Reignite III: Global Stages – A retrospective by Rachel Bean
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…
Read MoreYork Restaurant Week breaks all-time record!
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…
Read MoreColour & Light has enjoyed another successful year!
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…
Read MoreLunar New Year Celebration at York Mansion House
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…
Read MoreYork City Centre Insights – Quarter 4 2023
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…
Read MoreArchived Newsletters
Browse York BID’s collection of newsletters from the past few months and learn more about our exciting calendar of events, business initiatives and partner updates. March 2024 Newsletter February 2024…
Read MoreYork BID rejuvenates the city across five days!
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,…
Read MoreYork City Centre Insights
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…
Read MoreThe award-winning Ghosts in the Gardens has another successful autumn!
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…
Read MoreSuccessful Media Arts Showcase Transforms York’s Creative Future
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…
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