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.
This film highlights some of the projects we have worked on during our first term.
For more information on Covid-19, please go to our Coronavirus Business Support page.
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 @BenTownCrier: Happy #WorldTourismDay I love meeting visitors to @CityofYork as The TC @theyorkbid @VisitYork 👍 I’m proud of our shop…
RT @YNYGrowthHub: In the wake of further #COVID19 measures, this free webinar for Micro and Small businesses provides practical advice and…
RT @Winstonsofyork: To say thank you we are offering everyone 20% online or in store until midnight Friday. No code required. Thank you for…
RT @indieyorkmap: 🌟 A fun and socially distanced treasure trail around our city for all ages. Will you find the answers to the medieval and…
RT @Winstonsofyork: We love what the team @sashinyork are doing, really happy to support them however we can. #york #preventhomelessness #h…
York’s City Host Scheme Introduced to Provide Help & Advice to Visitors - Ison Harrison Solicitors https://t.co/JwI1NgkzVd
People across #York are doing incredible things to keep people safe. Something as simple as wearing a face covering… https://t.co/1w91MBYmJT
RT @CityofYork: As shielding advice changes, we want to remind you that help is still available if you or someone you know might need it.…
RT @CityofYork: From 7 October we’ll be carrying out important conservation works to stabilise Tower Two on the city walls with @YATNews…
With #coronavirus rates rising, we all need to be extra careful. Please do make use of the 17 hand sanitisers aroun… https://t.co/n0wvvMJx9c
RT @theyorkbid: A TASTE OF YORK! 25-27th SEPTEMBER We're very happy to share details of A Taste of York, a (small and safe) celebration of…
A TASTE OF YORK! 25-27th SEPTEMBER We're very happy to share details of A Taste of York, a (small and safe) celebra… https://t.co/XRuhkes5hQ
RT @LittleVikingsUK: Sad to see the pop-up popping off, but it was brilliant while it lasted. Well done @theyorkbid - more initiatives like…
The College Green pop-up has now popped off. Thanks to everyone who made it such a success, including the great tea… https://t.co/iXOeCPO5x0
RT @BenTownCrier: Happy to come and support your organisation with some bell ringing action 🔔 Great for an opening or launch and no cost…
RT @theyorkbid: Our street cleaners have been busy this morning cleaning graffiti from numerous businesses on Micklegate. #rapidresponse #s…
Our street cleaners have been busy this morning cleaning graffiti from numerous businesses on Micklegate.… https://t.co/Bsdf5dUnOq
RT @York_Minster: On Saturday, an exciting new exhibition is launching in the Chapter House! Treasures from York Minster's 300,000 strong…
You've only a few days left to make use of the College Green pop-up. Get along before it closes on Sunday night!… https://t.co/0FXTBUEqMJ
Our street cleaning teams got back to full capacity last month. Here's just a small selection of what they did… https://t.co/VKDkx7J2KJ
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