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Gravity Launches Market Engagement for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Provider

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Market Engagement Event

We’re taking the next step in building Gravity’s sustainable infrastructure — and we want to hear from the market.

This is Gravity, in collaboration with Agratas, is hosting a Market Engagement Event on Tuesday 24th March to explore the procurement of a Water Supply and Wastewater Infrastructure Provider for the Gravity Smart Campus, Bridgwater.

The opportunity, to be procured under the Ofwat NAV regulated procedure, involves designing, building, financing, owning and operating integrated water and wastewater assets across our 616-acre site. This includes greywater reuse as part of a whole-campus water strategy, reducing carbon footprint and increasing on-site sustainability in line with our Local Development Order commitments.

We’re keen to hear from NAVs and supply chain partners at all levels. This is your chance to shape the opportunity before formal procurement begins.

📅 24 March 2026 | 11am–3pm

📍 The 37 Club, This is Gravity, Puriton, Bridgwater TA7 8AD

To register (max. two attendees per organisation), contact:

Please include the following details: full name, job title, organisation, email address, phone number, any access requirements, and any dietary or allergy requirements.

Read full invitation here.

Gravity Programme Director to join panel at The Business of the South West Conference 2026

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We’re pleased to share that Paul Lowndes, Programme Director at Gravity, has been invited to speak at TheBusinessDesk.com’s 2026 Business of the South West Conference, taking place in Bristol.

Paul Lowndes will join the panel “The major projects delivering on strategic promises” alongside leaders from Muse, Cheltenham Borough Council, YTL UK Group and Panattoni. The session will explore how transformational developments across the region are driving sustainable economic growth, innovation, and long-term opportunity.

Representing Gravity, Paul will discuss the delivery of the UK’s first commercial smart campus and the role Gravity is playing in supporting clean growth, inward investment, and high-value job creation in the South West.

The conference brings together business leaders, investors and policymakers to examine the opportunities shaping the South West’s economic future including sustainable development, industrial growth, and entrepreneurial innovation.

We look forward to contributing to this important regional conversation and highlighting Gravity’s role in delivering a new era of clean and inclusive growth.

Event details

Gravity proudly sponsors The Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards

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Gravity proudly sponsors The Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards

Gravity is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the upcoming Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards, joining Mike Morgan Electrical Services and Walpole Dunn in supporting this celebration of local enterprise. The awards are organised by the Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce.

Gravity Programme Director, Paul Lowndes, commented: “Celebrating and supporting local businesses is something Gravity has a strong track record of. We look forward to seeing the best of what our local businesses have achieved and celebrating their success together”.

The award ceremony will take place at The Canalside in Bridgwater on Friday November 2025.

Entries across 19 categories can be made here.

Gravity Programme Director is guest speaker at Sedgemoor FM Business Breakfast

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Gravity’s Programme Director, Paul Lowndes, was the guest speaker at the October edition of Sedgemoor FM’s Business Breakfast series. Paul introduced Gravity, highlighting its unique site features and discussing the regional context that shapes its vision for the future.

He also covered Gravity’s successful material management strategy, which has avoided the discharge of 25 million tonnes of carbon up to the end of August 2023. Additionally, Paul emphasised key project milestones and the importance of Gravity’s community partnerships with local stakeholders.

Reflecting on the event, Paul commented: “I want to thank Sedgemoor FM for the kind invitation to present at what is a growing network of like-minded businesses. It was fantastic to see a room full of genuinely engaged people eager to learn more about the opportunities emerging in the area where they live and work.”

Learn more about Sedgemoor FM Business networking events here.

Gravity Chairman shares insights into Somerset’s growth opportunities

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Martin Bellamy, This is Gravity Chairman and CEO shared his insights into Somerset’s growth opportunities resulting from the development of the UK’s largest Gigafactory at the Gravity Smart Campus.

The Q&A session with Martin Bellamy was aired during the ‘Insider Breakfast: Opportunity Somerset’ event hosted at the McMillan Theatre in Bridgwater.

The event was set up for regional businesses to share their insights on the opportunities and challenges for businesses of all sizes in the region and what role SMEs will play in the wider opportunities linked to Hinkley Point and Gravity.

Martin Bellamy discussing on-site works at Gravity: “Works have been ongoing at Gravity since 2019 but have accelerated as a result of the Agratas site purchase, confirmed in early 2024.  Major milestones in the development of the gigafactory include the LDO submission for Building 1 and the appointment of Sir Robert McAlpine as the primary contractor. The Gravity site by spring 2025 will begin to transform with the building programme of the gigafactory”.

