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 @YorkBIDRangers: Great demonstration by @yorkrescueboat and @NorthYorksFire earlier on today on the Ouse! #saferYork #teamwork https://t…
RT @YorkBIDRangers: Second video of the day! One of our team refreshing their skills using the throw bags on the River Ouse this afternoon!…
RT @NPTYorkcity: Lots happening in the city today, we have a large screen TV in St Helens square @SaferYork and this will be playing safety…
RT @YorkBIDRangers: Getting ready for Yorkshire day in the city centre! Watch Chicken Run on St Sampson’s square, have a go at the @minster…
On #york_shireday – 1 August – the Yorkshire Bar and Grill is offering buy one, get one half price on all their sun… https://t.co/Wy4IdgFEwv
You can meet the emergency services in York city centre tomorrow (Sat 20 July) – @NYorksPolice, @NorthYorksFire,… https://t.co/PAANQKeukv
A free cup of #Yorkshire Tea for all @citycruisesyork passengers on 1 August – one of the many great #York_ShireDay… https://t.co/XYwi7o5bcc
Competitions, activities, film shows, live music and special offers – for all the details about #york_shireday in Y… https://t.co/mjrgezH5Sf
To celebrate their 100th birthday – and the all-new #York_ShireDay in York – those wonderful people at @Bettys are… https://t.co/vqpW9NZZDN
Hearty congratulations to @Bettys on your 100th birthday – and for serving up an impeccably fine dining experience… https://t.co/YAw93eENNv
Comment from our executive director Andrew Lowson on this news: ‘The fact that a well-known retailer is showing suc… https://t.co/f8p6xOGrKq
RT @NPTYorkcity: We shall be on Queens Staith, York. This Saturday, between 11am and 5pm for a #River #Safety #community day, where you can…
RT @coppergateyork: Have you seen the incredible @vangoghexpo here in Coppergate at @yorkstmarys? It?s a spectacular fusion of #fineart fro…
The latest stats are in for York city centre footfall, covering the week beginning 8 July. For the full figures see… https://t.co/zbMzDmNQDe
A free screening of Chicken Run on the giant outdoor screen is part of the family fun in York this #York_ShireDay https://t.co/cb3JtUlDRz
RT @iamreusable: Thank you very much to @CityofYork @theyorkbid for cleaning up the areas we mentioned. Over the weekend and following week…
RT @BenMinsterFM: 22 followers off 4,000! Please follow me for regular updates on @Scouting4Girls @007 @Marvel and oh @minsterfm stuff with…
RT @LittleVikingsUK: We’d really recommend a visit to @YorkMansionHse with kids. Ours absolutely loved exploring it, especially making thei…
The countdown to #York_ShireDay is on! It's going to be a fantastic day of free fun for all the family, featuring m… https://t.co/52lE2bgXxJ
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