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.
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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@yorkmumbler @theyorkmix @BenYorkMix @misscharlesyork @Laura_Castle Congratulations Emily!
RT @YorkBIDRangers: Meet Lewis, one of our team members who is out and about on patrol in the city today with @NYorksPolice @NYP_York ! @t…
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RT @yorkrescueboat: As a small local charity we couldn't survive without the support of the local community. If you can host one of our col…
Have we missed international tourism in York? 4.3% of approx 7 million visitors are international travellers. Howev… https://t.co/COEKvF8swM
The deadline for feedback on the @mccyork vision has been extended until Monday 4th Oct. If you haven't taken part… https://t.co/v6qrTtYWgF
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RT @CityofYork: With over 500 responses received, the deadline for residents & businesses to share their views on the My City Centre Vision…
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@frazzelnut @sainsburys @CityofYork @AshleyMasonYork Thanks for the heads up, our cleaning team is headed there now!
Has anyone seen this Lamb? Please let us know so we can get it back to its owner ASAP https://t.co/N1EzKm4VAf
@yvettemcx Hi Yvette, We will do everything we can here! Our Street Rangers and Street Cleaners are on it now, Plea… https://t.co/4W9HNXKkE0
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