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Working together for a stronger York

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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.

Featured Projects

Transforming everyday street furniture into vibrant works of art

Discover 60 ghostly sculptures in York's most beautiful settings from 19th September - 2nd November

Discover delicious dining on a budget from 13th-26th October 2025

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.

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Latest News & Insights

Mini murals inspired by city life unveiled on Parliament Street and Piccadilly

17 October 2025

York BID has partnered with two local artists to transform worn out looking street furniture into vibrant works of art, celebrating York’s status as a UNESCO City of Media Arts…

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September 2025 Newsletter

8 October 2025
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York BID announces ‘Ghosts in the Gardens’ returns 19 September 2025 with new companion event – Ghosts: The Untold History

16 September 2025

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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August 2025 Newsletter

29 August 2025
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York City Centre Insights July 2025

29 August 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

5 August 2025

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

1 August 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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July 2025 Newsletter

31 July 2025
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York City Centre Insights June 2025

31 July 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

22 July 2025

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 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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Ghosts: The Untold History

Step into the past with an intimate journey through one of York’s hidden gems to uncover the secrets hidden in the Snickelways and shadows. Enjoy a small group 40-minute tour…
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Support York

Shop local, win big, and keep High Petergate thriving during the Bootham Bar essential conservation works. Running until December, Support York encourages residents and visitors to support businesses on High…
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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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