Southside District Birmingham

Updates from Birmingham's cultural heart, encompassing Theatreland, Chinatown & Gay Village. Follow for all the latest news and events.

[Southside District Birmingham @SouthsideDist]

It’s a YES! 96% of Southside businesses have voted in favour for a fourth five-year term! 🙌

This means we'll continue delivering projects that make Southside a great place to live, work & visit.

A huge thank you to our levy payers for your support.

https://t.co/35Px6irgT8

[Southside District Birmingham @SouthsideDist]

A perfect Southside moment 🌈

[Night Time Industries Association @ntiaofficial]

Big opportunity to help shape the future of Martyn’s Law regulation

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is inviting organisations expected to be within scope of Martyn’s Law (The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025), and those with an interest in the legislation, to review and comment on its draft guidance.

To support the consultation, the SIA is hosting a webinar for NTIA members on 8th June at 12:00pm, providing an overview of the draft guidance and highlighting the key questions where industry feedback is needed.

With Martyn’s Law expected to come into force in Spring 2027, this is a valuable opportunity to understand how the SIA intends to regulate and, importantly, to help shape the guidance before it is finalised.

📅 8th June | 12:00pm

🔗 Register here:
https://t.co/eVaC1Edwyx

#MartynsLaw #ProtectDuty #SIA #NTIA #SecurityIndustry #CounterTerrorism #EventSafety

[BOM @BOMlab]

We’re bringing Soul Paint to BOM! 🎨 Experience the multi-award-winning VR experience on 24th June. We’re hosting Soul Paint as part of the events for Healing Arts Birmingham in association with Jameel Arts Health Lab, @BhamCityCouncil & @WHO. Book 👉🏼 https://t.co/vaRJUKJs9B

[Southside District Birmingham @SouthsideDist]

Graffiti is criminal damage, not part of city life. Birmingham Colmore and Southside BIDs are calling for stronger action and better reporting. Read more https://t.co/bbX8Rn6rZ7

[Southside District Birmingham @SouthsideDist]

🚧 Traffic Notice: Pedestrian guard rail repair works will take place on 31 May 2026 on Sherlock Street near the junction with Hurst Street. Works are expected to last up to 1 hour and will be carried out under multi-way traffic lights.

[Transport for West Midlands @TransportForWM]

🌈📢 UPDATE:

🚌🚗 Roads around #Birmingham city centre have reopened following today's Pride parade, which means that bus services are back to their normal line of route.

🚊 West Midlands Metro trams are set to go back to their usual service at 3pm, as scheduled.

[Southside District Birmingham @SouthsideDist]

Happy #BirminghamPride Weekend from Southside! 🌈✨

[Birmingham City Council @BhamCityCouncil]

🏳️‍🌈 #BirminghamPride weekend is in full swing as the colourful carnival has paraded from Victoria Square in the sunshine.

💃🏻 Festival continues around Southside and on the Smithfield site today and tomorrow.

☀️ Remember to take care in the sun – stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and take shade breaks when you can.

🥳 Have the best #PrideWeekend Brum!

[Southside District Birmingham @SouthsideDist]

We are ready! 🌈🤩🥳🎉

[Transport for West Midlands @TransportForWM]

🏳️‍🌈Birmingham Pride in the city centre

🗓️Sat 23 to Sun 24 May

ℹ️There will be changes to @WMMetro and select @NXWestmidlands buses

🚆Industrial action also expected to impact @WestMidRailway on key routes

🔔 Plan ahead and read more here:https://t.co/ECQ8054nFc

[Southside District Birmingham @SouthsideDist]

🚧 Notice: Structural repairs will take place on Theatre Approach WC 8 June for 5 daytime shifts (08:00–17:00). The footway at the rear of Centre City will be temporarily closed, with a pedestrian diversion via the footway on the opposite side of Theatre Approach available .

[West Midlands Railway @WestMidRailway]

🚨 Reminder of Industrial Action 22-23rd May.

⚠️ TSSA industrial action will take place on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 May.

🚄 Our advice is to avoid travel on these days where possible.

📱 All information is on our website: https://t.co/Y9r8f5wbKM

[BOM @BOMlab]

We’re back with a new bootcamp for September. 📣Applications are open for Immersive Arts Bootcamp: Real-Time Technologies, designed for immersive, live performance, with teaching in TouchDesigner and Unreal Engine. Read more: https://t.co/Dxe8J58F6O

[Birmingham City Council @BhamCityCouncil]

☀️A Yellow Heat-Health Alert has been issued by the UKHSA /Met Office for the West Midlands, for between 9am on Friday 22 May until 5pm on Wednesday 27 May.

ℹ️Please take care during this hot spell, we have information via link in comments👇

[Birmingham City Council @BhamCityCouncil]

Following Aston Villa’s victory in last night’s Europa League final, the club has organised a parade in the city centre, starting today at 4.30pm.

Those living in, working in or visiting the city centre today are advised of several road closures from 10am today, leading to disruption to travel and public transport services. Meanwhile, a number of parking bays are currently suspended.

An event guide, including a route map and detail of planned road closures and parking suspensions, can be found on Aston Villa’s website: https://t.co/b6zso827Rw

We also advise checking latest service information with Transport for West Midlands and individual public transport providers before making journeys.

[Birmingham City Council @BhamCityCouncil]

Congratulations to Aston Villa on winning the Europa League!

The club is celebrating this memorable victory with a parade tomorrow (Thursday 21st May) from 4.30pm.

Please note that this event will have a significant impact on transport and access in the Jewellery Quarter and the City Centre, with a number of road closures and disruption to bus and West Midlands Metro services, before, during and after the event.

For more information, including a route map and detail of planned road closures, please visit the event guide on Aston Villa’s website: https://t.co/eXhNklcFLg

We also advise checking latest service information with Transport for West Midlands and individual public transport providers before making journeys tomorrow.

[Southside District Birmingham @SouthsideDist]

☀️ Out in Southside this summer? Keep your belongings close, especially your phone 📱
Most thefts are opportunistic and happen in moments of distraction. Keep bags zipped, phones out of sight, and stay aware of your surroundings.
Read more: https://t.co/xTu0M1TXpS

[Southside District Birmingham @SouthsideDist]

Big thank you to all our volunteers who joined yesterday’s community litter pick! 💚🌍
We’re also incredibly grateful to Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre for organising and supporting the event 🙌
Together we’re making a difference!

[Southside District Birmingham @SouthsideDist]

🚧Temporary Road Closure Notice
On 26 May, vehicle access in the southwest direction along Holloway Head, from its junction with Holloway Head to opposite junction with Ellis Street, will be restricted for one day due to carriageway repair works. Diversion: B4217 → A4540 → A38

[Helen Russell @helengoth]

A splash of colour in the grey! 🏳️‍🌈🌈#Birmingham