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Task force set to tackle vanishing night economy

Birmingham Mail

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September 19, 2025

PLAN TO HELP BRUM'S AFTER-DARK BUSINESSES

- GURDIP THANDI Local Democracy Reporter

NEW plans to set up a task force to save Birmingham's 'disappearing' nighttime economy (NTE) have been welcomed.

Lyle Bignon, NTE ambassador for Birmingham, said the announcement of Mayoral Night Time Economy Commission for the West Midlands is vital to save the sector.

Mayor Richard Parker said he is recruiting members to join the commission to explore the challenges facing pubs, venues, cinemas, restaurants, street food stalls, and gyms, and identify what support the sector needs to thrive.

The nighttime economy makes up around a third of the entire West Midlands workforce with 120,000 working in hospitality.

Mr Bignon, who works for the Night Time Industries Association, said: “We welcome the announcement of the Mayoral Night Time Economy Commission for the West Midlands.

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