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 @IamPaulWhiting: Thank you to the team at ITV for letting me come on tonight to talk about how York is very much open for business. Yes,…
RT @YorkRestaurantW: It's back! #YorkRestaurantWeek 2020 launches today. This year more than 60 restaurants are taking part, ready to serve…
RT @yorkwalls: Pleased to present Catherine with the @theyorkbid York Gift Card for spotting the first blooming daffodil. Many thanks @they…
RT @NPTYorkcity: Despite what is being said. Most of #York is OPEN. #yorkfloods #flooding only at riverside. @CityofYork and @EnvAgency…
RT @YorkshireMuseum: SAVE THE DATE! The Eboracum Roman Festival returns on the 29-31 May 2020, to take visitors on an historic journey back…
Thanks David – York city centre is very much open for shopping and socialising https://t.co/jeJbTNthaJ
RT @NPTYorkcity: Our city team are braving the weather today, they will be out in full force around the city centre!
RT @PinderPhil: Great work by the @theyorkbid staff team to facilitate in bringing this family friendly event to York in September, one of…
RT @NPTYorkcity: Joint patrols in #York city centre today. Officers from @NPTYorkcity Working closely with @YorkBIDRangers and @YorkTaskF…
By working with @NYorksPolice, our @YorkBIDRangers help to make York safe and secure https://t.co/EnLBaEDVXM
...The new signs incorporate contemporary wayfinding design, with an aesthetic that is in keeping with the heritage… https://t.co/Q4fdDEST6n
We’re excited to see these new groundworks taking place this week. They are the next phase in our Wayfinding projec… https://t.co/6KDag00dld
RT @Buttercrumble: We had a blast at @YorkFashionWeek's Brochure Launch with @JackieCrawford_ for 2020's amazing week-long fashion festival…
RT @InkGardener: What a launch for @YorkFashionWeek tonight! Wonderful crowd, fabulous gin cocktails and a stunning brochure. Soooo chuffed…
RT @sierra18NY: Well wasn’t in bed long. Car and occupant stuck in flood water at Naburn. The a1222 near front street is now closed. DO NOT…
RT @maltingsyork: For all the folks asking we are open for business as usual the river #Ouse maybe in flood (heavily) but @YorkCityCentre i…
RT @daviddunninguk: Here’s Flood latest from our friends and news partners at York Mix , we work together a lot to make sure we got #york c…
One of our four key programmes is ‘Safe and Secure’ – and during January 2020 @YorkBIDRangers alongside partner age… https://t.co/gCz9HJCUes
RT @YorkRetailForum: Please come and shop as normal in #York, we'll be open for business - flood defences in place to protect the City. htt…
RT @YorkWeatherStn: SEVERE WEATHER WARNING. The Met office has issued a AMBER warning for HEAVY RAIN AND GALE FORCE WINDS. Tonight: Heavy r…
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