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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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Reignite Continues to Build Momentum for York’s Creative Industries
News, Projects
Next Event 18th March: Production & Creative Technologies Since launching in September 2023, the Reignite programme has become a powerful catalyst for York’s creative industries, bringing together cultural organisations, businesses,…
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York Restaurant Week returns in March 2026
News
York Restaurant Week, brought to you by York BID, returns from 9th–22nd March 2026, giving diners a full two weeks to enjoy exclusive offers across the city. Now established in…
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York Economic Snapshot: How York performed during the festive season in 2025
Insights
Watch the first in our new series of quarterly webinars exploring the economic forces shaping York city centre. In this session, we dive into key insights from the festive trading…
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York City Centre Insights November 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 insights report is structured into sections highlighting key indicators…
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Shop York returns for 2026 to celebrate and support York’s high streets
News, Projects
A popular campaign to support York’s city centre shops is returning for 2026. Shop York, a project from York BID, in partnership with Indie York, is designed to support York’s…
Read More York BID warns hospitality sector faces ‘disastrous blow’ as rateable values soar by 41%
Insights, News
York BID is warning that the city’s hospitality sector faces a potentially disastrous financial shock after new analysis revealed sharp increases in rateable values following the Valuation Office Agency’s latest…
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Reignite XII: The Future of Culture Sets the Stage for York’s Culture Strategy Launch
News
York will take a major step forward in shaping its cultural future with Reignite XII: The Future of Culture, taking place on Thursday 22nd January from 6-9pm. The evening begins…
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York Nutcracker Trail returns for 2025 with a kid’s takeover
News, Projects
York’s much-loved Nutcracker Trail is back this festive season – and this year, the kids are taking over! From 13th November 2025 to 4th January 2026, you can embark on…
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York City Centre Insights October 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 insights report is structured into sections highlighting key indicators…
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York Restaurant Week
York Restaurant Week returns from 9th to 22nd March 2026, giving diners a full two weeks to enjoy exclusive offers across the city. More than 100 venues are taking part…
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York Ice Trail
York Ice Trail, delivered by Make It York, is back on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th February 2026, from 10:30 am to 4pm. York BID is pleased to sponsor five…
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Rejuvenation Days
Join York BID to help keep York looking its best by cleaning and repainting street furniture like bike racks, benches, bollards, and more on Tuesday 17th and Thursday 19th March. Each volunteering session runs from 9am…
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Reignite XIII: Production & Creative Technologies
The 13th edition of York’s flagship cultural event series, Reignite, takes place on Wednesday 18th March at City Screen Picturehouse. This edition pulls back the curtain on some of York…
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Giant Inflatable Octopus
Enjoy a spectacular free city-centre experience this spring as a giant inflatable octopus arrives for York BID’s latest Family Friendly Saturday event. The giant octopus puppet is set to captivate…
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