Somerset Community Foundation (SCF) recently welcomed Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex to their offices on The Royal Bath and West Showground. Full story: Read more
FOOD ENTERPRISE ZONE CREATED IN SOMERSET TO DRIVE GROWTH
A Food Enterprise Zone (FEZ) that will unleash the entrepreneurial spirit of the Somerset countryside and local food producers is to be created, the government announced today. Eleven new zones across England will free up food and farming businesses, making it simpler and easier for them to grow, and will attract new businesses. Local communities will benefit from new jobs and the opportunity to develop local produce, boosting their economies. Full story: Read more
Have your say on Mendip’s economic growth
A consultation is being held in Mendip to allow local residents and businesses to have their say on proposals aimed to encourage economic growth in the district. As part of the Economic Development Strategy for Mendip, which was approved by the council in 2013, Mendip District Council designated the Bath and West Showground near Shepton Mallet as an Enterprise Area. This Enterprise Area aims to attract new business investment and growth into Mendip. Full story: Read more