Westside WEEKLY ISSUE 66 04 - 10 OCTOBER 2019

Welcome Metro extension work this week ‘Westside Weekly’ is a newsletter Pinfold Street Pinfold Street is open to the public with designed to keep those working and paving works outside the shop fronts now living in the area up-to-date on the complete. progress of the Birmingham Westside Victoria Square Metro extension. Street lights have been installed in front of the Diana Wall and the new steps, while preparations have also been made for paving works. Paradise Street/Paradise Circus In the spotlight: Broad Street Paving works have been carried out behind the tram stop and Paradise Street footpath. Lined with an array of bars, restaurants, Meanwhile, concrete has been poured to shops and amusements it is easy to see why provide an interface between the tarmac road Broad Street is such a popular choice for surface and the encapsulated rail. those looking to enjoy its lively and vibrant Centenary Square atmosphere. Kerbs have been installed at the tram stop, Whether you are after a quiet lunchtime while the final concrete pours for the track Getting Around have taken place. drink with friends or a lively night out to celebrate a special occasion, you are sure to We would like to thank anyone inconvenienced We appreciate that everyone will have a different journey; the by the loss of water supply in the Broad Street find something that suits you, be it cocktails following is to assist you to plan ahead: area on Thursday last week for patience and at O Bar, a chilled out drink at O’Neils or an understanding during the period until water extravagant dining experience at Varanasi. supplies were restored. Paradise Circus is closed in both directions to facilitate the Metro What’s more, there is plenty to do in the construction from Victoria Square to Centenary Square. The A38 In the spotlight: Ikon Gallery daytime too with fashionable furniture shop underpass remains open in both directions. Centenary Square is Lee Longlands and daytime eateries also also closed to vehicles, while buses are diverting via Sheepcote Located just a stone’s throw from Broad lining the street. Street and Bath Row. Traffic on Brunel Street will flow in the Street in Brindleyplace, the Ikon Gallery is a To find out more about what Broad Street opposite direction for the duration of the closure. contemporary art venue showcasing the work has to offer, watch the Westside BID’s video, of artists from around the world. https://vimeo.com/362258716 Five Ways underpass is closed to traffic until 2021 as works The internationally acclaimed gallery, which continue for phase two of the Birmingham Westside extension. offers free entry, prides itself on providing engaging educational activities around Tram testing will be taking place from Grand Central to Centenary Road surfacing works roll ahead contemporary visual art. Square on selected evenings from Sunday 13 October to Works in Paradise Circus are rolling ahead Visitors can enjoy a variety of talks, tours December. with road surfacing now taking place. workshops and seminars. There is plenty on Bus services 9, 10, 12, 12A, 13, 13A, 126, X8, X10 will not at the gallery this year from spotlight tours Asphalt has been laid over the Easy Row stop along Broad Street until spring 2020. Services 23 and 24 though to exhibitions including sculptures Subway and road rollers were on site this have also been diverted travelling out of the city. Cars, taxis and by Barry Flanagan, one of Britain’s most week to compact the surface. delivery vehicles will be able to access Broad Street between inventive sculptors. The road surfacing works are set to progress Sheepcote Street and Gas Street. To find out more about the Ikon Gallery, watch further over the coming weeks. their video https://vimeo.com/362257297 Pinfold Street will be closed to all vehicles at its junction with Navigation Street until 1 November in order for a mini roundabout junction to be installed. Access and egress to Victoria Square House car park is via Stephenson Street.

We recommend that you plan ahead, consider using public transport, walking or cycling if possible. If you do have to travel by car, allow more time for your journey and consider travelling off-peak if possible. For travel advice, visit: www. networkwestmidlands.com/keepmoving

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Hoarding panels installed Hoarding panels have started to go up in Broad Street. The branded panels, which help highlight the street’s vibrant nightlife, are being installed along Bishopsgate Street/Ryland Street and Sheepcote Street to prepare for the next stage of construction.

Tram stop reaches ‘bench’ mark Have your say on transport plan for Benches are now in place at the recently installed 2022 Commonwealth Games tram stop in Paradise Street with the area Over the next 12 weeks comments are being starting to take shape. welcomed from residents and businesses You can now get a real sense of what the area will across the West Midlands on a draft, Games look like when the trams are in operation later Strategic Transport Plan for the Birmingham this year. 2022 Commonwealth Games. The tram stop in Paradise Street was the first of The draft plan provides a high-level view of the new city centre stops to be installed earlier transport preparations for B2022 and sets this year, as the extension entered the final out which transport projects will be delivered stages of construction. in time for the Games, such as the first phase of three new Sprint routes, improvements to rail stations and the expansion of the Metro network. With just under three years to go Raising a cup for Macmillan’s coffee morning until B2022, it doesn’t cover the exact details The Midland Metro Alliance supported the Westside of how transport will work between venues BID’s coffee morning. or what road restrictions will be in place and when. Around 20 alliance staff attended the event, held at the Figure of Eight pub, Broad Street, organised by As part of the engagement process, Transport the bid in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. for West Midlands is asking if people agree with five principles for planning which are More than £200 was raised on the day with all detailed in the plan and how they would like to the proceeds going to the charity, which provides be kept in touch as plans develop. specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer. Comments are being invited on the plan until Friday 6 December 2019. For more information, visit tfwm.org.uk/