Posts by Eleanor Richardson
York bucks consumer squeeze in run up to Christmas
Spend in York City centre was back to pre-covid levels in the final quarter of 2022, which goes against trends seen in other parts of the UK and delivered a…
Read MoreColour and Light at York Minster
‘Colour and Light’ is an immersive projection experience for the whole family, illuminating York Minster during the dark evenings of winter. Brought to the city by the York BID, the…
Read MoreCollaboration with Forge continues to deliver sustainable and efficient waste management
York BID’s partnership with Forge Recycling continues to provide an environmentally friendly, cost-effective and operationally efficient waste management service for businesses in the city centre. Due to this collaboration, the…
Read More‘It’s All York’ Film Premiere
The York BID and strategic partners commissioned a new promotional film for the city. Called ‘It’s All York’, the film is a gift to the city to help showcase the…
Read MoreEncouraging good habits to help keep York tidy
The BID have been working on encouraging good habits so that people leave our city as beautiful as they found it with their ‘Go Greener in York’ campaign. Earlier this…
Read MoreNew art installation to light up York this Winter
New art installation to light up York this winter. If you venture into York this winter, you’ll find an eye-catching art installation lighting up St Sampsons Square. The York BID…
Read More‘Challenges facing small business and top tips for resilience this winter’ – Business Festival Event
The BID’s Business Festival keynote event was a talk from guest speaker Liz Barclay, ‘Challenges facing small business and top tips for resilience this winter’. Liz is a BBC broadcaster…
Read MoreSplash of Colour
The York BID uses shop wraps to have a positive effect on the surrounding business area. It also leads to the quicker letting of empty properties and improves the overall…
Read MoreGhosts In the Gardens Scoops National Award.
Ghosts In The Gardens has been delighting residents and Autumn visitors to York for last two years, and now the innovative project has received recognition at the National BID Awards…
Read MoreThe three things York businesses need right now to face the future with confidence
What practical help do businesses need right now? Andrew Lowson has a few ideas First the good news on energy prices. Last week’s announcement by new Prime Minister Liz Truss…
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