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Tansy Beetle mural added to vibrant street art scene
The BID have continued their manifesto commitment to enhance the appearance of the city using street art by providing financial support to the new tansy beetle mural on Queen Street.…
Read MoreThe York Gift Card launches, just in time for Christmas
The hard-to-buy-for man who has everything, the tricky teenager, the office secret santa gift – the team at York BID have the answer to your Christmas present conundrums this year.…
Read MoreNew green waste vehicles hit city centre streets
“Supporting businesses for a greener, cleaner York” is the new slogan on a fleet of waste collection vehicles have hit the street, as usage of a new business waste scheme…
Read MoreStunning street art creates new Instagram hotspot for York
A little-used alleyway between Boots and WHSmith on York’s Coney Street might seem like an unlikely spot for Instagram selfies, but that’s the aim of a new collaboration between York…
Read MoreA business trade waste revolution in York city centre as York BID appoints preferred contractor
New trade waste disposal vehicles are set to hit the streets of York in June with the appointment of Forge Recycling as York BID’s recommended supplier, following a tendering process…
Read MoreYork has a new town crier – with a little help from the BID
With a new set of livery now completed, and a bell that will ring out across the city streets, York’s new Town Crier, Ben Fry, formally took up the role…
Read MoreYork BID boosts city cycle parking provision by 10%
With pedal power forming a core part of York’s sustainable transportation plan, York Business Improvement District has given cyclists a boost, completing the installation of eight new cycle racks around…
Read MoreYork has second fewest high street vacancies in Britain
York city centre has fewer vacancies on the high street than almost any other city in Britain. A report published by the Centre For Cities on 19 February revealed that York…
Read MoreYork Street Rangers join police at pop-up surgeries
York Street Rangers have joined the police to host ‘pop-up’ surgeries at various locations across the city centre. On Tuesday (15 January), officers from the York City Neighbourhood Policing Team…
Read MoreBill Grimsey throws down the gauntlet on York city centre
Internationally-renowned retail expert Bill Grimsey, threw down the gauntlet to York to prepare for the next high street revolution in a presentation to business and council leaders at The Grand…
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