It was noted by Martin that the opportunities that will result from an automotive manufacturer basing themselves in Somerset instead of the midlands will have a real economic impact along the M5 corridor.

Martin Bellamy reflected on market trends, with major technology companies in the emerging AI sector that could not be ignored in terms of securing future site occupiers, that would sit alongside the gigafactory, furthering the vision of a true ‘smart campus’.

The full Q&A video can be viewed here.

Gravity presents awards at the Pride of Somerset Youth event  

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Representatives from Gravity joined the well-attended celebrations at the McMillan Theatre in Bridgwater for the 2024 Pride of Somerset Youth Awards. Claire Pearce and Robert Stevens presented the ‘Environmental’ and ‘Community Hero’ awards respectively.

Claire Pearce presented the ‘Environmental’ award to Daniel, for his exceptional contributions to cryptozoology and nature. He showcased immense passion and meticulous research in the field. His charity work encourages young people to explore nature. Daniel’s achievements include a successful podcast, a published book, teaching an online science class for Autistic teenagers, and a feature in the national press.

Claire Pearce presenting the Environmental Award
Robert Stevens presenting the Community Hero award
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Claire Pearce

Claire Pearce, reflecting on the evening: “Gravity was proud to support and this event, which celebrates and promotes the inspirational young people across Somerset. Our team would like to thank everyone involved for contributing to such a wonderful ceremony.”

Passion for Somerset CIC CEO & Founder, Nigel Muers-Raby, commented: “Gravity’s very generous sponsorship of the Pride of Somerset Youth Awards enabled us to recognise and reward some truly remarkable young people whose stories were both inspirational and heart-warming”.

About the Awards

The Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2024 is proud to work with a collection of fantastic partners that make this possible. With 10 awards categories in total, each sponsor has selected an award that they are passionate about and can advocate for.

  • Art & Culture Award | Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Taunton
  • Care Award | Sponsored by the Somerset County Gazette
  • Championing Positive Mental Health Award | Sponsored by Bounce Forward
  • Charity / Volunteer Hero | Sponsored by Young Somerset
  • Community Hero | Sponsored by Bridgwater United Community Sports Trust
  • Environmental Award | Sponsored by This is Gravity
  • Outstanding Courage Award | Sponsored by Somerset Larder
  • Sandy Padgett Award | Sponsored by Avon & Somerset Police
  • Sporting Achievement Award | Sponsored by Passion of Somerset
  • Young Person of Year Award | Sponsored by Bridgwater & Taunton College

Notes to Editors

For more information, please contact prideofsomersetyouthawards@gmail.com or call 01278 441216.

Gravity congratulates Taunton-based Lendology CIC on its win at the Somerset Business Awards 2024 

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Somerset Business Awards 2024 

In a vibrant celebration of innovation and business excellence, the Somerset Business Awards 2024, organised by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce, showcased the remarkable achievements of local enterprises. With almost two decades of history, the awards have become a cornerstone event, recognising the resilience, creativity, and sustainable practices that define Somerset’s business landscape. This is Gravity’s Programme Director, Paul Lowndes, was in attendance, underscoring the event’s importance in fostering a thriving business community in Somerset

At the grand final Lendology CIC scooped the Gravity sponsored ‘Environmental and Sustainability Award’.

View the full list of winners on the night here.

This is Gravity’s Programme Director, Paul Lowndes, commented: “Across Gravity’s four years of sponsorship we have noticed a ratcheting up of the submission standards, with this award clearly inspiring the efforts of Somerset’s environmentally conscious businesses. Lendology CIC were awarded the Environmental & Sustainability Award for their demonstrable commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable finance. I have huge respect for Cookswood Development – Lomax Design and Build and Zebra EM, both worthy finalists and most unfortunate to come up against Lendology CIC.

Lendology CIC commented: “This recognition means the world to us at Lendology CIC, as it underscores our commitment to supporting homeowners to invest in their properties to become greener and more sustainable through our partnerships with local councils.”

Somerset Chamber Chief Executive, Emma Rawlings, said: “We know many have faced some extremely challenging trading conditions again this last 12 months, so it was encouraging to hear about the successes of our finalists and winners and to be able to help them celebrate through the awards.”

Learn more about Lendology CIC by visiting their website.

About Gravity

Gravity is the UK’s first strategic commercial smart campus and a blueprint for a ‘cleaner’, smarter future. Anchored by the 40Gwh Agratas Gigafactory, the campus is now the catalyst for economic transformation across the South West. Delivering the Gravity campus will support the wider efforts towards transport decarbonisation as well as the UK’s acceleration progress on electrification.

