Somerset Innovation Centres

Somerset Council has invested to deliver a network of innovation centres and wrap-around innovation support services for businesses within Somerset’s key growth sectors

Glastonbury Enterprise and Innovation Hub

Information about the planned redevelopment of the Glastonbury Enterprise and Innovation Hub

Yeovil Innovation Centre

The Council’s Innovation Centre in Yeovil offers flexible, modern and affordable business space, with room for growth

Somerset Enterprise Centre Network

Offering businesses across the county workspace solutions and business support

Business mentoring

Help to support the growth of micro, small and medium businesses in Somerset

Support for your business

Find business advice and support available in Somerset

Local business networking groups

Business advice and support available within Somerset

Key Somerset business sectors

Information about the key business sectors in Somerset

Somerset Business Hub

Our aim is to provide help and support to local businesses

Net zero for business

Somerset Council is committed to tackling climate change and is working towards a carbon neutral Somerset by 2030

Inward Investment – Invest Somerset

Invest Somerset exists to provide a seamless one-stop shop approach to facilitate more jobs and investment

Business continuity management

Help manage risks to the smooth running of organisations and delivery of services

Safety Advisory Group (SAG)

Information and guidance on how to hold an event safely

Brexit

Brexit guidance for businesses and individuals in England

Local Labour Agreements in Sedgemoor

Information on employment and training opportunities for local residents in Sedgemoor

Somerset Scientific Services

Somerset Scientific Services provide expert asbestos, water, workplace and environmental testing

Mendip Print and Design

Information about the Mendip print and design service

Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) Sector in Somerset

Promoting social, economic, environmental or cultural objectives to benefit society as a whole, or particular groups within it

Filming in Somerset – Screen Somerset

We work together and with Creative England to welcome productions of all kinds

Funding and grants for business

Business funding and grants available throughout Somerset and the United Kingdom (UK)

Grants to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations

Details of grants to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations

Bridgwater and West Somerset Constituency bid

A bid to build the Somerset Training Academy for Health and Social Care in the former Bridgwater Hospital

Wells Constituency bid

An overview of the Levelling Up Funding bid for Sedgemoor and Mendip and projects it would support

Levelling up Funding bids for Bridgwater, Highbridge and Cheddar

An overview of the Levelling Up Funding bids across Parliamentary Constituencies in Somerset

Brean and Berrow Business Support Grant

Small grants are being offered to local businesses in the Brean and Berrow Parish area who are impacted by the changes to Brean Pontins Holiday Park

Road projects

We deliver Major Highway Schemes which have been identified through the Local Transport Plan (LTP) process

Saxonvale, Frome

The former Mendip District Council took a bold and unusual move to buy the long-term empty site in Frome town centre locally known as Saxonvale, for regeneration.

Taunton Garden Town 2040

Taunton Garden Town and its Vision 2040 will act as a catalyst for the regeneration of Taunton, unlocking public and private investment

Connecting Devon and Somerset Broadband

Information about the programme to provide superfast broadband infrastructure

Community related information

Funding provided by EDF Energy to support community led projects

Somerset Recovery and Growth Plan

Developed in partnership with Somerset Council, business organisations and key stakeholders

Wincanton town centre strategy

Find out about the Wincanton Town Centre Strategy, grants and projects.

Wellington Station

Re-opening Wellington Station to create a Devon and Somerset Metro network

HPC Community Impact Mitigation Fund

Find out about the HPC Community Impact Mitigation fund and how to apply

Celebration mile

Celebration Mile is a project to create a pedestrian priority way leading from Bridgwater train station to the Docks that will celebrate and emphasise the history of the town

Town deals

Part of the Government's Town Deal initiative - includes visions, projects and members

Bridgwater Vision

A 50-year regeneration strategy for Bridgwater

Bridgwater regeneration projects

Regeneration projects in and around Bridgwater

Call for Projects

Finding potential project ideas and proposals to help develop Bridgwater

Bridgwater Tidal Barrier

Information on the tidal barrier to protect Bridgwater and the surrounding communities from flooding

Chard Refresh

Investing in Chard's future

Yeovil Refresh

Investing in Yeovil's future

County wide and local Economic Strategies

Information on local and county-wide economic strategies 

Research and data

Information, statistics and data on Somerset, its businesses and residents

Markets

This page describes all the market locations available in Somerset.

Town Centre Business Improvement Districts (BIDs)

This page gives information about town centre business improvement districts (BIDs).

Heart of the Southwest Inward Investment Support Project

A project to increase foreign direct investment into the HotSW Local Enterprise Partnership area

Town Centre Promotional Activity

This page gives you information on where you can promote within Somerset

Minehead Business Improvement District

Information on the Minehead Business Improvement District

Your Business Rates bill explained

Business rates are a charge paid by owners, leaseholders and occupiers of non-domestic properties, such as shops, offices, factories, warehouses and pubs to help pay for local services.

Pay your business rates bill

How to pay your Business Rates and details of the statutory instalment scheme

Non-payment of Business Rates

What happens if you don't pay your Non-Domestic Rates (Business Rates), the recovery action we may take and the help and support available.

Appeal against your business rates bill

What to do if you think your business rates are wrong

Claim a business rate relief or exemption

Reliefs available to reduce your Business Rates

Business Rate reliefs and exemptions

Details of reliefs and exemptions available to business rate payers

Report a change of circumstance for Business Rates

Register for Business Rates if you have moved into the area or report a change of address, change of name or a change affecting entitlement to a discount or relief

Business Rates information

Where to find Business Rates website information from 1 April 2023

New business

How to notify us of a new business

View my Business Rates account

View your business rate account details online

One Public Estate (OPE) Programme

We have to think of new ways to provide quality customer services

The Clean Surroundings Commercial Service – Sedgemoor

Information about the commercial services available to businesses and individuals

Commercial lettings

Information on council properties available for sale or rental

Commercial property investments

Councils have been encouraged to make investments to generate funding. Find out about our invests here.