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 @YorkBIDRangers: We’ve hit 1,000 followers! Thank you all for following us and we will try to keep you all up to date with the city cent…
An emergency first aid at work course takes place at @Spark_York on 17 April – there are some places left for levy… https://t.co/32G4GzlnaV
A great effort by city police, aided by the @YorkBIDRangers #teamwork https://t.co/dMuYlF9Xaz
RT @NPTYorkcity: Unfortunately PC 921 Grimes & PCSO 5552 Dowson had to cut short the pop up surgery today due to a suspect being detained.…
RT @hotelindigoyork: York is full of iconic attractions, but what many people don’t know is that set back down winding alleyways are a numb…
RT @NPTYorkcity: Join PC 921 Mark Grimes from York City Centre Policing Team at Costa, Market Street, between 10.00 and 12.00 today. He is…
RT @YNET4: N65 north of #York not safely passable due to continued flooding midday 20th March - lots turning back or diverting #yorkcycling…
RT @NPTYorkcity: Are you interested in the work @NYorksPolice are doing to help stop vulnerable people being drawn into extremism and crim…
RT @YorkFashionWeek: Thrilled to have the brilliant @ellyfyork hosting a Q&A with Leeds designers, @official_avie at @DeGreyRooms! Book you…
There are still places left for a one-day First Aid Course on 17 April, subsidised for levy payers by the BID – boo… https://t.co/oO6RasIbe6
RT @yorkpress: Tuck in folks! @RWYork #York #OnlyInYork #RWYork @gilescoren https://t.co/t6Ag3cyyqg
RT @Rev_York: Watch out there’s pizza about 🍕👀 #newmenu #pizza #comingsoon #launch @VisitYork @theyorkbid https://t.co/T4FgDmOsVB
Great coverage for #YRW19, thanks @yorkpress! More than 40 venues sign up to #YorkRestaurantWeek 2019… https://t.co/qh4TOFye4v
RT @PetrosGhali: Fascinating thread. Underlines the good work being done by @theyorkbid to keep York's city centre vibrant amid the challen…
RT @FraserForsyth: #York I've signed up to get updates on the @YorkRestaurantW coordinated by @theyorkbid looks too good to miss.
RT @YorkRestaurantW: Fantastic deal Source Deli for #YorkRestaurantWeek – Brunch for 2 including coffee or juice for £15 #YRW19 @Source_yor…
RT @YorkRestaurantW: At @TheGrandYork there are two great offers for #YorkRestaurantWeek – including a Pie & a Pint for £20 https://t.co/d0…
Here's our own Chris Bush talking to @BenMinsterFM about the first #YorkRestaurantWeek which runs from April 1-7 https://t.co/NHfnNnCtGf
RT @PinderPhil: Recording a piece for @BBCRadio4 You & Yours down the line from @BBCYork https://t.co/2VPAhmg2EM
RT @YorkRestaurantW: So many great offers for the first #YorkRestaurantWeek! Special set menus for £10, £15 and £20 – browse them all at th…
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