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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Sold out Reignite event celebrates inspiring collaborations
Blog, News
Reignite returned for its fifth event ‘Unexpected Collaborations’ on Wednesday night. The event brought together over 250 creatives and business leaders to celebrate inspiring collaborations and foster new interdisciplinary partnerships.…
Read More York City Centre Insights Q2-2024
Insights, News
York BID works regularly with data suppliers to bring together insights on the economic performance of York city centre. Our quarterly report references key metrics such as footfall, spend and…
Read More York BID AGM & A New Political Landscape – by Andrew Lowson
Blog, Insights
150 people attended the York BID AGM! In my post-event/general election blog, I cover how maintaining the bottom line feels increasingly hard for businesses as cost pressures remain, yet there is…
Read More ‘Outside the Box’ Stained Glass Murals Unveiled on The Stonebow
Blog, News, Projects
‘Outside the Box’, a new public art project showcasing York’s stained glass archives, has been unveiled on The Stonebow this week, transforming the look and feel of the area. The…
Read More York BID hosts Annual General Meeting
Blog, Insights, News
York BID welcomed local business representatives and partners to its Annual General Meeting last night, which took place at the Principal York Hotel Events Centre. Guests heard from a variety of speakers at…
Read More Choose Respect, Not Regrets – York’s Latest Campaign Focuses on Courteous Behaviour at Night
Blog, News, Projects
York BID and partners have recently launched their latest campaign ‘Choose Respect, Not Regrets’, a Purple Flag initiative, which highlights the importance of respectful behaviour in the city. The campaign…
Read More Ey Up York – York BID’s Latest Mural Completed on Back Swinegate
Blog, News, Projects
The new Peregrine Falcon mural has now been completed on Back Swinegate. The mural has been commissioned by York BID and created by York-born mural artist, SledOne, as part of the…
Read More York City Centre Insights Q1-2024
Blog, Insights, News
Our quarterly report brings together data from multiple, credible sources as a means of measuring the economic performance of York city centre. The figures shown below are representative of the…
Read More Reignite IV: The Next Generation
Blog, News, Projects
Reignite returned for its fourth event ‘The Next Generation’ last night. The event, at York St John University’s Creative Centre, featured presentations from York graduates that have gone on to…
Read More Upcoming Events
Autumn Rejuvenation Days
Due to the popularity of our Spring project, we are pleased to announce more rejuvenation days, taking place on 10th, 12th & 18th September. If you or your team members…
Read More Ghosts In The Gardens
Cementing York’s reputation as one of the most haunted cities in Europe, York BID brings you Ghosts in The Gardens – historic sculptures in beautiful settings. York BID has again…
Read More York Food & Drink Festival
20 Sept 2024
York Food & Drink Festival promotes local food producers, independent restaurants and retailers in York. In addition to delicious food and drink, you will find educational and fun workshops and…
Read More Live For St Leonard’s 2024
20 Sept 2024
Live For St Leonard’s will return between 20th and 28th September. This live music event is organised by York BID and supported by YorkMix, as part of the York Food…
Read More York Restaurant Week
Discover delicious dining experiences on a budget with York Restaurant Week. There’s a huge variety of food and drink offers to choose from, all temptingly priced between £5 and £30. That’s seven whole…
Read More The Dragon Experience
26 Oct 2024
The Dragons have hatched, and now they’re roaming around York city centre! Get ready to meet Ash the Giant Dragon, along with a selection of adorable baby dragons and their…
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