BLOG: Let’s be honest – someone’s got to pay for the government’s huge spends during COVID-19

BLOG: Let’s be honest – someone’s got to pay for the government’s huge spends during COVID-19

29th June 2020 - Olley's Oracles / by WestsideTeam

As the UK reveals its borrowing more than it earns, Westside BID’s general manager MIKE OLLEY asks if it’s time to be more honest about ...Read more

Subway boss turns COVID-19 volunteer and becomes latest #WestsideHero

Subway boss turns COVID-19 volunteer and becomes latest #WestsideHero

25th June 2020 - News / by Tony Collins

Westside-based Subway franchise owner Mehdi Bahramchoobin could have been forgiven for taking it easy after the coronavirus outbreak for...Read more

Hospitality plans welcomed, but BID demands landlords, insurers and politicians now make a difference

Hospitality plans welcomed, but BID demands landlords, insurers and politicians now make a difference

24th June 2020 - News / by Steve Dyson

The boss of Birmingham’s ‘Golden Mile’ today welcomed plans to start reopening the hospitality sector, but demanded that landlords, insu...Read more

BLOG: Beware of the data you’re sharing in the new cashless society we’re entering

BLOG: Beware of the data you’re sharing in the new cashless society we’re entering

22nd June 2020 - Olley's Oracles / by WestsideTeam

As we begin to emerge from the lockdown, everyone’s talking about an end to cash and the oncome of IT and apps to pay for your goods and...Read more

National BBC radio interview one of Westside’s top restaurateurs

National BBC radio interview one of Westside’s top restaurateurs

16th June 2020 - News / by WestsideTeam

The co-founder of Craft Dining on Westside was interviewed on BBC Radio 4 last night to discuss the realities of reopening after lockdow...Read more

BLOG: How working from home could accelerate youthful and residential city centres

BLOG: How working from home could accelerate youthful and residential city centres

- Olley's Oracles / by WestsideTeam

The push towards working from home during the pandemic could end up helping to make Birmingham city centre a more residential, younger a...Read more

Broad Street hotel’s director is a winner in top national hospitality awards

Broad Street hotel’s director is a winner in top national hospitality awards

11th June 2020 - News / by Steve Dyson

Staff at Broad Street’s leading hotel are celebrating the news that one of their top managers has been named as a winner of a top nation...Read more

Chinese food venue i-KRAVE wins #WestsideHero award for NHS support

Chinese food venue i-KRAVE wins #WestsideHero award for NHS support

9th June 2020 - News / by Luisa Huggins

A popular Chinese food venue in Broadway Plaza has won the latest #WestsideHero award for feeding frontline NHS staff. The modern tak...Read more

Canalside restaurant to reopen outdoor dining experience on Westside

Canalside restaurant to reopen outdoor dining experience on Westside

8th June 2020 - News / by Tony Collins

A city centre restaurant is reopening the doors to its creative dining pods following the easing of restrictions over coronavirus. Cr...Read more

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