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York BID brings ‘Fantastic Fiction’ to the city for Christmas
Y Two vacant properties in York city centre are the locations for York BID’s new ‘Fantastic Fiction’ feature this winter. Launching this weekend, the spectacular displays take inspiration from children’s…
Read MoreYork Gift Card becomes the biggest in Britain – and it’s the perfect way to support local businesses
The York Gift Card scheme is now the biggest of its kind in Britain. Over 250 city centre businesses now accept the card, from shops to attractions to restaurants –…
Read MoreYork Street Rangers help to keep the city safe during lockdown
While York city centre is in lockdown, who is keeping a watchful eye on the many empty businesses? The police, of course – but also the York BID Street Rangers. Since the…
Read MoreBrand new defibrillator ready to save lives in York
York’s oldest phone box is now home to the city’s newest defibrillator. Thanks to the Street Angels York, with some help from York BID, the Duncombe Place kiosk has been…
Read MoreConference Shines Light on Hospitality Sector
As part of York Business Week 2019, a landmark hospitality sector conference was co-ordinated by The York BID and the Hospitality Association York (HAY). Featuring keynote sessions on the vital areas…
Read MoreTansy 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…
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