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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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“There’s no limit to where we can go”: Business leaders back York’s growth ambitions at Momentum York
News, Projects
York’s service business leaders have expressed strong confidence in the city’s future, highlighting major investment projects, a thriving professional services sector and a growing ambition to champion York as a…
Read More York’s safe & welcoming venues celebrated at inaugural Best Bar None Awards
News, Projects
City centre pubs, bars, restaurants, clubs and entertainment venues have been recognised for their commitment to providing safe, welcoming and enjoyable experiences at the inaugural York Best Bar None Awards. Hosted by York BID on Thursday 11 June,…
Read More York’s safe and welcoming nightlife recognised with fifth Purple Flag award
News, Projects
York has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s safest and most welcoming evening destinations after securing Purple Flag accreditation for a fifth consecutive year. The internationally recognised…
Read More York City Centre Insights April 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…
Read More Project Brief: St Helen’s Square Cabinet Boxes
News, Projects
York Business Improvement District (BID) has secured permission to vinyl wrap a series of cabinet boxes in and around St Helen’s Square in central York. We are looking to work…
Read More Meet Jumbo the Elephant on Coney Street in York
News, Projects
York BID is inviting families to enjoy a spectacular free city-centre experience this spring as a life-sized animatronic elephant arrives for the latest Family Friendly Saturday event. Appearing on Saturday…
Read More Turner Prize and BAFTA-Nominated Artists to Headline Reignite XV: Liftoff in York
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Internationally acclaimed artists and filmmakers, including Turner Prize nominee Heather Phillipson and BAFTA-nominated artist and filmmaker Larry Achiampong, will join emerging creatives in York this June for Reignite XV: Liftoff…
Read More New conference shines a light on York’s thriving professional services sector
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A new event celebrating York’s growing professional services community is set to launch this summer, bringing together businesses from across the city to connect, collaborate and help shape the future…
Read More Upcoming Events
Tommy Treebark’s Wild Adventure
Tommy Treebark’s Wild Adventure has returned from 10th April to 13th September 2026, with new animals to discover around the city. Track down 55 wild Yorkshire animals hidden on brightly…
Read More 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 Wednesday 2nd, Friday 4th, and Tuesday 8th. Each…
Read More York Art Trail
As the weather’s getting warmer, it’s the perfect time to discover the York Art Trail! These striking murals are here to help animate York’s shopping streets, adding a pop of…
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