Your York BID 

Working together for a stronger York

Your York BID 

Working together for a stronger York

Delivering services which make York a great place to work, live, visit, study and do business.

York Business Improvement District (BID) is working on behalf of local businesses to deliver key investments and economic growth for York city centre.

Featured Projects

A reassuring presence in the city centre

Keeping our city beautiful and clean

Discover delicious dining on a budget

Experience Ghosts in the Gardens like never before!

York’s Future Developments

Explore York’s future vision with proposed development projects for the coming years. Get involved and have your say for the local community.

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Latest News & Insights

New Murals Unveiled in York’s North Street Gardens

14 October 2024

York BID, in collaboration with York Cares and the City of York Council’s Eco Team, is proud to announce the completion of a transformative mural project in North Street Gardens,…

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Paddington Visits York!

9 October 2024

York BID is excited to announce the arrival of a very exciting visitor and VIB to York city centre. Paddington has taken up residence in Dean’s Park to celebrate the…

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Record breaking year for Live for St Leonard’s

3 October 2024

York BID is thrilled to announce that York’s homegrown music festival, Live for St Leonard’s, has broken all previous records, raising a whopping £6,180 for St Leonard’s Hospice. It brings…

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Phase One of the Snickelway Rejuvenation Project is Complete

23 September 2024

York BID is delighted to announce that permanent festoon lighting has been installed in seven of the city’s key snickelways, as part of an ambitious initiative to revitalise these historic…

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York BID and over 100 volunteers rejuvenate the Lendal Bridge area

18 September 2024

York BID has coordinated a project to improve the appearance of York’s street furniture, with the help of partners and volunteers across the city. The project aims to refresh tired-looking…

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Sold out Reignite event celebrates inspiring collaborations

6 September 2024

Reignite returned for its fifth event ‘Unexpected Collaborations’ on Wednesday night. The event brought together over 250 creatives and business leaders to celebrate inspiring collaborations and foster new interdisciplinary partnerships.…

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York City Centre Insights Q2-2024

30 August 2024

York BID works regularly with data suppliers to bring together insights on the economic performance of York city centre. Our quarterly report references key metrics such as footfall, spend and…

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York BID AGM & A New Political Landscape – by Andrew Lowson

23 July 2024

150 people attended the York BID AGM! In my post-event/general election blog, I cover how maintaining the bottom line feels increasingly hard for businesses as cost pressures remain, yet there is…

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‘Outside the Box’ Stained Glass Murals Unveiled on The Stonebow

22 July 2024

‘Outside the Box’, a new public art project showcasing York’s stained glass archives, has been unveiled on The Stonebow this week, transforming the look and feel of the area. The…

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York BID hosts Annual General Meeting

12 July 2024

York BID welcomed local business representatives and partners to its Annual General Meeting last night, which took place at the Principal York Hotel Events Centre. Guests heard from a variety of speakers at…

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York Restaurant Week

It’s time to dine! York Restaurant Week is back, running from 14th to 20th October 2024, and the exclusive offers are now live! With over 100 participating eateries, now is…
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Ghosts In The Gardens

Cementing York’s reputation as one of the most haunted cities in Europe, York BID brings you Ghosts in The Gardens – historic sculptures in beautiful settings. York BID has again…
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Ghosts After Dark

Experience Ghosts in the Gardens like never before! Explore York Museum Gardens after dark and discover 45 ghostly sculptures inspired by York’s past, illuminated with dramatic lighting, smoke, and sound.…
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