Business Support Group for SMEs, Sole Traders and Micro providers
April 28, 2020
With the coronavirus outbreak, today’s environment of fear and uncertainty continues to send major shock waves around the globe. As a business owner, you are facing new challenges, the likes of which you may never have experienced before. Successfully managing through economic uncertainty is not only challenging but critical – due to the increasing pace…
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Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival 2020 Postponed Due to Coronavirus
April 27, 2020
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, one of the county’s best loved annual events, has been postponed until 2021. The difficult and timely decision was taken following discussions between Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Committee, Somerset County Guy Fawkes Carnivals Association, the entrants, and the authorities regarding the ever changing Coronavirus threat in the UK. Following the discussions,…
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Sedgemoor benefits from a slice of £105m Housing Investment
April 27, 2020
Sedgemoor District Council is delighted to report the news that Vistry Partnerships has recently signed off a £105m haul of development contracts across six national sites, delivering over 400 affordable homes. This includes an investment of in excess of £15m into eighty (80) new affordable homes in the Kingsdown area of Bridgwater. Vistry have confirmed…
Read MoreBusiness Grants – don’t be shy
April 24, 2020
Sedgemoor District Council has put out an urgent call to small businesses, business groups and communities to spread the word that there are still grants available to help during the current crisis. The government money available is a grant - not a loan - so does not need to be repaid. Whilst the Council has…
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Get your views on business support during the Coronavirus pandemic heard by Government
April 24, 2020
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a nation-wide survey of business owners to help understand what Government support is working, where new policies are needed and what will be required for a post-crisis recovery. Here at Bridgwater Chamber we are committed to supporting local businesses and are already lobbying the local authority and…
Read MoreHealth and Wellbeing from Home during Coronovirus
April 17, 2020
Becky Wright is writing here about taking care of the mental health of staff working from home, as well as your own wellbeing during this period of social isolation... let’s start by visualising yourself no longer walking into your workplace, your finances are uncertain, suddenly your not able to see your friends or attend all…
Read MoreHave you claimed yours? £13m paid out to businesses
April 16, 2020
Sedgemoor District Council has approved almost 1,300 grants worth around £13m to help small businesses struggling through loss of trade while the UK is in Coronavirus lock down. Progress on grant applications had a major boost when council officers worked through the Easter break to keep on top of the 1600 applications received since the…
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Grant for local councils, charities and community groups
April 16, 2020
Western Power Distribution (WPD) have just launched a fund for registered charities or community groups, parish and town councils and local authorities. This £500k fund intends to support communities affected by the coronavirus outbreak within WPD’s operating region, by helping local organisations to deliver vital support and services directly people in vulnerable situations. https://www.westernpower.co.uk/customers-and-community/in-this-together-community-matters-fund Eligibility …
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Bridgwater Together Community Event Going Ahead Despite COVID-19
April 14, 2020
Bridgwater Together is an important annual event celebrating the Somerset town’s vibrant cultural diversity through music, food, story-telling, dance, film and information sharing. This year, despite the COVID-19 emergency, the event will still go ahead online on Saturday the 18th April. The event is supported by Bridgwater Trades Union Council, Somerset Film, Unite the Union,…
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Covid-19 advice for Businesses with Apprentices
April 14, 2020
We find ourselves in unprecedented times, the Covid-19 virus pandemic has changed everyone’s lives in the short term and following the Government guidelines to minimise the spread of the virus has meant most businesses are making significant changes to their business delivery model, to be compliant and maintain the wellbeing and safety of their staff…
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Somerset Coronavirus Appeal offers grants for groups helping people in need
April 9, 2020
The Somerset Coronavirus Appeal, launched by Somerset Community Foundation (SCF), is offering fast-tracked funding for all local charities, community organisations and volunteer groups helping those in most urgent need during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Grants up to £10,000 are available, and SCF pledges to award funding within three working days. Grants worth £136,000 have already…
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Free Distance Learning Courses with Bridgwater & Taunton College
April 7, 2020
Flexible learning for FREE - Apply online today! Since August 2019, funding decisions for education have become devolved to local government in several counties of England. This transfer of funding from central government to combined authorities has created fundamental changes to areas that we as an education and training provider can operate in. We regret…
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Somerlap in Mark plays its part in keeping the country moving and fed during coronavirus crisis
April 7, 2020
Tucked away in the village of Mark, a pallet manufacturer is quietly playing its part in keeping the country supplied and industry moving. Many businesses have closed their doors until the pandemic is over but for Somerlap staff the work continues, as they carry on producing, repairing and recycling the wooden pallets which are required…
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Stay home and save lives this Easter
April 7, 2020
Residents and would-be tourists are being urged to stay away from Somerset’s beauty spots and visitor attractions this Easter. With fine weather forecast and the Easter holidays about to start, it’s essential that the public is not tempted to travel to take advantage of the beautiful Somerset outdoors. Somerset’s local authorities oversee Areas of Outstanding…
Read MoreBusiness grants ready to make a big difference
April 6, 2020
Councils and business networks across Somerset are working together to help provide financial lifelines for businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. And they are urging businesses with healthier cash reserves to let those in greater need apply first for the Government grants that could make a big difference in the current crisis. All Somerset councils…
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Local Business Urgently requires Machine Operators
April 6, 2020
Machine Operators Required Permanent Position Rotating shifts (6am-2.15pm / 2pm-10.15pm) with early finish on Fridays Monday- Friday £8.72 increases to £9 after probation & full training (additional increments in line with further training) IMMEDIATE START FOR FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW Our client is a leading manufacturer on the outskirts of Bridgwater, and due to continued growth…
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