A new programme to help the men of Sedgemoor reskill, retrain or find help and advice about finding jobs or advice about employment has been launched in Sedgemoor. It follows …
Fall In Workforce Numbers Takes Its Toll
The fall in the workforce using town and city office blocks took its toll on the retail sector last month, as the number of people going shopping plunged by more …
Wrong Time For Tax Hikes, MP Warns
The Government risks inflicting further damage on Britain’s already-battered economy if it resorts to tax increases to cover the costs of dealing with the pandemic, MP Ian Liddell-Grainger has warned. …
Small Firms Disappointed By Kickstart Announcement
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chair Mike Cherry said: “The kickstart scheme aims to help young people into work but many small businesses will be disappointed to see today’s announcement …
New digital skills initiative provides lifeline for small businesses
47% of small business owners have suffered a significant loss of earnings as a result of the pandemic Federation of Small Businesses and Government support new hub to drive small …
New Jobs For Bridgwater
OD Talent Solutions, working with SomDiff.com, is set to provide up to 40 new roles for Bridgwater residents to meet huge levels of product demand.
Online Sales Tax ‘Unfair On Rural Families’ Says MP
Conservative MP Ian Liddell-Grainger said reports that Chancellor Rishi Sunak was considering a new tax on goods sold online to help bricks-and-mortar retailers to compete would come as alarming news …
Joint Business Survey
Somerset’s five local authorities are undertaking a joint business survey to assess the impacts of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on the economy. Prepared with input from stakeholders across the county, including the …
Support Local Businesses
Now, more than ever, is the time to support your local, independent shops across Sedgemoor’s retail centres. Celebrating Independents’ Day on Saturday, July 4th, Sedgemoor District Council, Bridgwater Town Council …
Shop Local on Independents’ Day – July 4th
Photo opportunity: Cllr Peter Clayton, Chairman, will be at The Snug Bookshop, Friday 3 July at 13:30 hrs together with representatives from Bridgwater Town Council and Bridgwater Town Team …