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 September 2026
Insights, News
This monthly insights report brings together a range of data sources to highlight the key trends shaping York city centre’s economic performance, helping local businesses make informed decisions. For further…
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Giant Inflatable Spider to crawl into York city centre this Halloween
News, Projects
York BID is inviting families to enjoy a spooky free city-centre experience this Halloween as a giant inflatable spider arrives for the latest Family Friendly Saturday event. Appearing on Saturday…
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Big ideas and new connections as Momentum York returns
News, Projects
York’s professional services sector will come together for an afternoon of fresh ideas, local success stories and new connections as Momentum York returns this November. The free conference takes place…
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York’s music fans help raise £5,550 for St Leonard’s Hospice
News, Projects
Nine evenings of live music brought crowds to Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square as Live For St Leonard’s returned for its sixth year. Organised by York BID in partnership…
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York City Centre Insights August 2026
Insights, News
Our monthly insights report provides an overview of the key economic performance indicators for the most recent month available. Data is typically made available a month in arrears. More detailed…
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Andrew Lowson: What happens when a city comes together?
Blog
Andrew Lowson is Executive Director of York Business Improvement District. As York Food & Drink Festival fills the city centre, he reflects on the people whose commitment helps make York…
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More than 115 venues serve up offers for York Restaurant Week
News, Projects
York’s biggest celebration of dining out returns next month, and you can now explore hundreds of offers from more than 115 venues across the city. York Restaurant Week will run…
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St Helen’s Square given full refresh through volunteer efforts and new public artwork
News, Projects
St Helen’s Square has been given a new look this week following a series of volunteer-led Rejuvenation Days and the installation of new public artwork coordinated by York BID. Across…
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Ghosts After Dark
Ghosts After Dark is returns to York with its biggest event yet. Running from Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th November 2026, Ghosts After Dark will see all 70 sculptures from…
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Ghosts in the Gardens
From September, York’s streets and green spaces will once again play host to a city-wide gathering of ghostly figures as our Ghosts in the Gardens take their place across historic…
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Momentum York
Momentum York, York’s Professional Services Conference, returns on Wednesday 18th November from 12-7pm at The Milner York. Join over 100 professionals for a dynamic half‑day conference, featuring an expo of…
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Giant Inflatable Spider
The Giant Inflatable Spider will be scuttling along the back streets of York this Halloween! Don’t miss this spooky photo opportunity and memorable close-up encounter on Saturday 31st October. You…
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York Economic Snapshot Webinar
Join our next Quarterly Insights Webinar on Thursday 12th November, 10–11am, as we review York’s economic performance during July, August and September 2026. Drawing on the latest city centre data, we’ll explore…
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