Christmas Opening Hours 2023

December 14, 2023

Run out of milk? Need some batteries for a new toy? Whatever the reason, these are the Christmas opening hours for those High Street shops you just can’t do without. Open on Christmas Day The following shops on Kings Heath High Street will be open on Christmas day, for your last-minute essentials: Shop 24/7 Express […]

Hidden Gems – Seesaw Opticians

November 30, 2023

Sale! From the 1st to the 12th of December 2023, Seesaw Opticians are offering 30% off their entire range! As soon as you walk into Seesaw Opticians on Poplar Road, you immediately realise that this is not just any old high street optician. The atmosphere is warm and cosy, incense and calming music drift on […]

Kings Heath Christmas Gift Guide 2023

November 28, 2023

It’s December, and that can mean only one thing; Christmas shopping. But why brave the crowds in the Bullring when everything you need is available in Kings Heath? From the essentials, to presents great and small, we’ve got you covered when it comes to all things Christmas gifts in Kings Heath. Christmas Essentials There are […]

York Supplies Community Co-op are hiring!

November 23, 2023

Shop Manager York Supplies want to hear from you if you have retail experience and a keen interest in DIY and/or gardening! Could you lead a small and dedicated team  friendly to maintain their friendly and knowledgeable customer service? Can you drive sales and deliver new initiatives? Do you share their values of community service, […]

Hidden Gems – Kings Heath Mirrors and Lighting

November 6, 2023

Hidden Gems: Kings Heath Mirrors and Lighting One of the veterans of the High Street, Kings Heath Mirrors and Lighting has seen it all in their 38 years on Kings Heath High Street – in fact, current manager Jaz reckons every single other shop has changed in the time they’ve been around. Jaz’s dad, Ali, […]

Jobs in Kings Heath – 2nd November

November 2, 2023

Kings Heath Jobs Board Highlighting the most recent jobs available on Kings Heath High Street. Dessert Express Dessert Express (inside Shop 24/7 Express) are looking for an experienced staff member to join their team and craft excellent desserts. Apply in-store or contact via 07707 638 122. Dwell Homecare Dwell Homecare are looking for compassionate care […]

The WKHNDR with Revuie

October 30, 2023

Who are Revuie? Kings Heath BID is partnering with Birmingham-based hospitality review app, Revuie. Revuie are looking to authenticate reviews for bars and restaurants, starting with Birmingham. Every review must include a photo or video of the restaurant, and can include a 140 characters to let others know about the place in a nutshell. They […]

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What’s On – Halloween in Kings Heath 2023

October 23, 2023

Halloween in Kings Heath Looking for some spooky activities for the little ones this half term? Or in the mood for some seasonal dress-up yourself? Look no further than these amazing events for all ages taking place in and around Kings Heath. Halloween for kids… The Pumpkin Challenge 28th Oct – 5th Nov: Take part […]

Kings Heath & Brandwood Litter Pickers Newsletter

October 20, 2023

No doubt you will have seen the intrepid Kings Heath & Brandwood Litter Pickers out and about helping to keep all of the streets in the neighbourhood clean and tidy. They’ve just produced a first newsletter to highlight the valuable work that they do and you can read that here. The newsletter includes an interview […]

Brum Rocks

October 20, 2023

Misfits Music, a Moseley based charity, have some opportunities for businesses to get involved in their high profile “Brum Rocks” project. They are offering a range of options to suit all budgets from participating in a free workshop to placing an ad in their show programme, and other advertising and merchandising opportunities. This year they […]

Kings Heath Street Fest Returns!

September 8, 2023

Download Flyers for Kings Heath Street Fest Here!   KINGS HEATH STREET FESTIVAL FINAL POSTER PDF      

Kings Heath BID helping businesses to save money

September 7, 2023

Place Support Partnership – A Case Study Earlier this year, the BID began working with Place Support Partnership (PSP), a consultancy working nationwide with BIDs helping their members save money on essential overheads such as gas and electricity, telecoms and card processing payments (among other things). PSP spent a day in Kings Heath, holding a […]

Update From BCC on High Street Barriers

September 6, 2023

From Birmingham City Council:   In 2020, an area of on-street parking on Kings Heath High Street was suspended to create more space for pedestrians as part of the emergency Covid response.  This was done in good faith and in response to views expressed by parts of the local community as to how the environment […]

Queens Heath 2023

June 12, 2023

Queens Heath is back for 2023!  Kings Heath’s annual pride event will be retuning on Sunday 18th June, from 12pm to 6pm. Since 2021, the event has seen thousands come to Kings Heath to celebrate pride and our LGBTQIA+ community, with free live music performances, face painting, drinks deals, special surprises and giveaways. This year, […]

BID Manager Update: May 2023

May 19, 2023

BID Manager Update – May 2023 Firstly, thank you to every business that voted in the recent renewal ballot. With such a close result, every vote really did make a difference! The BID’s commitment to every business for the next five years is to do our best to make sure you are getting value from […]

Kings Heath United Against Racism: Unity Weekender Festival

May 8, 2023

Kings Heath United Against Racism will be holding a Unity Weekender Festival from Friday 12th May – Sunday 14th May. Members of Kings Heath’s diverse community, including anti-racist activists and local venue owners are coming together under the banner of Kings Heath United Against Racism to ensure racist Islamophobic attacks don’t go unchallenged and to […]

Take Part in the Kings Heath Coronation Competition!

May 2, 2023

To celebrate the Coronation Bank Holiday Weekend, we’ve launched a Crown Decorating Competition! Print your own template or pick one up from our amazing local businesses: SeeSaw Opticians, Armadillo, Hedshed and the Kings Heath Library and decorate your crown however you like, there are no rules, just be creative and have fun! Once the crown […]

Easter in Kings Heath

March 30, 2023

Happy Half Term!  With the Easter holidays upon us and the long Bank Holiday weekend coming up, there’s plenty happening in the Heath!  See our guide to all the Easter events and the places we recommend visiting whether you’re celebrating the two week holiday or the four day break! FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS On Bank Holiday […]

Kings Heath BID’s response to latest no campaign

March 29, 2023

Dear Kings Heath business,   As we approach the end of the BID ballot, it is a shame that we once more are having to deal with and respond to the lies being spread about the BID.   The deliberate conflation of the BID and the LTN is unhelpful, disingenuous and, as with everything else […]

February Update from Town Centre Manager Matt

March 21, 2023

Kings Heath’s Town Centre Manager, Matt, works behind the scenes to improve the area and support local businesses to ensure Kings Heath continues to be a thriving community.  Here’s an update from Matt, detailing what he has been up to in February.    Aside from dealing with everything involved in the ballot, positive and negative, […]