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 @NPTYorkcity: Good news, Caroline Sage has been found by @YorkBIDRangers in the city centre. Local Police officers are now with her.
RT @redkiteservices: Lovely to see @copperandwhite doing so well on @Shambles_Market today, just love her clothes https://t.co/dPVYNH9Xxv
A new Clean Air Zone within York's inside the inner ring road is now out for consultation – find out more and have… https://t.co/Wer9jhmofU
@kingssquareyork @yorkschocstory You're very welcome, our cleaning service is one of the main reasons the BID is he… https://t.co/UG1bmB3HGA
More brilliant work by the @YorkBIDRangers – they worked with @NPTYorkcity to rescue two distressed dogs trapped in… https://t.co/Jyf8WCUeAr
@kingssquareyork @yorkschocstory It was getting a little too busy to carry on this morning. We've got to balance on… https://t.co/qu6nkITAGT
@kingssquareyork @yorkschocstory Hello there, tomorrow morning indeed! Our teams will be back in the morning to kee… https://t.co/r89skcvVm0
@yorkschocstory Why thank you! We do try
Our street cleansing teams clean the sticky sap from King's Square and make it so shiny you can see the reflection… https://t.co/Ndv5zdXeq7
Want to see a great show for free? We have two tickets for the @ShakespearesRT up for grabs in our competition for… https://t.co/vxgLRc5lss
The latest York city centre footfall figures are now on our website – for the week beginning July 9… https://t.co/CoVFXdNvfA
York's season of outdoor cinema begins on August 5 @PrincipalYork with the one of the greats – Grease! It's what Su… https://t.co/7euUOBn9qs
We're getting excited for this years' @MicklegateRun ... The York BID team are in the race this year, managed and r… https://t.co/6egtU0EDRa
RT @YorkBIDRangers: A specially adapted 🛍 used for shop theft has been located & taken off the streets of York today! With help from @NYor…
We have two tickets to win to see one of the terrific @ShakespearesRT shows in York in our competition exclusively… https://t.co/SYZNQVwg9n
Police and street rangers team up to tackle problems in York – a terrific example of #teamwork to improve the city… https://t.co/HQSRIRifIo
RT @DigivansNorth: Well that’s Game, Set and Match for our live coverage of #Wimbledon2018. We’ve had great feedback from both the stores…
@VikingWalk @CityofYork An example of the partnership between ourselves and NPT York can be seen in a recent news s… https://t.co/62M2Fcq171
@VikingWalk @CityofYork We'd be pleased to speak with you directly if you'd like to discuss your concerns, our numb… https://t.co/4AW8gb3MoQ
@VikingWalk @CityofYork There were a very small number of incidents and, as always, we worked closely with partners… https://t.co/btUT0HuknC
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