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 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.
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.
RT @yorkpress: Have you signed up? @YorkBIDRangers https://t.co/xgU8JGOkZo
Great to see the @YorkFoodFest up and running in the sunshine! And making the most of the all-new, open St Sampson'… https://t.co/erui55VJEg
RT @BenMinsterFM: The all new @ZaapThai now open on Lendal in York #Oyez #NewInYork #OnlyInYork @theyorkbid @MakeItYork @VisitYorkBiz https…
And an equally warm BID welcome to The Hilt axe throwing venue and restaurant, opening today on Goodramgate… https://t.co/xY09yfvrT5
Good to see new businesses opening in York! Welcome to @ZaapThai now open on Lendal https://t.co/yUbq4OzTf4 https://t.co/tohMYSoWN8
It’s great to see this growing. Any city centre businesses who want to join up please email yorkbid@forgerecycling.… https://t.co/3jyt4JoObj
Partnership working is key to our commitment to help keep York safe and secure. We work alongside @NPTYorkcity,… https://t.co/PyFNzB2bLX
Congratulations Ben! https://t.co/yaSaeLyNa4
RT @GoEYork: There are only *3 free tickets* remaining for our Future of Retail debate and networking event this Thursday! Grab yours now…
Some interesting ideas emerging from the @yorkcivictrust transport survey which we're supporting. There's still ple… https://t.co/hikwZdcPzY
RT @YorkCityFC: 58' - GOOOOOAAALLLL!!! KEMPSTER! Great play by Dyer down the right to win the ball and pass to Langstaff down the wing - h…
RT @minsterfm: NEW SHOP ALERT! @theyorkbid @theyorkmix @MakeItYork @YorkRetailForum @indieyorkmap https://t.co/Sf0CIzsLWx
The last time we saw the Shrek gang they joined us at the community day by the river in July. Now the jolly green o… https://t.co/8dIDy6ZX08
Happy birthday to the @YorkBIDRangers! They began working in York three years ago this week, and now it's hard to i… https://t.co/u7nYzm9KYw
RT @indieyorkmap: Please welcome @BottegaYork - La Bottega Cafe of Goodramgate! one of our latest Indie York members! Check out thier profi…
RT @indieyorkmap: A warm welcome to Daughter Cafe on Clifford Street -one of our latest new Indie York members! Check out their profile pag…
RT @JfYsl123: We have our venue we just need food for the event that we're doing for our families that are going through financial struggle…
Superb job! https://t.co/ExEtFSJYXD
What are your views on traffic in York? @yorkcivictrust and @QaResearch are conducting a transport survey of the ci… https://t.co/iVySkFhIYC
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