Council tells struggling Birmingham pubs 'evolve with the times or be left behind'Digbeth pubs have blamed the authority for 'killing off' their historic venuesRoad works and a bus gate outside The Moseley Arms (Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live )Birmingham City Council's transport boss has told struggling pubs fearing they could go under that they 'need to evolve' with the times or be left behind. Digbeth pub owners say Birmingham City Council is "killing" their businesses (Image: Nick Wilkinson/BirminghamLive )In response to the publicans' concerns, Coun Mahmood said they needed to "evolve" with a changing city. ‌The cabinet member for environment and transport said: "The city centre is evolving and the food and beverage offer needs to evolve with it. ‌"You never know which way the council will shut the roads next," she said. Article continues belowWhen asked what action he would like to see from the cash-strapped council, Patrick said: "We need communication; actual support.

Source: The Times March 16, 2025 11:31 UTC