Reignite returned for its third event ‘Global Stages – Reframing the Creative Industries in York’, bringing together 250 guests from York’s creative and business communities. The event explored York’s ascent…

York Restaurant Week has had its most successful event to date in terms of the boost in trade for hospitality businesses, quelling concerns around potential reduced consumer spending. The initiative…

Colour & Light 2024 ran from 7th – 25th February 2024. The project transformed part of the city with a vibrant light display during the colder winter months, to bring…

The historic York Mansion House was transformed into a vibrant hub of cultural celebration last night as York welcomed Lunar New Year with a dazzling event. With traditional performances and…

Periodically, York BID brings together data from a variety of sources in order to shed light on the economic performance of York city centre. This report focuses on the quarter…

York BID hosts rejuvenation days with help from key partners, to improve the appearance of infrastructure across the city centre. The project focuses on refreshing tired-looking benches, bike racks, bollards,…

It goes without saying that 2023 has been a challenging year for businesses operating on UK high streets. The cost of living crisis coupled with rising inflation has raised concerns…

York BID enjoyed another successful autumn of Ghosts in the Gardens; a popular trail that sees eerie figures residing in York’s beautiful city centre gardens. This year’s trail featured even…

Reignite: Economic Impact through Creative Industries launched in autumn to celebrate York’s creative sector and its significant impact on the local economy. The event brought together representatives across all sectors…