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.
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RT @coppergateyork: Our twirling dancing umbrellas cheer up a dull day and play with the sun on a bright day #brollywalk #onlyinyork https:…
Did you know the York BID offers a Savings Advisory Service exclusively to its levy paying businesses? We have alre… https://t.co/z4BFKdFTwk
RT @CraftSavvyUK: Would your employees or colleagues be interested in getting on board to save BIG and support York? Memberships from just…
RT @BenMinsterFM: The Bellman is becoming a walking, shouting and bell ringing tourist attraction! More #Oyez selfies on @shamblesinyork to…
RT @Oxfam_York: The fight against plastic pollution takes innovation. Like these beeswax food wraps, an environmentally friendly alternativ…
RT @MORMUSIC: JUST ARRIVED!!! @eddievanhalen #Wolfgang #evh #evhwolfgang - upgraded with @FU_Tone #brassblock #usewhattheprosuse #preowned…
The latest weekly footfall figures are in for York city centre, for the w/b 13 May. Snapshot below, full stats on o… https://t.co/rBIs8vBvTO
RT @YorkBIDRangers: We patrol with @NPTYorkcity in York city centre on a regular basis. These important partner links help us to continuou…
RT @SophieChocLady: A fantastic opportunity for a historic city like York where too many listed buildings with too many operational challen…
RT @janbooks: Thieves at work in Bootham - wallet stolen from behind the counter in the bookshop 22nd May lunchtime. Be vigilant - I clearl…
RT @CityofYork: Welcome to the Rt Hon @LordMayorYork Cllr Janet Looker and the 2019-2020 Civic party and a huge thank you to the 2018-2019…
Not only a security measure and a great source of information – pretty handy seat in the sunshine too! https://t.co/K8OlChcIv6
RT @yorkcivictrust: Fabulous repair work has been carried out for YCT by Dave Barnes of Barnzforge. This work was to the gas lantern in fro…
St Sampson's Square is nearly there! https://t.co/A1CzohRECr
This wonderful garden by @AskhamBryan College students and staff won gold at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show – and… https://t.co/iPc7Mo8x6h
Anyone for tennis, vintage shopping, photography or musical comedy? 44 things to do in York this weekend… https://t.co/zgwTxUTrzS
If you want to learn about @York_Minster's bold plans to create a new public square, cycle path and sensory garden,… https://t.co/aVtSy1dHM3
The latest footfall figures are in for York city centre – these cover the week beginning 6 May. Snapshot below, mor… https://t.co/hyIbEcv3fN
Some encouraging figures in here from @MakeItYork, including footfall holding up last year https://t.co/qEcIME2YYw
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