The new chairman of a Birmingham business improvement district has set out a bold vision for the area which could see it hosting 'Westoberfest' - the UK's largest real ale festival.
Gerald Manton has taken over the post with Westside BID which encompasses the city's famous Broad Street, a district hit particularly hard during the pandemic because of its large number of hospitality venues.
Mr Manton, who was born in Castle Vale and lives in Sheldon, has now set out his stall with plans to hold night markets, events to celebrate New Year's Eve and what he claims will be the biggest real ale festival in the UK.
