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New footage shows impressive progress at Agratas’ Somerset battery facility
November 6, 2025

Agratas has shared dramatic aerial footage capturing construction progress at its battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset. The multi-billion-pound project is set to be the biggest of its kind in the UK and will play a pivotal role in advancing clean technology and sustainable energy, producing battery cells destined for electric vehicles and energy storage…

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It’s not too late to enter the Somerset Business Awards 2026!
November 4, 2025

If you’ve entered the Sedgemoor Business Awards you still have time to submit your application for the Somerset Business Awards 2026, too! Organised annually by Somerset Chamber of Commerce, the awards are free to enter and businesses do not need to be a member of the Chamber to take part. Leading accountancy firm, Albert Goodman,…

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Share your views on Bridgwater Docks regeneration
August 21, 2025

The public are being asked to share their views on newly developed plans to transform Bridgwater Docks.  The project is one of 11 schemes that fall under the umbrella of Bridgwater Town Deal that received £23.2million to regenerate and modernise Bridgwater town centre. The Bridgwater Docks project includes new active travel (walking and cycling) routes…

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Bridgwater Town Deal Board and Somerset Council announce successful applicants for the most recent round of Bridgwater Event grants
January 31, 2024

Released in May 2023, the new events grant funded by Somerset Council’s Town Deal investment from Government has proved popular with local event organisers.  To date 8 events have been successful in receiving funds bringing an estimated 12400 visitors to the town.  Lucky recipients have included Seed Sedgemoor’s current AR exhibition at the Train Station…

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Climate Summit to help Somerset businesses increase sustainability
August 10, 2022

PRESS RELEASE from Somerset County Council Wednesday 10th August 2022 Somerset businesses are being urged to play their part in combating the climate emergency – with a conference offering insight into practical steps they can take to become more sustainable. The Somerset Business Climate Summit 2022 will take place at Queens College in Taunton on…

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