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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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Reignite III: Global Stages – A retrospective by Rachel Bean
Blog
Reignite returned for its third event ‘Global Stages – Reframing the Creative Industries in York’, bringing together 250 guests from York’s creative and business communities. The event explored York’s ascent…
Read More York Restaurant Week breaks all-time record!
News, Projects
York Restaurant Week has had its most successful event to date in terms of the boost in trade for hospitality businesses, quelling concerns around potential reduced consumer spending. The initiative…
Read More Colour & Light has enjoyed another successful year!
Blog, News, Projects
Colour & Light 2024 ran from 7th – 25th February 2024. The project transformed part of the city with a vibrant light display during the colder winter months, to bring…
Read More Lunar New Year Celebration at York Mansion House
News
The historic York Mansion House was transformed into a vibrant hub of cultural celebration last night as York welcomed Lunar New Year with a dazzling event. With traditional performances and…
Read More York City Centre Insights – Quarter 4 2023
Insights, News
Periodically, York BID brings together data from a variety of sources in order to shed light on the economic performance of York city centre. This report focuses on the quarter…
Read More York BID rejuvenates the city across five days!
News, Projects
York BID hosts rejuvenation days with help from key partners, to improve the appearance of infrastructure across the city centre. The project focuses on refreshing tired-looking benches, bike racks, bollards,…
Read More York City Centre Insights
Insights, News
It goes without saying that 2023 has been a challenging year for businesses operating on UK high streets. The cost of living crisis coupled with rising inflation has raised concerns…
Read More The award-winning Ghosts in the Gardens has another successful autumn!
News
York BID enjoyed another successful autumn of Ghosts in the Gardens; a popular trail that sees eerie figures residing in York’s beautiful city centre gardens. This year’s trail featured even…
Read More Successful Media Arts Showcase Transforms York’s Creative Future
Blog, News
Reignite: Economic Impact through Creative Industries launched in autumn to celebrate York’s creative sector and its significant impact on the local economy. The event brought together representatives across all sectors…
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York Quest App
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…
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