Young Somerset welcomes VIP visitors to Bold & Brave Angel Place
February 3, 2026
Young Somerset recently welcomed Sir Ashley Fox, MP for Bridgwater, and later that day Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, Clare Moody, to its Bold & Brave Angel Place charity shop in Bridgwater. The visit offered an important opportunity to showcase the wide‑ranging support the charity provides for children and young people across Somerset.…
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Somerset Business Expo 2026 floor plan goes live ahead of exhibitor stand release dates
January 30, 2026
We are pleased to share that the official floor plan for Somerset Business Expo 2026 is now live, giving businesses across Somerset an early look at the exhibition space and the chance to start planning ahead of stand bookings opening in February. Somerset Business Expo 2026 will take place on Friday the 12th of June…
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Extra public site visits released for Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme after high demand
January 30, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is sharing an update from the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier (BTB) team for residents and local businesses who are interested in seeing one of the area’s most important infrastructure projects up close. Following very high demand, all public site visit places for March, April and May 2026 are now fully booked. In…
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Somerset businesses invited to join Go Green Scheme for funded sustainability support
January 29, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local businesses to take advantage of the Go Green Scheme, a funded support programme designed to help Somerset firms move towards a low carbon, clean growth economy. Created by Somerset Council and Balanced Energy Ltd and funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the Go…
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Sedgemoor Chamber unveils Somerset Business Expo with major expansion for 2026
January 19, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce plans for the Somerset Business Expo 2026, a significantly expanded version of its flagship Business Expo, set to take place on the 12th of June 2026 at Junction 24 near Bridgwater. For 2026, the Expo will move into a larger venue and increase capacity to more than…
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Update on Bridgwater Tidal Barrier
January 16, 2026
Construction is already well underway on the tidal barrier site and on downstream flood defences. The scheme remains vital to protecting homes, businesses and critical infrastructure in and around Bridgwater. As part of the responsible delivery of major public infrastructure, the Environment Agency has carried out a Design Efficiency Review to make sure the scheme…
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Have your say on local risk planning with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
January 15, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is encouraging members to take part in a new engagement exercise run by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, which is seeking views on the current and future risks facing our communities. The Service is carrying out a strategic review of the risks it may face in the coming years…
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Share your good news in the Sedgemoor Business Magazine
January 14, 2026
The Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is launching a new 'Good News' section in the Sedgemoor Business Magazine and invites local businesses to share their stories, milestones, and community projects for inclusion in upcoming editions. We all need more good news stories in our lives. Celebrating local success is at the heart of what we want…
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Free expert briefing to help small businesses prepare for tax and employment law changes
January 12, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is pleased to highlight a free, member led event designed to help local sole traders and small to medium sized employers prepare for major changes coming in from 2026. Solace Business Management Ltd and HR Dept Ltd are hosting a practical update session, “HMRC’s Making Tax Digital and Employment Rights Bill,…
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Local businesses urged to join Hinkley Point C supply chain
January 7, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local businesses to make sure they are registered for supply chain opportunities linked to Hinkley Point C, the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK for more than 20 years. The project is already working with thousands of suppliers and remains a major source of…
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Bridgwater businesses invited to “Sponsor a Planter” and help the high street bloom
December 23, 2025
Bridgwater Town Council is inviting local businesses to take part in our Sponsor a Planter initiative, a fantastic way to brighten the town, support biodiversity and showcase your brand. What’s included? A beautiful Bee Surprise bulb mix planter, flowering from February through August Your business name/logo displayed on both sides of the planter A vibrant,…
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Bridgwater Tidal Barrier project moves ahead, protecting homes, businesses and key routes
December 23, 2025
Latest newsletter confirms major construction progress and outlines what is coming next The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme is being delivered by the Environment Agency and Somerset Council in response to rising tidal flood risk. Once complete, it is expected to reduce tidal flood risk to around 11,300 homes and 1,500 businesses in and around the…
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Good Business Fund offers up to £15,000 of creative/digital support for charities & social enterprises
December 22, 2025
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is signposting charities, social enterprises and purpose driven businesses to the Good Business Fund, a scheme designed to help organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose strengthen their impact. The Good Business Fund is run by Just Enough Brave in partnership with digital agency Altitude Design. Rather than a cash…
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Somerset businesses invited to host free workplace blood pressure checks
December 22, 2025
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local employers to take part in the Take the Pressure Off campaign, which offers free on site blood pressure checks for staff across Somerset workplaces. The campaign is a joint initiative between Public Health Somerset and NHS Somerset. Businesses of all sizes are already getting involved by hosting pop…
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New Hinkley Point C update highlights supply chain opportunities for local businesses
December 19, 2025
Where the project is now Hinkley Point C is moving from the main civils phase into mechanical and electrical fit out, with around fourteen thousand people working on site. As this transition continues, there is ongoing demand for local and regional suppliers across construction, professional services, specialist equipment, training, facilities and future operations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMovQFos27c Live…
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S Roberts Group invests £300,000 in new walking floor articulated trailers to grow waste business
December 18, 2025
A LEADING Somerset-based waste management company has invested £300,000 in two walking floor articulated trailers to boost its capabilities and support the expansion of its transfer station and customer base (December 2025). Bridgwater-based S Roberts Group’s new trailers feature hydraulic walking floors and use an innovate aluminium slat system to automatically discharge materials like waste, woodchip…
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