Albert Goodman expands Bridgwater accountancy office

June 20, 2016

South West accountancy firm Albert Goodman has expanded its office in Bridgwater. The firm said the new larger premises would enable it to extend its services along the M5 corridor and into North Somerset. It will now offer a full range of accountancy, business advisory and tax services, in addition to its agricultural specialism in…

Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan June 2016

June 20, 2016

Bridgwater Chamber/Sedgemoor FM Live In-Out Debate 9th June 2016

June 15, 2016

Feedback to the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce indicated that many people were undecided on which way to vote in the EU referendum due to their not being  enough unbiased information. We therefore got together with Sedgmoor FM to give you the opportunity to place your questions to an expert panel via a live radio show.…

No committment to date for Hinkley C final investment decision

May 25, 2016

The boss of EDF Energy has refused to give a date for a final investment decision on the £18bn Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset. EDF Energy chief executive Vincent de Rivaz was called by MPs to speak at a meeting of the Energy & Climate Change Select Committee on 24 May 2016.…

Bridgwater Chamber Spring Newsletter

May 18, 2016

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Contingency in place of up to £20.7m should Hinkley C costs rise.

May 17, 2016

The cost of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset could rise to £21bn but developer EDF said it still expected to complete the project on-time and on-budget. In a statement released ahead of the French energy giant's annual general meeting yesterday (12 May 2016) it revealed that its equity commitment to the…

Agreement signed for 100-bed Eastover hotel

May 11, 2016

A new 100-bedroom Mercure hotel is set to open its doors in Bridgwater in autumn 2017 following the signing of an agreement with the AccorHotel Group. Developer DC Hotels (Bridgwater) has signed a franchise agreement with the group, which will run the hotel under the Mercure banner. The brand's portfolio currently includes 86 hotels in…

Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce - Brexit Survey results

May 3, 2016

Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce - Brexit Survey results You can see below the results of the survey of members carried out by the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to members for completing the questionnaire and for their candid opinions. There are supporters of leaving the EU and also those wishing to stay, however the…

Review of the Social Media networking event 20 April 2016

April 26, 2016

Wednesday 20th April 2016, at Victoria Park Community Centre, Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 7AS Theme for the Network Breakfast – Social Media in the Workplace A good attendence enjoyed the hospitatily at Victotia Park and the early morning opportunity to network with other members and guests. It was an excellent meeting with very imformative…

Hinkley Point C funding decision delayed until September

April 26, 2016

A decision on funding for the proposed £18bn Hinkley Point C nuclear power station is set to be further delayed until September 2016. Energy giant EDF, which is behind the plant, confirmed a recapitalisation at a board meeting last week (22 April) that will enable its investment programme, including the Somerset facility. It also announced…

Hinkley Update - Energy Minister confirms Hinkley Point is a good deal for consumers

April 26, 2016

Hinkley Point C represents a 'good deal for consumers', according to energy minister Andrea Leadsom. Speaking at the eighth Nuclear New Build Forum, the minister said the government had ensured consumers wouldn't incur costs for electricity until the plant is generating meaning that the risks during construction lie with developer EDF. Leadsom said: "Hinkley will…

Multimillion-pound funding for fabric maker BFF Nonwovens, based in Bridgwater,

April 20, 2016

Bridgwater based technical fabrics manufacturer BFF Nonwovens has secured a multimillion-pound funding package from Business Growth Fund (BGF) and Lloyds Bank. BFF Nonwovens  makes bespoke technical fabrics for niche markets. Its products are used in areas including filtration, packaging, acoustics and advanced wound care. The business has grown over the past five years, both organically…

Update on roadworks in and around Bridgwater

April 19, 2016

To see the latest news onworks that are completed, ongoing or planned please open this link Bridgwater highways schemes update 15 April 16

Jelf turnover passes £90m in takeover year

April 19, 2016

Turnover for Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce member Jelf insurance group has passed the £90m mark, which has 37 offices across the UK, in the year of its £260m takeover and de-listing from the London Stock Exchange. Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, began talks to buy the business in August 2015 and the…

Cancelling Hinkley C could save the UK "at least" £30bn to £40bn

April 6, 2016

Cancelling the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset could save the UK "at least" £30bn to £40bn, according to a new report. The Intergenerational Foundation's report, titled Toxic Time Capsule: Why nuclear energy is an intergenerational issue, said that the projects build coast would make it "the most expensive building on earth". It also suggested…

Bridgwater-based CRC Industries buys Action Can

April 6, 2016

Bridgwater-based CRC Industries UK has bought the Action Can industrial lubricants business. The newly acquired business will operate as a division of CRC Industries UK following the deal for an undisclosed sum. CRC Industries UK develops, makes and sells more than 170 chemical maintenance products under the Ambersil brand into the UK and global industrial…