Category Archives: Digbeth Residents Association

Eastside Masterplan – MADE’s response

Regular readers of DiG may remember Midlands Architechture and the Designed Environment (MADE) holding a Public Exhibition and Consultation for the Eastside Masterplan on 12th March. As a result of the event, MADE were able to compose the following response … Continue reading

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DRA’s response to an LDO

As was discussed at the Digbeth Summit in February, Digbeth is to become an Enterprise Zone should Birmingham City Council’s proposal be followed-through. Part of the proposal includes relaxed planning restrictions regarding the change of use of existing buildings. This … Continue reading

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Calling all cricket fans!

When: Thursday 7th – Monday 11th June Where: Edgbaston Cricket Ground Local business Latifs are offering all Digbeth residents a £5 discount on tickets to see the England v West Indies Investec Test Match (Thursday 7th- Monday 11th June). In … Continue reading

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Eastside Masterplan – Digbeth Residents Association’s Response

Individuals, businesses and other local stakeholders were recently invited to respond to a draft Eastside Masterplan. Anyone attending MADE’s event in early March, would have already had their opportunity to feed their thoughts into an overall response. As the body … Continue reading

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DRA – Meeting tonight!

Just a reminder that the April meeting of Digbeth Residents Association will take place this evening, at 6pm, in the Nomad room, ground floor Zellig, Custard Factory. Today’s meeting is an open meeting for anyone interested in attending; the topic … Continue reading

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April Meeting of DRA

When: Monday 2nd April, 18:00 Where: Nomad Room, Zellig, Custard Factory, Digbeth The next meeting of Digbeth Residents Association will take place on Monday 2nd April at 6pm in the Nomad room, ground floor Zellig, Custard Factory. This will be … Continue reading

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Green Restaurant Award success for Digbeth!

Birmingham’s most sustainable and environmentally-aware dining establishments are recognised for their efforts at the annual Birmingham Green Restaurant Awards. Prizes are presented in four categories, along with an overall winner. The categories are: Waste Management, Energy Reduction, Staff and Community, … Continue reading

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Shabana to Save our Markets!

Our local MP, Shabana Mahmood, has been a vocal supporter of Digbeth Residents Association, attending the Digbeth Summit in February; fighting our corner regarding the proposed Digbeth Enterprise Zone by writing to Birmingham City Council on our behalf; and questioning … Continue reading

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Get On Your Bike Digbeth!

Stuart, Manager of On Your Bike in Digbeth, has extended a special offer just for Digbeth residents: We would like to offer half price bike hire during the months of March and April to members of Digbeth Residents Association. We … Continue reading

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DRA at the 2012 St Patrick’s Festival

This weekend was all about the Irish community coming out in force in Digbeth to celebrate the day of their patron saint, St Patrick. Naturally, DRA was involved in the festivities, attending the Launch Party on Friday evening with tickets … Continue reading

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