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.
The great #YorkGiftCard giveaway starts a week today (Sat 25 Jan) at the @VisitYork visitor centre – 400 x £5 gift… https://t.co/iNRY54Z76f
Our fantastic Town Crier @BenMinsterFM is always ready to shout about great new things happening in York city centr… https://t.co/dqYbYrbWWE
Just over two weeks to go to the ‘Fanastical Fiction and Fairy Tales’ themed York Ice Trail! We're delighted to sup… https://t.co/JGP6xnJkHU
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One of the latest York businesses to accept the #YorkGiftCard is The Edinburgh Woollen Mill on Shambles – and they'… https://t.co/ObcpQEJn7N
RT @AndrewWaller1: Good to get the chance to talk face to face with @PinderPhil @YorkRetailForum about budget decisions by @CityofYork…
RT @CleggsYork: NEW STOCK We have lots of new stock in the shop after the revamp. Look out for more delights coming later in the week. We…
RT @indieyorkmap: ✨👏🎉 A big heartfelt welcome to new Indie York member The Little Yorkshire Candle Company and congratulations on the openi…
Our trade waste partner Forge Recycling offers a service that operates seven days a week with great options for rec… https://t.co/hsy7H3Onn6
RT @naylor_tony: From January's @bbcgoodfood. I've refreshed our York city guide with new entries on @CaveCochon @RootsYork @ShamblesKitche…
RT @YorkBIDRangers: Have you registered your business key holders with @NYorksPolice ? It’s super helpful in the event of an out of hours i…
RT @NPTYorkcity: Your local neighbourhood police team will be attending the Red Tower on 13/01/20 12:00 - 13:00. Come and meet the Police,…
RT @TheJorvikGroup: Unfortunately, DIG is still closed for refurbishment and will re-open again on 13th January. Plan your next visit here:…
RT @indieyorkmap: @janetteraybooks on Bootham - York one day book fair on Saturday 11th 10-4pm at @yorkracecourse Not to be missed! This im…
We’re delighted to support the York Ice Trail again this year – look out for our four #StarWars inspired sculptures… https://t.co/n9kneJrfcG
RT @York_Minster: A revised draft York Minster Neighbourhood Plan has now been published for six weeks of public consultation online and we…
RT @York_Minster: Delighted to be the venue to help launch this year's #YorkIceTrail20 ❄️❄️ This February we'll be one of 40 locations tak…
The York Ice Trail is back! We can't wait to see all the fantastic sculptures... https://t.co/X6xyYLH6y4… https://t.co/WZstFZgQf3
RT @YorkDigitalCity: CALLING High Petergate businesses📢 Do you want to improve your connectivity? We are working on group deals for #York…
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