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.
Great new exhibition at DIG, which is one of the city's attractions to accept the #YorkGiftCard https://t.co/D30ph8nyt4
Dare you go to this spooky show? Treat a drama-loving friend to a #YorkGiftCard and they can spend it on any Theatr… https://t.co/HdHE9hMf9E
A great Christmas offer from The Entertainer, one of more than 200 York city centre businesses which accept the new… https://t.co/jEYbATsXpY
Some wonderful artwork at Blossom Street, another of the retailers which takes the #YorkGiftCard https://t.co/yPsxAQLXo5
Looks good… and of course @Zatchels takes the #YorkGiftCard! https://t.co/K6OFv02ZE6
The latest footfall figures are in for York city centre, covering the week beginning 4 November. Snapshot below, fu… https://t.co/35t6nqbARn
RT @YorkBizWeek: We’re here today at the inaugural York Hospitality Conference and looking forward to discovering more about engaging and d…
Thanks to all the delegates who came to #HCYork19 and our expert speakers - Ben Fry @BenMinsterFM Linda Moir… https://t.co/gAbq9Ohopt
RT @YorkHospConf19: Clare Hutchinson tells us how to make your position and business appealing to the best candidates for you @OneToOne_R #…
RT @YorkHospConf19: Now the fun starts, with the “future panel” at #HCYork19 - 6 of York’s youngest and brightest talents answering your qu…
RT @YorkHospConf19: Lovely welcome by Andrew Lowson from the @theyorkbid #HCYork19 @MakeItYork https://t.co/fOGgRMrpCm
RT @YorkHospConf19: Even at the biggest events letting personalities shine & saying thank you makes a huge difference! Thank you @putneyred…
RT @YorkHospConf19: Philip Bolton from @TheGrandYork and Claire Ansley from @LNER telling us about retention, motivation, and career develo…
RT @YorkBizWeek: “The best ideas come from those who work directly with the customer.” Linda Moir on the best way to engage and empower sta…
RT @NYorksPolice: Please bear in mind that the road is still closed, and is likely to remain so for some time. Thank you for your continued…
Great to see @YorkBizWeek underway! Looking forward to the York Hospitality Conference at the @PrincipalYork tomorr… https://t.co/ik4jkGzE9Q
RT @micnx: So... This is happening...! Well done to @TheYorkBID for really shouting about the coming soon York Gift Card - https://t.co/hEm…
@LeedsBID Congratulations - great result!
RT @YorkBizWeek: Partner Spotlight - great to be working with @theyorkbid on this year's #YorkBizWeek19. Check out the week's events progra…
RT @coppergateyork: It's tonight - join us from 5.30pm for our #Christmas lights switch-on. And with a new compère - delighted to have the…
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