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SWT welcomes safe return of visitors to its town centres
The Council has been working with businesses to prepare for the reopening of the district’s high streets and retail centres so returning customers...
How Covid-wardens are helping businesses get ready to re-open safely
With the gradual easing of lockdown rules over the next few weeks, the four district councils in Somerset – Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Ta...
Over £65m worth in grants now paid to local businesses by SWT
SWT is pleased to announce that it has released in excess of £65 million worth of grant funding to local business since March 2020.
17 March 2021
BusinessDon’t miss out on free delivery by shopping with ShopAppy
SWT has joined forces with ShopAppy in a joint first to offer free delivery on goods purchased using its e-commerce platform.
SWT delivers economic boost for Minehead
Somerset West and Taunton Council has delivered two new commercial units in Minehead.
Minehead Gift Card gets the go-ahead
Businesses in Minehead are being encouraged to register for the new Minehead Gift Card, which has been given the go-ahead as part of town centre re...
SWT launches new claims process to help businesses
Somerset West and Taunton council has now implemented a simplified applications process to help businesses access the latest tranche of Government...
SWT to simplify grant claims process
SWT is finalising a scheme to simplify the claims process for business grants being administered on behalf of the Government.
Did you know you can now shop locally online?
In October this year, SWT became the first Council in Somerset to team-up with award-winning digital platform, ‘ShopAppy’, enabling residents to bu...