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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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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New partnership set to strengthen skills development in battery sector
November 3, 2025
Andy Berry CBE, CEO UCS College Group, and Steve Smith, Managing Director of SIAS, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step towards shaping and delivering the skills and qualifications needed in the rapidly emerging battery manufacturing sector in Somerset. Speaking about the partnership, Andy Berry CBE, CEO of UCS College Group,…
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Powering Progress in Sedgemoor – Agratas Supply Chain Portal Now Live
October 27, 2025
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local businesses to seize an exciting opportunity to become part of one of the UK’s most significant construction projects, the Agratas battery manufacturing facility near Bridgwater. Global battery company Agratas has officially launched its Supply Chain Portal, inviting businesses to register their interest in becoming suppliers or contractors for…
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What the $102 Million Louvre Robbery Teaches UK Businesses About Risk and Assurance
October 25, 2025
When $102 million worth of Crown Jewels were stolen from the Louvre in Paris in under eight minutes, it wasn’t just a story of audacity, it was a lesson in untested systems and overlooked risks. In a new thought-provoking case study, Red Latitude, a Sedgemoor Chamber member specialising in risk and resilience advisory services, explores…
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S Roberts Group’s asbestos removal team picks-up Gold Training Award
October 24, 2025
THE TEAM at a Somerset asbestos removal company has earned a prestigious Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) Gold Training Award for the third year running in recognition of its high standards (October 2025). Bridgwater-based S Roberts Group reached a greater-than-average score in training sessions to receive this top industry award. Asbestos Director, Sam Lawson explains: “This award…
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New Head of Employment joins Amicus Law and launches free employment law seminar series
October 22, 2025
Amicus Law announces the appointment of a new Head of Employment in a newly created role, strengthening the firm’s commercial law expertise and enabling the expansion of services to businesses across the South West. In one of his first major initiatives, Slade De Lacey will lead a series of in-person and free employment law seminars…
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