Over 60 business people attended this year’s Bank of England update, organised by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce, to hear the Bank’s views on the current economic situation and the prospects for the British economy over the next two to three years. Geoff Harding, Deputy Agent for South West England, spoke to a full house of Somerset business people at the annual event, this year held on 2nd September at the Holiday Inn in Taunton. Full story: Read more
Wyke Farms Selected as National Champion Representing the United Kingdom in 2015/2016 European Business Awards
Wyke Farms, one of the UK’s largest independent cheese producers and milk processors, has been selected as National Champion for the United Kingdom in the 2015 / 2016 European Business Awards in the category for Environmental & Corporate Sustainability. The European Business Awards is now in its 9th year and its primary purpose is to support the development of a stronger and more successful business community throughout Europe. Full story: Read more
Councillors in favour to seriously consider taking on the running of Westlands Sports and Leisure Complex
Councillors of South Somerset District Council’s District Executive Committee have voted in favour of giving serious consideration to taking over the running of the Westlands Sports and Leisure Complex in Yeovil. At yesterday’s meeting, the Members of District Executive Committee agreed to look fully at the possibility of taking on the management of the complex which is currently owned by Finmeccanica – AgustaWestland and is scheduled to close at the end of this month. Full story: Read more