The York Business Improvement District, or BID, is a specific area where businesses work together to invest in services, special projects and events. There are now more than 200 BID's across the UK, delivering economic and environmental benefits. As a business owner or manager within the York BID area, there are several ways your business and York city centre can benefit from programmes the BID delivers. Find out more about what the BID does and how the BID can help your business.
Magical, beautiful creatures have taken up residence in York city centre this Summer. But can you track them all down?! 
Simply use your phone to find a series of characters who are hidden near our planters and bug hotels. Once you have found a character there is a fun interactive element to enjoy.
Take a photo and share on social media - tag us with #yorkquest so we can see your pictures! It’s a fun and free activity to keep young people busy during the summer holidays.ā The York Quest app is free to use and is available now on Google Play Store or App Store.
Buzz About York 
Since Summer 2018, York BID has delivered annual floral displays to add vibrancy to the city centre and surrounding areas. This year the BID has expanded this project to deliver the nation’s biggest bee-friendly floral display. With a wildflower meadow, giant deckchair, pollinator fact files, bee hotels and flowers everywhere, there's plenty to see!
Find out all about this exciting project here.
This film highlights some of the other projects we have worked on during our first term.
York is a top destination to live, work, visit and study. We take pride in our city’s appearance and aim to ensure its upkeep is at its highest standard for its residents and visitors throughout the year. The York BID is committed to providing additional services to the core operations provided by the local authority and enhancing the city centre’s environment so that street and public spaces throughout are cleaner than ever before.
York is one of the friendliest cities in the UK and the BID is determined to help uphold this reputation. As a popular destination for its historical beauty and vibrant nightlife, the BID aims to make York a welcoming environment for all who visit the city centre. Our programmes focus on ensuring that everyone - tourists, shoppers, families and our very own residents - safely enjoy all that York has on offer.
York is the perfect location and backdrop for events and festivals. Rich with culture, commerce and talent, the city is an attraction for all to see. The BID works closely with festival organisers, trader associations and businesses to invest in promotional events and attractions that will maximise footfall and increase local economy.
The BID provides a strong collective voice for over 1,000 businesses in York city centre and supports projects that invest in the development and promotion of the BID area and businesses. We explore well-suited options that provide cost-saving and efficient services for the BID area and strategies that promote and market York as a retail and leisure experience.
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RT @MakeItYork: .@TheYorkBID & @CityofYork have partnered to invest in new technology that will offer valuable insights into Yorkās local eā¦
RT @BenTownCrier: Amazing big screen action in @CityofYork today for #york_shireday and I even bumped in to a Yorkshire superhero š¦øāāļø #Yorā¦
RT @VisitYorkBiz: Lovely to see @LordMayorYork @SheriffOfYork at our Visit York stall on St Sampsonās Square for Yorkshire Day today! #yorkā¦
RT @hudsonmoody: Thereās so much happening in #York this weekend for #YorkshireDay! Donāt miss the @yorkgin and @CrumbsCupcakery stallsš #ā¦
RT @PinderPhil: Happy Yorkshire Day #YorkshireDay #York_shireDay https://t.co/8pXQal7Csq
RT @MakeItYork: Today's the final day of #York_ShireDay celebrations across the city! šµļø It's been an incredible weekend of celebrating Goā¦
Who needs the #Olympics when you've got this on the big screen in York for #York_ShireDay? š https://t.co/yPQS8EbeXy
All roads lead to Yorkshire for #York_ShireDay! Come into town for the free film shows, great Yorkshire street foodā¦ https://t.co/eguHhHjGzG
Happy #York_ShireDay everyone! Photos by @milnerCreative #LoveYork https://t.co/iBTzrmKuHq
RT @VisitYork: Today's the final day of #York_ShireDay celebrations across the city! šµļø It's been an incredible weekend of celebrating Godā¦
More #York_ShireDay fun tomorrow (and the forecast's not bad š¤ ) https://t.co/AAHyw4IVC6
RT @pedalestrian: Apparently #york_shireday #yorkshireday is three days this year. So here's my bike with a little piece of bicycle craftsmā¦
RT @yorkgin: Happy #YorkshireDay weekend! š¤© May the rain b*gger off! š Come and find us at: šø St Sampsonās Square, York šø Victoria Quarā¦
RT @CharlotBurton: #york_shireday A very wet day, but a very happy day. Such a great thing for York to organise. Hopefully Saturday will haā¦
There's some amazing archive footage of #York on our big screens to enjoy over the #York_ShireDay weekend ā as wellā¦ https://t.co/qsli1mKlc8
Come and enjoy the #York_ShireDay fun! https://t.co/HSKkFSdbGm
RT @theyorkmix: There's two more days of #York_ShireDay fun in York, including film screenings, food stalls and a fab competitions #LoveYorā¦
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