Last chance for Somerset SMEs to access free Start Up & Grow support
February 23, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is encouraging established small and medium sized businesses in Somerset to take advantage of the Somerset Start Up & Grow programme before registrations close at the end of February. Funded by Somerset Council through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, this fully funded scheme gives eligible SMEs up to 6 hours…
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Somerset employers invited to explore inclusive recruitment at free Coffee and Collaboration event
February 20, 2026
Local employers are being invited to a free Somerset Council event designed to help businesses strengthen their workforce by tapping into the county’s diverse talent pool. Coffee and Collaboration: Unlock the Power of Inclusive Recruitment will take place on Tuesday 24 February 2026, from 9am to 12pm at Taunton Rugby Football Club. The in person…
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Young Somerset entrepreneurs invited to apply for £300,000 Stelios Awards
February 16, 2026
Young business owners in Somerset are being encouraged to apply for the 2026 UK Young Entrepreneur Awards, launched by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands. The award programme will see £300,000 in cash prizes awarded to three young UK entrepreneurs whose start-ups are already generating at least £500,000 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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More Bridgwater businesses now eligible for Help to Grow as software scheme receives a boost
July 28, 2022
The rules for the Help to Grow: Digital programme have been expanded to open the scheme to businesses with at least one employee, meaning up to 1.2 million businesses could benefit. The flagship government scheme offers a discount of up to 50% towards the costs of buying approved software, worth up to £5,000. Previously, only…
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