Police have launched a murder enquiry after a man was found with stab wounds in a Birmingham city centre street near the Hippodrome late last night (Saturday 12 May).  Thorp St was closed for a period up until 5pm on Sunday.

The man, who has not been identified at this stage but is believed to be aged 46, was found in Thorp Street at 11.15pm with a stab wound. He was taken to hospital but died a short time later.  A post mortem will take place in due course to establish the exact cause of death. 

Officers have sealed off an area at the back of the Hippodrome whilst thorough forensic examinations take place.

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jones, who is leading the investigation, said:  “We  are unclear of the motive at this stage and are keeping an open mind as to how the man has come by his injuries.”

“We have already spoken to a number of witnesses one of whom was a taxi driver, we are also keen to trace and speak to two further potential witnesses. The first is a woman who we believe was a passenger in the taxi and the second is an individual, who we believe to be a man, who was in the street at the time of the attack.”

Local officers will be increasing patrols in the area to provide a visible reassurance to people living in or visiting the area. If anyone has any concerns please speak to these officers or call your local station on 101.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Force CID on the non-emergency number 101 or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Pride road closures - Southside

See map and click the links below to download the maps which detail all road closures for Birmingham Pride 2012

BPRIDPAR – Pride Parade2012

BPRIDE12 – Main Site 2012

01 May 2012 13:52

Release from Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

The Bill to suspend Sunday Trading Laws during the Olympic and Paralympic Games received Royal Assent today after it passed the remaining stages in the House of Commons last night.

The Bill, which was announced in the Budget 2012, will mean that shops with a relevant floor area of more than 280 square metres will not be subject to current Sunday trading restrictions during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The suspension will only be for eight Sundays, from 22 July to the end of the Paralympic Games on 9 September. After this period the current Sunday trading restrictions will apply again.

Given the short timetable before the start of the Games, the Government tabled an amendment to temporarily reduce the usual period of notice that employees must give their employers if they wish to opt out of Sunday working, from three months to as little as two months.

Business Minister Mark Prisk said:

“The Olympic and Paralympic Games are almost upon us and you can sense the excitement building. This will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase, not just London, but the whole of the country to the rest of the world and provide a boost for the economy, sales and employment.

“Retail workers will keep all their legal protections, such as the right to opt-out of Sunday working, but many will want to take the opportunity to work extra or different hours. I want employers to work with their staff so that we can all make the most of the Olympics.

“I want to make it clear that this is a temporary measure and not a test case for a permanent relaxation of the rules in the future.”

The Government will also publish guidance on the implications of the Bill for employers and employees on the BIS website later today.

Southside Business District invites the submission of tenders for the supply of taxi marshals to operate at taxi ranks in Birmingham City Centre’s Southside Business Improvement District.

The Marshals will be expected to provide a high visibility presence to provide assistance, information and reassurance to members of the public at the ranks listed below on Friday and Saturday evenings from 10.00pm – 3am plus Sundays of bank holiday weekends from 10pm -1am from 1^st May 2012 to 30^th March 2013.

The successful service provider will be expected to demonstrate that they are an equal opportunities employer and can cater for and be sensitive to the needs of Southside’s diverse customer base.

For more information, click this link taxi marshall tender SBD303 to download the tender documentation or email information@southsidebid.co.uk

Birmingham Pride, Marketing Birmingham and Southside BID have teamed up to make Birmingham Pride bigger, better and brighter this year and we are calling on experts to help.

The following tenders are now published.

Pride Marketing Services

Pride International Ambassadors

All tenders are for 13 months as they span Birmingham Pride 2012 and 2013.

Click here to download the job description for an exciting part time role working for Southside BID.

Part time role at 20 hours per week

Queries can be directed to information@southsidebid.co.uk

BID Southside in collaboration with Marketing Birmingham and ERDF, has launched a new fund for Southside Festivals.

Click on the link below to download the application form with the guidance included.

Southside BID Festival Grant Support Application due 15 March 2012

Completed applications must be submitted in hard copy by 12noon on the 15th March 2012 to Southside BID.

Improved visitor experience
A safe and welcoming environment
New and repeat customers
Positive brand and profile
Pro-active local management team
Effective business ‘voice’
Added value
Sustained additional investment
Support from Birmingham’s other city centre BIDs
Business led, local and inclusive decisions

改善訪客體驗 -使這區日夜變得更加明
亮, 清潔和更具吸引力
安全和歡迎 – 減少犯罪和反社會行為，
提高安全意識
新舊顧客 – 促進推廣這區域的吸引力和
活動
正面商標和形象-善用區內及周邊地區
的發展和投資機會, 如新街火車站入處
積極本地管理隊 – 特派城南區經理及街
道糾察支援你的商業區
有效企業 ‘聲音’ — 俱資源和影響力的
業務夥伴
增值 —城南企業改善區計劃和服務保證
增加在現有公營部門開支上
持續額外投資 – 每年合理和節制的捐
獻, 不佔便宜和接受監察
伯明翰其他市中心企業改善區 — 城南
區將會與其他三個已在其區域有實質成
果的市中心企業改善區並肩工作
當地企業領導 — 由企業開發，企業決
定，企業提供

Click on the link below to download a copy of the results of our recent baseline business and visitor survey.

Southside Research Summary Report – December 2011

Southside – Birmingham’s most diverse and exciting city district

Sign up now to Southside’s new Business Network and join us for breakfast at 7.30am on Thursday the 23rd Feb at the Holiday Inn.

Free for Southside businesses.

Register now to avoid disappointment by email to information@southsidebid.co.uk or call us on 0121 622 3720

A fantastic free way to sell your products or find new local suppliers.

Get the latest news on city developments.

Find out about business support projects and funding opportunities open to your business.

Network and meet the neighbours, plus a wonderful breakfast supplied by our partners Holiday Inn.

Start the day the Southside Way!

Southside -the best place to do business in Birmingham.