RAISING THE VOLUME FOR DIGBETH

10-11-2009

The battle is on to preserve Digbeth’s status as Birmingham’s coolest late night hangout - so here’s an opportunity not to be missed by anyone with an interest in preserving its unique character.

Birmingham Council is organising an open meeting later this month to discuss the issue of licensed premises and noise in the area, enabling some of the concerns raised about The Rainbow pub and the Spotted Dog to be discussed in public for the first time since The Stirrer summit two years ago.

There will be three presentations - from Environmental Health, Licensing, and the planning department – and the chance to quiz Council officers about future policy.
Although publicans are the main target group of the evening, it is open to anyone who cares about the area.

Spotted Dog landlord John Tighe commented: “This looks like it could be an important meeting. We do not want to let the Council get away with ticking a box saying that they've consulted everyone about noise issues, by hosting a meeting that no-one attends.”

And he adds: “ If you know of anyone who does object to noise in Digbeth, please let them know about the meeting so that it is balanced.

The meeting is being held by Regulatory Services at the Council House, Rooms 3 & 4, at 18:00pm on 24th November 2009. Anyone who wishes to attend should register in advance with Sophie.Mackay@birmingham.gov.uk

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