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Three key challenges facing York this year
York is almost fully open again, says York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson. But that doesn’t mean all our difficulties are behind us It’s been wonderful to see York spring back to…
Read MoreAs businesses look for certainty, pockets of insight from 2020 give hope for 2021
I last wrote at the beginning of December 2020, when there was hope that York could go into Tier 1 status. A lot has changed since then! As I write…
Read MoreNew spending data proves one thing. We need York residents to buy local this Christmas – and beyond
More detailed insights into people’s shopping habits in the city centre can inform our way forward, says York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson The last time I blogged, it was about the…
Read MoreTier 2 has hit York businesses hard. They need both national and local support this winter
As we enter uncertain times, York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson reflects on what we know – and how we should approach the next few months York being placed into Tier 2 has caused understandable…
Read MoreWe face testing times. But York’s business community can rise to the challenge
As we enter uncertain times, York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson reflects on what we know – and how we should approach the next few months I feel last week’s government briefing and associated guidelines have…
Read MoreLet’s not forget about the business and societal trends before Covid 19
York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson urges caution on snap decisions, based on short-term trends The summer holidays are in full swing, and York is busy with residents and visitors enjoying themselves.…
Read MoreFace masks, pop-ups and the House of Lords
York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson assesses York’s recovery so far – and rallies support for potential opportunity on the horizon There was a moment last week that really lifted…
Read MoreHow is York hospitality faring?
York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson looks at how the city is faring with more businesses open On the first day that hospitality businesses were allowed to reopen, I came into…
Read MoreWhat we’ve learned since retail reopened in York
York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson reflects on lessons from the ‘new normal’ Retailers aren’t cracking open the champagne yet – but it’s been a good startAt the BID we’ve spoken…
Read MoreWhat York must do to ensure the city’s reopening is a success
York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson on the two crucial phases needed to get the city moving again York city centre is preparing to reopen again, and there’s a real sense of…
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