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From floral displays to car park technology, our projects are wide-ranging but all have the common purpose of delivering a bright future for businesses. BID investment ensures that many much-loved events take place throughout the year, including: York Ice Trail, Restaurant Week and Yorkshire Day.

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York’s safe & welcoming venues celebrated at inaugural Best Bar None Awards 

City centre pubs, bars, restaurants, clubs and entertainment venues have been recognised for their commitment to providing safe, welcoming and enjoyable experiences at the inaugural York Best Bar None Awards.  Hosted by York BID on Thursday 11 June,…
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York’s safe and welcoming nightlife recognised with fifth Purple Flag award

York has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s safest and most welcoming evening destinations after securing Purple Flag accreditation for a fifth consecutive year.  The internationally recognised…
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York recognised as top performer at annual National Best Bar None Awards

York has been recognised as a national leader in creating a safe and welcoming nighttime economy, after winning Best New Scheme at the annual National Best Bar None Awards. The…
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Volunteers join York BID in sprucing up city centre

York City Centre received a refresh this morning, courtesy of local volunteers who joined the York BID team to brighten up King’s Staith. Across two days, nearly 100 volunteers joined…
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