Your York BID 
Working together for a stronger York
Your York BID
Working together for a stronger York
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York BID Ballot: 25th September – 23rd October 2025
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.
What We Do
Featured Projects
Discover 60 ghostly sculptures in York's most beautiful settings from 19th September - 2nd November
York BID have transformed 7 of York's City Centre key Snickelways with permanent lighting and a free history trail
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.
Latest News & Insights
York BID announces ‘Ghosts in the Gardens’ returns 19 September 2025 with new companion event – Ghosts: The Untold History
From 19 September 2025, York’s streets and green spaces will once again play host to a city-wide gathering of ghostly figures, as 58 ethereal sculptures take their places across historic…
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York City Centre Insights July 2025
York BID work with data suppliers to bring key economic metrics, offering valuable insights into the city’s performance over time. Our monthly report is structured into sections highlighting key indicators…
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York BID launches ‘Support York’ initiative during Bootham Bar Conservation Works
York BID is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new initiative, Support York, a trial campaign designed to support businesses from 1-32 High Petergate during the ongoing Bootham Bar…
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York launches epic Rugby Ball Hunt to celebrate Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
On Thursday 14th August, the streets of York will transform into one giant game of hide and seek – with a rugby twist. To mark the countdown to Women’s Rugby…
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York City Centre Insights June 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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York BID announce new Night Safe Officers to keep city centre safe and orderly
York BID are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new Night Safe Officer programme dedicated to making York’s thriving nighttime scene safer and more welcoming for everyone. Starting…
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York BID unveils bold new vision for 2026–2031 at milestone AGM
York BID marked a decade of delivery last night (16 July) with the official launch of its new business plan for 2026-2031, unveiled at a packed Annual General Meeting, at…
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