York BID Director calls for clarity on city-centre parking strategy
York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson is calling on City of York Council to set out its plans for city-centre parking, following the conclusion of an independent review focused on…
Read MoreThey’re back! Seventy ghosts to take over York streets this autumn
Ghosts in the Gardens is returning to York and this time; the ghosts are bringing even more friends with them. From Saturday 19th September to Sunday 1st November 2026, 70…
Read MoreGhosts After Dark returns to York with its biggest event yet
York’s ghosts will gather in York Museum Gardens this November for five nights of captivating storytelling and after-dark adventure. Running from Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th November 2026, Ghosts After…
Read MoreYork Economic Snapshot Webinar: Q2 2026 Review
Watch the recording of our quarterly webinar series exploring the economic forces shaping York city centre. In this session, we explored York’s economic performance during the second quarter of 2026.…
Read MoreYork City Centre Insights June 2026
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 MoreCreative Industries Growth Accelerates as Reignite XVI Strengthens the North’s Screen Economy
York continues to establish itself as a leading centre for the creative industries, screen production, cultural exchange and sector development as the Reignite network surpasses 3,500 attendees and builds momentum…
Read MoreJuly 2026 Newsletter
Classic arcade games come to life in York this August
York BID is inviting families to enjoy a spectacular free city-centre experience this summer as the Actual Reality Arcade returns to Parliament Street for the latest Family Friendly Saturday event.…
Read MoreAndrew Lowson: High streets are changing. That doesn’t mean they’re losing their value.
Andrew Lowson is Executive Director of York Business Improvement District. As the BID begins its third term, Andrew reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing York’s city centre, and why…
Read MoreBrand new city centre pop-up play area to open in York this summer
Families in York this summer will have a brand-new place to play, with the opening of The Tempest, an imaginative pop-up children’s play area on Parliament Street. Opening on Tuesday…
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