It’s February and that means Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Get ahead of your gifting with a trip to Kings Heath! The high street is home to independents that have everything you need to make this Valentine’s Day special, whether you’re celebrating with a partner or a friend. Here’s some of our favourite […]
A message from the Kings Heath BID regarding Schools in the BID district. The Kings Heath BID went through a renewal process five years ago and the boundary was extended to include a number of schools which hadn’t previously been part of the BID. Here is some of the work that the Kings Heath BID […]
It’s such a shame that we end the year with the divisive issue of the LTN still at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts. And, if anyone is to blame, we should direct our disappointment at Birmingham City Council, which has continued to delay the scheme, has not communicated the lack of progress and is yet […]
Following a number of amazing submissions, the Capture Kings Heath Growing Up Green edition has found its winners! This year, Capture Kings Heath partnered with Growing Up Green, encouraging entrants to celebrate their favourite green spaces, sustainable shops or anywhere in the local area that does its bit to make a difference to the environment. […]
November 1st is Purple Tuesday, a global social movement that is successfully improving the customer experience for disabled people and their families all year round. The goal of the initiative is to inspire businesses to promote awareness, develop understanding and implement solutions for better accessibility in customer environments. To further the goal of improving accessibility […]
Half Term has arrived and Kings Heath has plenty going on to keep you busy every day. With Halloween just around the corner, our independents are opening their doors with themed events and activities for everyone to enjoy. Halloween Cauldron Trail Looking for a free, family friendly event? Look no further than the Kings Heath […]
Kings Heath is celebrating Halloween and Half Term with our Halloween Cauldron Trail, running from 21st – 31st October! Our friendly neighbourhood witch, Heather, along with her cat Kit, is making a special potion so Halloween can be enjoyed by families around the world. But this year, she’s missing some key ingredients and she needs […]
This Half Term, Seesaw Optician is opening its doors and inviting the neighbourhood to their Spectacular Street event. The family business has been a part of the community for years and a favourite optician of many, just off the High Street on Poplar Road. Seesaw Optician is operated by Adam, and we caught up with […]
It’s National Baking Week in the UK, a week that encourages people of all abilities to get creative in their home kitchens. To help inspire anyone taking part, the great bakers at Levain & Cherry have generously shared a recipe with us. Follow along, bake yourself a showstopper and make sure to share your bakes […]
As Kings Heath BID arrives at the half-way point of our ballot to take us into the next five years, the Board of Directors are pleased to announce two new members of the Board. Faith Pope, owner of Enki Giftshop on the High Street and Frank Nutt, owner of the Sewing Machine Shop on Poplar […]