Your York BID 

Working together for a stronger York

Your York BID 

Working together for a stronger York

Delivering services which make York a great place to work, live, visit, study and do business.

York Business Improvement District (BID) is working on behalf of local businesses to deliver key investments and economic growth for York city centre.

Featured Projects

A reassuring presence in the city centre

Keeping our city beautiful and clean

Discover delicious dining for two whole weeks, 10 - 23 March 2025

A cleaner and greener city

York’s Future Developments

Explore York’s future vision with proposed development projects for the coming years. Get involved and have your say for the local community.

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Latest News & Insights

Creative Brief for North Street Gardens Mural

18 March 2025

York BID and partners are commissioning a mural project for North Street Gardens to mark the centenary of Joseph Rowntree and his significant contributions to the city of York, with…

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Reignite VIII: The Stories We Tell Ourselves

5 March 2025

The eighth edition of Reignite, the hugely popular and leading cultural event for York & North Yorkshire, returns at the end of this month. Reignite VIII: The Stories We Tell…

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February 2025 Newsletter

28 February 2025
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York Restaurant Week Returns this March with an Unmissable Two-Week Special

14 February 2025

York Restaurant Week is back, running from 10-23 March 2025, for an exciting two-week special. For the first time ever, diners will have twice as long to enjoy the incredible…

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January 2025 Newsletter

31 January 2025
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York City Centre Insights December-2024

31 January 2025

Monthly report on the economic performance for York city centre. This report is divided into sections focusing on key indicators of commercial success, such as debit card spend, footfall, and…

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Meet Inka the Polar Bear on St Helen’s Square in York

15 January 2025

York BID is delighted to announce a truly special event this January as Inka the Polar Bear makes her way to St Helen’s Square. Experience an unforgettable encounter with Inka,…

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York BID launches ‘Shop York’ initiative to support York’s High Streets

15 January 2025

York BID is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new initiative, Shop York, a city-wide campaign designed to encourage residents to explore and shop locally on York’s vibrant and…

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Driving the Creative Industries in 2025 – Reignite VII: The Intersection of Art & Technology

15 January 2025

Reignite is set to return for its seventh event this February, celebrating York’s rich creative heritage and commitment to shaping the future of the creative industries. York has long stood…

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York Minster to be illuminated with York wildlife for Colour & Light 2025

15 January 2025

York BID is delighted to announce the return of the acclaimed Colour & Light, set to transform the iconic South Transept of York Minster from Wednesday 12th February to Sunday…

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York Restaurant Week

Discover delicious dining on a budget with York Restaurant Week. Enjoy a huge variety of offers on food and drink, from over 100 eateries in York city centre, all temptingly…
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Meet Titan the Robot

This April, get ready to meet the world-famous Titan the Robot in York! Watch as the larger-than-life robot interacts with the crowd, cracks jokes, and shows off his futuristic mechanical…
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Reignite VIII: The Stories We Tell Ourselves

Join us for the eighth edition of Reignite, the leading cultural event for York & North Yorkshire, to explore the transformative power of culture in shaping our places and communities.…
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Stay, Shop and Socialise

in the heart of the city with the York Gift Card

Take the stress out of gifting and buy the York Gift Card for a wide choice of spending across shops, food and drink, hotels, leisure, entertainment and much more.

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