KBR wins Hinkley Point C contract
October 4, 2016
Technology, engineering, procurement and construction company KBR has been awarded a contract to provide long-term project management services at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station development in Somerset. It follows the signing of contracts between EDF Energy, the UK government and China General Nuclear Group (CGN) yesterday, enabling the project to go ahead. The…
Read More£500k for Bridgwater & North Petherton from the Hinkley C fund
September 27, 2016
Two local projects are set to benefit from almost £500,000 from the Hinkley Point C Community Impact Mitigation (CIM) Fund. The projects in Bridgwater and North Petherton are designed to help mitigate some of the impacts that are likely to affect the two towns as the Hinkley Point C construction project moves into the next…
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Bridgwater Chamber Breakfast Event, Wednesday 21st September 2016
September 21, 2016
Venue: Somerset Energy Innovation Centre Woodlands Business Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4FJ 7:30am to 09:30am. Success in Business This was a FREE networking opportunity and the Launch of the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2017! With two winners from last year’s awards attending telling us about why they chose to enter, how winning benefited…
Read MoreGE Power wins £1.46bn Hinkley Point C contract
September 20, 2016
GE Power has secured a £1.46bn contract for work on the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station project. Its Steam Power Systems business, part of GE Power, will supply two conventional power islands including steam turbine, generator, and other critical equipment. GE acquired the technology through its acquisition of Alstom last year. GE Steam Power…
Read MoreAt Last - The news we've been waiting for - Hinkley C approved
September 16, 2016
South West business leaders have hailed the government's approval of the £18bn Hinkley Point C project and its potential impact on the region, including the possible injection of £100bn into the local economy and creation of 25,000 jobs. Following a review of the project, the go-ahead has been given, subject to the introduction of a…
Read MoreBridgwater Chamber Autumn Newsletter
September 14, 2016
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Read MoreRolls-Royce preferred bidder for Hinkley Point C diesel generator
September 12, 2016
Rolls-Royce has been selected as the preferred bidder for a contract to supply an integrated nuclear emergency diesel system for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. The system will comprise an MTU diesel generator made by Rolls-Royce Power Systems and Rolls-Royce patented instrumentation and control technology. The latest announcement takes the total preferred-bidder contracts…
Read MoreHinkley Update re Government delays
July 29, 2016
Unfortunately, plans to build the first new UK nuclear plant in 20 years have suffered an unexpected delay after the government postponed a final decision until the early autumn. French firm EDF, which is financing most of the £18bn Hinkley Point project, approved the funding at a board meeting. Contracts were to be signed today,…
Read MoreHinkley Point gets final investment approval
July 28, 2016
Investment in the first new nuclear plant to be built in the UK in 20 years - at Hinkley Point - has secured final approval. The decision came at a board meeting of French utility EDF - the company financing most of the £18bn project. Following that agreement, legally binding contracts will be signed and…
Read MoreCompany acquisitions remain strong following EU referendum - PKF Francis Clark
July 27, 2016
The number of company acquisitions has remained strong following the EU referendum, according to Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce member PKF Francis Clark. The firm has advised on a series of transactions since the vote, including Altitude Partners' recent equity investment in semiconductor technology developer Moortec. It also worked on the sale of Devon-based Jubb Consulting…
Read MoreEDF investors agree €4bn Hinkley Point fundraising
July 27, 2016
EDF shareholders have approved plans to raise €4bn (£3.4bn) through the issue of new shares to fund the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, ahead of an expected decision on the project. Investors agreed to the package of financing at a meeting on Tuesday (26 July 2016), with the French Government, which owns about 85…
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FOUR people pass Bridgwater firm's Alan Sugar-style Apprentice programme to produce first-class lawyers delivering exceptional customer care
July 13, 2016
FOUR people pass Bridgwater firm's Alan Sugar-style Apprentice programme to produce first-class lawyers delivering exceptional customer care FOUR people have just passed through a Bridgwater firm's Alan Sugar-style Apprentice programme to produce first-class lawyers delivering exceptional customer care Chris Ivory, Leanne Routledge, Gareth Needs and Mark Jones have just passed the Pardoes challenging Associates Programme…
Read MoreBridgwater Arts Centre - Can you help by making a pledge
July 6, 2016
Bridgwater Arts Centre are pleased to announce they have gained funding for much needed renovation to their public spaces and have just launched a crowdfunder for the final soft furnishing touches. They will finally fulfil the potential the BAC space has to offer! Project aim £2,300 for our ground floor & garden furnishings - providing…
Read MoreBrexit does not affect Hinkley C
June 28, 2016
Following the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, the following statements have been made by EDF Chairman Jean-Bernard Lévy in an article published this morning. Brexit has “no impact” on the business and strategy of EDF in the UK, including its plans to build a new nuclear plant at Hinkley Point in England, said…
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Brexit result - What the Chambers of Commerce say
June 24, 2016
The British Chambers of Commerce and The Somerset Chamber of Commerce have released the following statements in response to the British public voting to leave the EU. BCC reaction to EU Referendum result Dr Adam Marshall, BCC Acting Director General, said: "In the wake of the electorate's historic decision to leave the European Union, the…
Read MoreEconomic update for Somerset breakfast meeting - Review of the 16 June event
June 21, 2016
The Economic update was given by David Hall. David lives at Bawdrip and is a director of a local IT company. David is the County Council member for Bridgwater East and Bawdrip, Cabinet Member for Business, Inward Investment and Policy, and Deputy Leader of the Council. Helping to answer Q&As and provide further information was…
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