Our site is at the heart of an ideal ecosystem and is the platform of choice to stimulate home-grown advanced battery manufacturing, it offers unrivalled connectivity, planning flexibility and access to world-class assets and talent pool with expertise in innovation and clean growth. Underpinning the ability to serve a multitude of customers across sectors in the transition to a net zero economy.

Claire Pearce joins panel as part of the Festival of Economics with Bristol Ideas

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This is Gravity’s Director – Planning & Economic Development, Claire Pearce, will be joining the Talking Economics: Brunel’s Vision for 2050 panel discussion, part of the wider Festival of Economics hosted by Bristol Ideas between 13th-16th November.

The annual Festival of Economics now entering its 12th year brings together economists and experts from around the world to debate – both with one and other and their audiences – on some of the key economic questions of our time.

Claire will be joining an esteemed panel including Dr Chris Colvin, an expert on economic history and the interwar economy; Barra Mac Ruairi, Chief Property Officer at the University of Bristol; Zoe Metcalfe, Client Director at Atkins Global, and Co-Founder, Ethos Wilder; and Ed Conway, Economics and Data Editor for Sky News.

The panel will discuss the infrastructure needs of Bristol and the wider county, how these should be funded and what governments should prioritise – whether that be transport links, digital networks or building communities.

Event details

Festival of Economics

  • Talking Economics: Brunel’s Vision for 2050
    • Thursday 16th November, 12:00-13:15
    • Watershed 1 Canon’s Road Bristol BS1 5TX
  • Tickets can be purchased here

Gravity sponsors and attends inaugural Bridgwater Business Expo

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This is Gravity is proud to have sponsored and attended the first edition of the Bridgwater Business Expo, hosted in partnership between Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce and Bridgwater Town Council on Friday 9th June.

The event was a new platform designed to bring together potential customers and partners, to showcase local products and services and generate business opportunities within the community.

Gravity sponsored the workshops and seminar sessions that took place throughout the event, which covered diverse topics from digital marketing and international trade to cyber security and sustainable business practices.

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Gravity Programme Director, Paul Lowndes, joined the first-panel session of the day ‘Booming Bridgwater: Growth opportunities for Bridgwater Businesses’, where he discussed the scale of opportunities that would become available once Gravity secures a large-scale advanced manufacturing operator. Gravity, the 616-acre site located adjacent to J23 M5 near Bridgwater is anticipated to create up to 7,500 jobs on-site and more throughout the wider supply chain.

Paul Lowndes, reflecting upon the event, shared:“The Bridgwater Business Expo’s successful debut was a tremendous occasion, and I am grateful to those who welcomed Gravity to partake in this significant event. Local businesses have always been integral to our vision. As we continue developing the site, we encourage local businesses to express their interest in joining our supply chain through a dedicated form available on our website. I eagerly anticipate the prospects that the next Bridgwater Business Expo will bring.”

Supply Chain Form

About Gravity

Gravity will be the UK’s first commercial smart campus and a blueprint for a ‘cleaner’, smarter future. It aims to attract the world’s most innovative companies working in the ‘clean growth’ sectors.

Expected to create up to 7,500 jobs, the 616-acre Enterprise Zone will be designed to shape connections between people and the places in which they work, supporting a culture of innovation and wellbeing. It will include diverse, flexible workspaces and resilient technologies along with enhanced transport links to, and within, the surrounding area.

Gravity awards Feritech Limited with FSB South West 2023 Sustainability Award

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Gravity Programme Director, Paul Lowndes, was in attendance at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) South West Awards 2023, hosted on March 1st in Western-Super-Mare.

The awards recognise and celebrate the best and brightest businesses within the region, for the second year running Gravity Smart Campus has sponsored, judged, and awarded the region’s FSB ‘Sustainability Award’.

Paul Lowndes was tasked with judging for the ‘Sustainability Award’, this year he decided to award it to ‘Feritech Limited, a Cornwall-based engineering and technology company for their holistic approach to the development of their £3m purpose-built Innovation Center.

Paul Lowdnes, Gravity Progarmme Director comments:

The entries received for the FSB Sustainability Award were all of a high standard. However, the Feritech entry was the most comprehensive. They have taken a radical approach to environmental sustainability in their new £3m purpose-built facility including rainwater harvesting, solar roof and battery storage, air source heat pumps, tree planting and many other initiatives.

They have also started to create a woodland area for their local community. In addition, they have seen significant business growth and expanded their team, including an apprentice scheme to “grow their own” engineers. Also, their commitment to sharing .25% of turnover to help fund local community and school projects is exemplary.

Feritech will proceed to represent the South West in the national final of these awards.

Click here for more information on the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and their awards

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