York Quest Trail App
The York BID have launched the ‘York Quest’ AR (augmented reality) mobile app which features themed trails throughout the year, encouraging families into the city to find a series of characters who…
Read MoreThe York BID secures new five year term
The York BID is delighted to announce they have succeeded in securing the votes required to enter a new five-year term. Despite the challenges of national lockdown, they have received…
Read MoreThe Guardians of York celebrated in Public Street Art Exhibition
The York BID have collaborated with Art of Protest Projects to create a Street Art Exhibition celebrating keyworkers from York. The aim of this project is to celebrate the ‘guardians’…
Read MoreAs businesses look for certainty, pockets of insight from 2020 give hope for 2021
I last wrote at the beginning of December 2020, when there was hope that York could go into Tier 1 status. A lot has changed since then! As I write…
Read MoreYork BID add Magical Tree of Light to winter light display
The winter lights display in York has got a new feature this week courtesy of the York BID. The winter lights scheme, which are coordinated by the BID in partnership…
Read MoreYork BID brings ‘Fantastic Fiction’ to the city for Christmas
Y Two vacant properties in York city centre are the locations for York BID’s new ‘Fantastic Fiction’ feature this winter. Launching this weekend, the spectacular displays take inspiration from children’s…
Read MoreNew spending data proves one thing. We need York residents to buy local this Christmas – and beyond
More detailed insights into people’s shopping habits in the city centre can inform our way forward, says York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson The last time I blogged, it was about the…
Read MoreTier 2 has hit York businesses hard. They need both national and local support this winter
As we enter uncertain times, York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson reflects on what we know – and how we should approach the next few months York being placed into Tier 2 has caused understandable…
Read MoreWe face testing times. But York’s business community can rise to the challenge
As we enter uncertain times, York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson reflects on what we know – and how we should approach the next few months I feel last week’s government briefing and associated guidelines have…
Read MoreLet’s not forget about the business and societal trends before Covid 19
York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson urges caution on snap decisions, based on short-term trends The summer holidays are in full swing, and York is busy with residents and visitors enjoying themselves.…
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