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Brand new city centre pop-up play area to open in York this summer
Families in York this summer will have a brand-new place to play, with the opening of The Tempest, an imaginative pop-up children’s play area on Parliament Street. Opening on Tuesday…
Read MoreYork City Centre Insights May 2026
Our monthly insights report provides an overview of the key economic performance indicators for the most recent month available. Data is typically made available a month in arrears. More detailed…
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“There’s no limit to where we can go”: Business leaders back York’s growth ambitions at Momentum York
York’s service business leaders have expressed strong confidence in the city’s future, highlighting major investment projects, a thriving professional services sector and a growing ambition to champion York as a…
Read MoreYork’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,…
Read MoreYork’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 City Centre Insights April 2026
Our monthly insights report provides an overview of the key economic performance indicators for the most recent month available. Data is typically made available a month in arrears. More detailed…
Read MoreProject Brief: St Helen’s Square Cabinet Boxes
York Business Improvement District (BID) has secured permission to vinyl wrap a series of cabinet boxes in and around St Helen’s Square in central York. We are looking to work…
Read MoreMeet Jumbo the Elephant on Coney Street in York
York BID is inviting families to enjoy a spectacular free city-centre experience this spring as a life-sized animatronic elephant arrives for the latest Family Friendly Saturday event. Appearing on Saturday…
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