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 @theyorkmix: How a new map is guiding tourists to some of York's best businesses @indieyorkmap https://t.co/ZARPxilKyT https://t.co/A2E…
RT @theyorkmix: How a new map is guiding visitors to some of York's best businesses @theyorkbid https://t.co/ZARPxilKyT https://t.co/Fhanx…
RT @yorkcivictrust: Our recently #restored street signs in #York are looking good in the sunshine today. Work completed in partnership with…
RT @YorkFoodFest: Good morning York. We're live in @Shambles_Market today from 11:30 with Ready Steady Cook. Suns shining so make sure you…
RT @cuffsandco: We've got a competition going on over on our Facebook to win 2 tickets for @yorkracecourse #ClassicEbor https://t.co/QLAn21…
#York, home to great independent & specialist biz. @TheRattleOwl & local indie scene in today's @yorkshirepost… https://t.co/Q17RJr6L7P
RT @fossgatefest: We can't help drooling when we see & smell @ambientetapas' #paella!!! https://t.co/ih0rOR5RLy
RT @YorkFoodFest: Building up to our September festival we will be looking at all our #AleTrail pubs in more detail......first up the Red L…
RT @YorkFoodFest: Live tonight at the Red Lion York is open Mic night with @vinniewhitehead starting at 6:30pm perfect end to your weekend…
@NYR_Official on #LowPetergate #York has a super summer deal on their Deliciously Ella body wash and lotion line. D… https://t.co/D4e7skspje
RT @cuffsandco: Celebrating #InternationalBeerDay with @44theshambles. Get 10% off our bottle opener cufflinks with the code BOTTLE #Brewer…
@fossgatefest this Sunday, Aug 6th! Food, drinks, live entertainment and music, brought to you by #Fossgate biz… https://t.co/g6zmXBobGu
A little extra time to build up that appetite. @YorkFoodFest is busy sourcing the best ingredients for today's… https://t.co/FXlNsz3srH
RT @YorkFoodFest: Morning York! It's #FoodieThursday up @Shambles_Market join us for ready steady cook from 11:30 and lunch from 12 @theyor…
RT @YorkFoodFest: Tomorrow from 12 we have "Dirty Fries" @Shambles_Market @theyorkbid #Cheese #Bacon #PulledBeed #Jalapenos #slaw #gravy #b…
Latest footfall figures for York city centre week commencing 24 July 2017. https://t.co/iY7aFYS8eo @YorkRetailForum
Catch the latest updates from the #Yorkbid in our July 2017 newsletter. https://t.co/FTUhsEnBI4
Proud to be celebrating #YorkshireDay in beautiful #York. Love all the #Yorkbid biz displays honouring our great… https://t.co/IBJCue85sT
RT @YorkRetailForum: Be sure to share your #YorkshireDay window displays and decorations #YorkRetail
#YorkshireDay is tomorrow and looks like #Yorkbid biz on @ShamblesYork will be celebrating in style!… https://t.co/mTtpv2Ek0P
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