The York BID

Safer Business Action Week
2023-10-16 08:00 - 2023-10-22 23:30 (Europe/London)
16th October 2023 marks the start of National Week of Action and ‘Safer Business Action Week’.

York BID are working in association with North Yorkshire Police and York City Council for National Week of Action and ‘Safer Business Action Week’. The initiative provides an opportunity for all police forces to highlight their support for the vital role that businesses play in our local communities through employment, services and leisure.
In recent years the business community, retail in particular, has experienced a range of new threats, with the prevention of violence against shopworkers now becoming the top priority for many retailers. As a sector, they have invested heavily in technology and security to prevent crime, and the collective will continue to work in partnership with those affected.
Purpose and objectives of the week:
• To put a focus on business crime, raise awareness of the issues affecting businesses and highlight the existing work taking place to support businesses
• To support the business community by prioritising and tackling business crime
• To promote collaborative working and strengthen the relationships between police and the business community
• To highlight and celebrate achievements and good news stories.
Here is a selection of guidance documents to help support the initiative:
Businesses Letter
Business Impact Statement
Preventing Violence and Abuse Within Retail Settings
10 Principles of Crime
Reporting a Business Crime
Theft From Shops
Reducing Violence Against Staff

York Quest App
2023-02-21 - 2024-04-30
The ‘Travel Through Time’ trail on the York Quest app encourages families into the city to find a series of characters who are hidden around York’s historic streets.
The ‘Travel Through Time’ trail already features a host of characters associated with York’s rich past including Dick Turpin, Guy Fawkes, a Roman Legionary and Anne Lister and now has some new faces to discover.
Discover how Lady Anne Middleton helped the poor, why Margaret Clitherow was sainted, and uncover the exciting life of Wally Herbert!
The app takes you on a gentle walking route around the city, taking you to quieter areas away from the busy centre that you might not otherwise visit.
Once you have found a character there is a fun interactive element to enjoy, making it an ideal activity for children to enjoy.
The York Quest app is free to use and is available now on Google Play Store or App Store.
The York Quest App is supplied by the York BID as a year-round activity.
