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 @SLHYork: "The Christmas Switch-on will be Thurs Nov 16. St Helen's Square will play host to the much-loved St Leonard's Hospice Light U…
Today @SkyNews are reporting live from York on the impact of rising prices @Shambles_Market @adamboultonSKY https://t.co/OjXlzDXgOF
RT @MadeYouLook1: 🎃🕷What an eye catching stall🕷@Shambles_Market @theyorkbid 🎃@VisitYorkBiz! 🕷🕸 People are talking about these awesome cakes…
RT @ecoyorkcyc: Big thanks to the volunteers who came and made such a big difference at Bell Farm yesterday - great work people! @YorkCares…
RT @EboracumYork: Even small Businesses can put compliance high on the agenda!.. https://t.co/FQS6AKj15Y
RT @SusieCawood1: @WilliamBirchLtd @YNYChamber Still a few places left for this Chamber event https://t.co/ICGntZY0a1 @NRM_Events @YNYChamb…
Work to restore the glorious @YorkMansionHse is well underway – could be re-open for business in early December https://t.co/jRT7plqJfx
Our street cleaning team was on hand to help with the clear up after this fire in the early hours of today… https://t.co/RjYSZXWpEL
RT @jonnybantam72: Lovely @theyorkbid @ATCMUK https://t.co/XdflWEEUwr
RT @EJKay2: Fantastic to hear of the initiatives by @theyorkbid. Interesting ideas to take back to @WakefieldBID https://t.co/uPTnnHYlDZ
The health of retail in York, energy bill savings and Christmas plans – all in our October newsletter… https://t.co/qVxe83LNPH
Founder of @yorkmumbler to speak at @YorkBiz Week entrepreneur's breakfast https://t.co/xDwisZrMOG https://t.co/CPLwdcSXn2
RT @yorkpress: Here's the latest on York's Community Stadium project. https://t.co/ZmjSuiCF1Y
The latest footfall figures are in for York city centre… https://t.co/ShZbWzbMXM https://t.co/6heUZPcuX5
Another of our @shopjacket treatments, this one can be found on #Goodramgate. Are you interested in a lease?… https://t.co/Poedh5xZVk
RT @yorkcivictrust: Works in progress! Our team are working to #restore the St Helen's Square benches in #York as part of our City Enhancem…
RT @YorkBIDRangers: Maggie and Stu , two of our street rangers out on patrol - contact us to discuss things that impact your business. We’d…
RT @Mikeleighcooper: Had fun photographing the Brolly Walk at @coppergateyork in Sept. I also published on Google Maps via @Ebor360: https:…
Shambles looks very different today! @yorkschocstory #terrys250 #chocolateweek https://t.co/W2sDIodcl3
Another exciting event taking over York soon… @ASFFest https://t.co/dFp99l5d9d
Let's connect. The BID team welcomes ideas and news from York BID businesses. Contact us by phone or email, or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.