Free Somerset Start Up and Grow support available for small businesses in 2026
December 12, 2025
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce highlights fully funded one to one business support for Somerset based start ups and growing firms As many local businesses start planning for a stronger and more resilient 2026, Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is signposting small businesses in Somerset to fully funded support available through the Somerset Start Up and Grow…
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Pardoes Solicitors celebrates the opening of a permanent Yeovil Office
December 12, 2025
Pardoes Solicitors was delighted to welcome around 70 clients, professional referrers, local businesses, colleagues, friends and family to a festive drinks reception on 12 December, held to celebrate the opening of the company’s new Yeovil office. The event took place at The Old Post Office on King George Street (next to Barclays, opposite the library) which has…
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Westcotts marks 40 years of supporting South West businesses
December 11, 2025
Westcotts, one of the South West’s leading firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, has celebrated its 40th anniversary - marking four decades of providing trusted advice and specialist expertise to individuals, SMEs and organisations across the region. Founded in Honiton in 1985 by Richard Thomas, Westcotts has grown from a single office into the…
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Somerset Council pauses Sunday parking charge plans following strong feedback
December 9, 2025
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce welcomes the decision to defer new Sunday parking charges and urges businesses to stay engaged as a county wide parking policy is developed Somerset Council had proposed bringing in Sunday parking charges in car parks which are currently free, to create a more consistent approach across the county. A public consultation…
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Somerset businesses invited to have their say on Somerset Council’s 2026–27 budget
December 8, 2025
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce encourages local firms to respond to the Council’s budget consultation as it faces a £73 million funding gap Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is urging businesses across Sedgemoor and wider Somerset to take part in Somerset Council’s annual budget consultation, which is now open for feedback on spending plans for the 2026…
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Local businesses gather for Agratas Breakfast Briefing as supply chain opportunities open up
December 8, 2025
Partner members Agratas and Sir Robert McAlpine share latest updates on the battery facility and future jobs and contracts. Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce welcomed businesses from across Somerset and the wider area to The Castle Hotel in Taunton on the 3rd of December for a special Agratas Breakfast Briefing. The event brought members together to hear…
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Government funded coaching and mentoring bootcamp offers employers a low cost way to strengthen their teams
December 4, 2025
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce encourages organisations to take up heavily funded Coaching and Mentoring Skills Bootcamp places for their staff Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is inviting employers in our business community to take advantage of a government funded Coaching and Mentoring Skills Bootcamp, designed to build stronger workplace cultures and more confident leaders at a…
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Sedgemoor businesses rally to support Bridgwater Foodbank this Christmas
December 3, 2025
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce shines a light on member led campaigns and calls on local firms and residents to get involved before the 15th of December With Christmas fast approaching, Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses and residents to support community led food collections for Bridgwater Foodbank, helping families who are facing…
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New funded sales bootcamp gives Somerset businesses a chance to boost growth in 2026
December 3, 2025
Government funded Skills Bootcamp in Sales offers free places for self employed people and subsidised training for employees across Somerset Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is encouraging businesses across Somerset to take up a new government funded Skills Bootcamp in Sales, delivered by The Growth Academy Somerset. The programme offers practical, accredited sales training one morning…
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Self Assessment reminder for Sedgemoor businesses
December 2, 2025
HM Revenue and Customs has launched its annual Self Assessment reminder campaign and is encouraging people to file their 2024 to 2025 tax return in good time, rather than waiting until the 31 January deadline. Across the South West more than one million people completed a Self Assessment return last year. Many of our members…
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Autumn Budget Breakdown for Local Businesses
December 1, 2025
Expert insight from Gavin Roberts, Partner at Maxwells Chartered Accountants and Vice-Chair of Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Gavin Roberts, Partner at Maxwells Chartered Accountants and Vice-Chair of the Chamber, to help local businesses understand what the 2025 Autumn Budget means for them. With many measures directly affecting SMEs,…
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Latest edition of Sedgemoor InBusiness magazine shines a spotlight on local business insights and Chamber activity
November 26, 2025
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share that the latest edition of Sedgemoor InBusiness, the official Sedgemoor Chamber magazine, is now available. Edition 7, November 2025, brings together news from around the Chamber with practical articles from local organisations and business experts. It is a place to find out what is happening across the…
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Celebrating local success Sedgemoor honours its 2025 award winners
November 25, 2025
Businesses from across the region came together for an evening of celebration and recognition at this year’s Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards, where local organisations of all sizes were honoured for their hard work, resilience and innovation. Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce was delighted to be supported by event sponsors Walpole Dunn, MMES and Gravity, whose backing…
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Richard Agnew Vos partners with Amicus Law to expand offering
November 20, 2025
Tiverton’s expert legal advisor, Richard Agnew Vos announces a new collaboration with Amicus Law, as the South West’s leading solicitors firm expands further into Devon. Effective from 10 November 2025, Richard joins the Amicus Law family as Head of Office for Tiverton and a Managing Associate. With more than 30 years’ experience providing comprehensive legal solutions…
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Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules
November 13, 2025
Side hustlers selling festive items need to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online if earnings exceed £1,000 a year HMRC's Help for Hustles campaign supports people earning extra income during festive season to understand tax obligations Online checker tool can clarify if and when side hustlers need to report their additional income People making…
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New Charity Shops Empower Somerset’s Youth Through Creativity and Enterprise
November 7, 2025
Two new charity gift shops are set to open in Taunton and Bridgwater this month, offering more than just handmade gifts; they’re providing young people with life-changing opportunities. Operated by Young Somerset, the Bold & Brave shops will officially launch on Tuesday, 18th November, with ribbon-cutting ceremonies and community celebrations planned at both locations. The Taunton shop which…
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