SEDGEMOOR District Council is encouraging more people to set up businesses in the Cheddar area.

SEDGEMOOR District Council is encouraging more people to set up businesses in the Cheddar area.

The district council took business leaders on a tour of Sedgemoor's successful businesses to show them what can be achieved.

Sedgemoor has become a hub for the food and drink sector and the council showed industry bosses the scope for bringing additional businesses and jobs to the district.

Representatives from Government Office South West and the South West Development Agency were among the guests invited to take the tour.

Sedgemoor District Council is hoping an increase in business within the food and drink industries will turn the district into a centre of excellence and provide more jobs and training for residents.