News & Insights
How is the city centre evolving? What are the latest improvements the BID are delivering in the city? Find out about all the latest developments here…
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York BID Secures Renewal for a Third Term
News
The York Business Improvement District (York BID) has been successfully voted in for a third consecutive term, following a month-long ballot of BID levy-paying businesses. 91.4% of voters backed the…
Read More Mini murals inspired by city life unveiled on Parliament Street and Piccadilly
News, Projects
York BID has partnered with two local artists to transform worn out looking street furniture into vibrant works of art, celebrating York’s status as a UNESCO City of Media Arts…
Read More York City Centre Insights August 2025
Insights, News
York BID work with data suppliers to bring key economic metrics, offering valuable insights into the city’s performance over time. Our monthly report is structured into sections highlighting key indicators…
Read More York City Centre Insights July 2025
Insights, News
York BID work with data suppliers to bring key economic metrics, offering valuable insights into the city’s performance over time. Our monthly report is structured into sections highlighting key indicators…
Read More York BID launches ‘Support York’ initiative during Bootham Bar Conservation Works
News
York BID is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new initiative, Support York, a trial campaign designed to support businesses from 1-32 High Petergate during the ongoing Bootham Bar…
Read More York launches epic Rugby Ball Hunt to celebrate Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
News
On Thursday 14th August, the streets of York will transform into one giant game of hide and seek – with a rugby twist. To mark the countdown to Women’s Rugby…
Read More Upcoming Events
Support York
Shop local, win big, and keep High Petergate thriving during the Bootham Bar essential conservation works. Running until December, Support York encourages residents and visitors to support businesses on High…
Read More Ghosts in the Gardens
Ghosts in the Gardens returns from Friday 19th September to Sunday 2nd November, with nearly 60 ethereal sculptures taking their place across the city. Crafted in partnership with York-based creative…
Read More Ghosts: The Untold History
Step into the past with an intimate journey through one of York’s hidden gems to uncover the secrets hidden in the Snickelways and shadows. Enjoy a small group 40-minute tour…
Read More Reignite XI: Culture Makes Places
We’ve partnered with Aesthetica to bring you Reignite XI: Culture Makes Places, bringing together all of the UK’s UNESCO Creative Cities for an inspiring evening of presentations, discussion, and collaboration. Guests…
Read More Autumn Budget Business Brunch
We’re partnering with HSBC Bank UK and York St John University to bring you a post-budget brunch as part of the York Business Festival. Hear expert analysis from HSBC’s Senior Economist, Chris Hare, on…
Read More York Nutcracker Trail
The York Nutcracker Trail is back on 13th November! Running until 4th January, keep an eye on our socials to find out more in the coming weeks.
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