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.
There have been some changes to the Tier system since 5th Nov. York will discover what Tier it falls into tomorrow… https://t.co/Fj0SMzEMRW
The latest info from government states that lockdown will be replaced by the tiered system just after midnight on t… https://t.co/3hAEKUAZvJ
RT @CityofYork: We’ve launched a new grant for #York businesses effectively closed or severely affected by lockdown but unable to access ot…
RT @CityofYork: We’ve launched a new grant for #York businesses effectively closed or severely affected by lockdown but unable to access ot…
RT @citycruisesyork: The countdown is on to Black Friday. And we have some incredible value gift vouchers for you to treat your loved ones…
Imagine having £1,500 to spend on your #YorkGiftCard! It's free to enter too https://t.co/MGLdJxH1wp
Although many local businesses can't open their doors at the moment, you can still support them this festive season… https://t.co/dmSNs9vXK8
@MarketingEarly @WhiteRosePots It might have been a council road sweeper you saw! Our cleaners are on furlough just… https://t.co/Xxe2hqri0k
@HoyleTime Hi Chris, drop us an email at info@theyorkbid.com or call on 01904 809970
@Yorkshireantiqu Who were these complaints made to? If we had been aware this would have been swiftly resolved. Las… https://t.co/fJP1uc1Wb2
The online application for Covid 19 business grants is now available. https://t.co/H4QOyjGXV1
@BenTownCrier @CityofYork @charlottehawes1 @milnerCreative @MakeItYork Thanks for all your support Ben!
@YorkTomorrow @ThomlinsonAlfie @PinderPhil @GSwinburn @CityofYork @YorkBIDRangers Many of the old fingerposts are n… https://t.co/NdUsyVQWu5
Smart new signage is being installed across York as part of a joint initiative between the BID, City of York Counc… https://t.co/YRqDaeFkum
@WhiteRosePots Thanks for the heads up, as soon as our street cleaning team are back from furlough we will ask them… https://t.co/hcmrUY2iUz
Our cleaning teams have been very active in October. The average rapid response time was 11 minutes #keepYorktidy https://t.co/02T7eWCBqV
RT @netsells: We're delighted to have contributed to the #York Accelerator Report by @WhitecapConsult which provides insights regarding the…
@LazloUzala @GSwinburn Great shot of our lights!
RT @theyorkbid: We hope you enjoyed our Halloween projections, animating empty shop windows and bringing a bit of spooky fun to the city! K…
We hope you enjoyed our Halloween projections, animating empty shop windows and bringing a bit of spooky fun to the… https://t.co/YyWPVk0EX6
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