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 City Centre Insights July 2025

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…
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York BID launches ‘Support York’ initiative during Bootham Bar Conservation Works

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…
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York launches epic Rugby Ball Hunt to celebrate Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

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…
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York City Centre Insights June 2025

York BID collaborates regularly with data providers to brings together key economic metrics, offering valuable insights into the city’s performance over time. This report is structured into sections that highlight…
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York BID announce new Night Safe Officers to keep city centre safe and orderly

York BID are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new Night Safe Officer programme dedicated to making York’s thriving nighttime scene safer and more welcoming for everyone. Starting…
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York BID unveils bold new vision for 2026–2031 at milestone AGM

York BID marked a decade of delivery last night (16 July) with the official launch of its new business plan for 2026-2031, unveiled at a packed Annual General Meeting, at…
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Artist Opportunity: Parliament Street Cabinet Boxes

York Business Improvement District (BID) has secured permission from the City of York Council to vinyl wrap a series of cabinet boxes on Parliament Street in central York. We are…
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Upcoming Events

Tommy Treebark’s Wild Adventure

York BID have partnered with local artist Selkie Ray to create a brand-new family friendly trail, celebrating Yorkshire’s wild animals, from 25th April to 14th September 2025. Hidden on brightly…
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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…
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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…
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York Restaurant Week

Discover delicious dining on a budget with York Restaurant Week. Enjoy a huge variety of offers on food and drink, from over 100 eateries in York city centre, all temptingly…
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Volunteers painting posts on King's Staith

September 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. The September sessions will take place on Tuesday…
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York Art Trail

Make the most of summer with the York Art Trail! Explore over 25 murals across York City Centre, from a giant peregrine falcon on Back Swinegate to 12 colourfully painted…
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Martyn’s Law

Join us for an informative evening to find out more about Martyn’s Law, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, and what it means for your business. The free event…
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Free Bike Marking

York BID have partnered with North Yorkshire Police and SecureCycle York to provide free BikeRegister marking on Wednesday 3rd September, from 9:30am to 2pm at Minster Yard, York Minster. Registering…
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Live for St Leonard’s 2025

York’s homegrown music festival is back! Live for St Leonard’s takes place every day between 5pm – 9pm, from Friday 19th to Saturday 27th September. Live For St Leonard’s is a…
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