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
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 Restaurant Week Returns this March with an Unmissable Two-Week Special
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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York City Centre Insights December-2024
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
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
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
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
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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December 2024 Newsletter
Read about the latest news, projects and events from York BID.
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Local Business Reaction to the Autumn Budget: Andrew Lowson
Post Autumn Budget, businesses are focused on how to accommodate national insurance rises, but in the short-term consumers are continuing to spend, on food & drink in particular . .…
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York City Centre Insights October-2024
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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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.
