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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Artist Opportunity: Parliament Street Cabinet Boxes

York Business Improvement District (BID) has secured permission from the City of York Council to vinyl wrap a series of cabinet boxes on Parliament Street in central York. We are…
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York BID to launch bold new Business Plan following a decade of delivery

York BID will mark a decade of delivery next week with the launch of a bold new business plan at its Annual General Meeting, taking place on Wednesday 16 July…
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York City Centre Insights May 2025

York BID collaborates regularly with data providers to brings together key economic metrics, offering valuable insights into the city’s performance over time. This report is structured into sections that highlight…
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Classic Arcade Games to Come to Life in York this July!

York BID are delighted to announce a free interactive event this July as Parliament Street will be transformed into The Actual Reality Arcade – a hands-on experience where iconic retro…
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Join York BID’s Rejuvenation Days to Spruce Up the City

York BID are looking for volunteers to roll up their sleeves and help spruce up York city centre as part of their Rejuvenation Days. This community-powered project is all about…
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York BID announce the return of Riverside Marshals to keep York’s riverfront safe this summer

York BID is pleased to announce the return of the Riverside Marshal programme, a friendly and reassuring presence along King’s Staith to help keep the riverside safe, welcoming, and enjoyable…
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York City Centre Insights Quarter 1-2025

York BID collaborates regularly with data providers to compile insights into the economic performance of York city centre. This report is structured into sections that highlight key indicators of commercial…
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Upcoming Events

Tommy Treebark’s Wild Adventure

York BID have partnered with local artist Selkie Ray to create a brand-new family friendly trail, celebrating Yorkshire’s wild animals, from 25th April to 14th September 2025. Hidden on brightly…
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Annual General Meeting

York BID’s Annual General Meeting is taking place from 6-9pm on Wednesday 16th July 2025 at Malmaison. This year marks 10 years of York BID and we’ll be celebrating with an engaging and…
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Flock

York BID is delighted to announce a special event as Flock – a herd of baa-rmy dancing sheep – arrive outside York Minster to celebrate Yorkshire Day! Experience an unforgettable…
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York Art Trail

Make the most of summer with the York Art Trail! Explore over 25 murals across York City Centre, from a giant peregrine falcon on Back Swinegate to 12 colourfully painted…
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Volunteers painting posts on King's Staith

September Rejuvenation Days

Join York BID to help keep York looking its best by cleaning and repainting street furniture like bike racks, benches, bollards, and more. The September sessions will take place on Tuesday…
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