News & Insights

How is the city centre evolving? What are the latest improvements the BID are delivering in the city? Find out about all the latest developments here…

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York Restaurant Week serves up another huge success

York Restaurant Week has delivered another major boost for the city’s hospitality industry. Thousands of diners took part in the October 2025 event, helping push its total economic impact to…
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York City Centre Insights Quarter 3 2025

York BID work with data suppliers to bring key economic metrics, offering valuable insights into the city’s performance over time. Our insights report is structured into sections highlighting key indicators…
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York BID Secures Renewal for a Third Term

The York Business Improvement District (York BID) has been successfully voted in for a third consecutive term, following a month-long ballot of BID levy-paying businesses. 91.4% of voters backed the…
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Mini murals inspired by city life unveiled on Parliament Street and Piccadilly

York BID has partnered with two local artists to transform worn out looking street furniture into vibrant works of art, celebrating York’s status as a UNESCO City of Media Arts…
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York City Centre Insights August 2025

York BID work with data suppliers to bring key economic metrics, offering valuable insights into the city’s performance over time. Our monthly report is structured into sections highlighting key indicators…
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York City Centre Insights July 2025

York BID work with data suppliers to bring key economic metrics, offering valuable insights into the city’s performance over time. Our monthly report is structured into sections highlighting key indicators…
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York BID launches ‘Support York’ initiative during Bootham Bar Conservation Works

York BID is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new initiative, Support York, a trial campaign designed to support businesses from 1-32 High Petergate during the ongoing Bootham Bar…
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Upcoming Events

Support York

Shop local, win big, and keep High Petergate thriving during the Bootham Bar essential conservation works. Running until December, Support York encourages residents and visitors to support businesses on High…
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Autumn Budget Business Brunch

We’re partnering with HSBC Bank UK and York St John University to bring you a post-budget brunch as part of the York Business Festival. Hear expert analysis from HSBC’s Senior Economist, Chris Hare, on…
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York Nutcracker Trail

The York Nutcracker Trail runs from Thursday 13th November to Sunday 4th January. This year’s theme is a kid’s takeover! Each nutcracker has been designed by a school-aged child from…
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