts of Covid-19 and show how to move forward and recover. Somerset’s five Local Authorities are jointly undertaking this…
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Bridgwater & Taunton College shortlisted in two categories for the Tes FE Awards 2021
April 26, 2021
The most outstanding individuals and institutions that the Further Education sector has to offer have been recognised in the shortlist for the Tes FE Awards 2021. It has been revealed that Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) has been shortlisted in two categories at the awards - Employer engagement and Apprenticeship programme of the year. Tes head…
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Gravity launches design competition for Sedgemoor students: Architect and TV presenter George Clarke is supporting the competition
April 22, 2021
Gravity is teaming up with two educational charities to launch a design competition that aims to encourage local youngsters to get involved with the project to create the UK’s first smart campus and community. Gravity, which is based on the site of the former Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) between Puriton and Woolavington, is launching the…
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Bridgwater United Community Sports Trust (BUCST) is delighted to become the latest member of the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce
April 22, 2021
Bridgwater United Community Sports Trust aims to provide all members of the local community with the opportunity to access quality sport, physical activity, and wellbeing provision whatever their age, gender or ethnicity. To help the Trust achieve our aims, we believe it was vitally important to align ourselves with organisations who share our values and…
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The Old Vicarage Hotel is Top Dog
April 21, 2021
Did you know that April is #NationalPetMonth #NPM21, celebrating and raising awareness of responsible pet ownership. The theme this year is Pets and People: caring for each other. As a result of caring for all their doggie guests (and their owners) the Old Vicarage Hotel in Bridgwater has just won the Gold Award for…
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Reopening non-essential retail
April 9, 2021
Sedgemoor District Council is working with shop-keepers, traders and larger national chain stores to prepare for the re-opening of High Streets and retail centres, following the Government announcement that non-essential shops can open from Monday, April 12th. Pavement stencilling has been refreshed in Bridgwater, Highbridge, Burnham, Wedmore and Cheddar to remind people to keep their…
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Ibis Bridgwater becomes first uk hotel to fully showcase Accor’s Ibis plaza design concept
April 8, 2021
Accor has this week opened the largest internationally-branded hotel in the Somerset town of Bridgwater; the 144-room ibis Bridgwater. Operated by Cycas Hospitality as part of a management agreement with Zeal Hotels and Sandgate Investors, the new-build property is the first ibis hotel in the UK to showcase the brand’s new Plaza design throughout. The…
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Recovery Loan Scheme launches today
April 6, 2021
A new government-backed loan scheme launches today (6 April) to provide additional finance to those businesses that need it. new loan scheme will provide further support to protect businesses and jobsloans will include 80% government guarantee and interest rate capgovernment has backed £75 billion of loans to date as part of unprecedented £350 billion wider…
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Free advice on offer for Green start-ups
April 6, 2021
Somerset’s local authorities are providing free business advice to people wanting to set up their own Green business. The workshops, run by Business West advisers, are fully funded by Somerset County Council and the four District Councils: Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Taunton and South Somerset. The project is being funded through a Business Rates…
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College Seeks to Create 300 New Apprenticeship Opportunities in 100 Days
April 6, 2021
Weston College has set an ambitious target of achieving 300 apprenticeship opportunities, in just 100 days. Following the Coronavirus pandemic, youth unemployment has risen by 13%, with a further 785,000 people under 24 on furlough. This campaign is seeking to create brighter futures for young people, businesses, and the wider community, to help us build…
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