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Reignite VIII: The Stories We Tell Ourselves
York BID’s Project Manager, Rachel Bean, presented at Reignite VIII: The Stories We Tell Ourselves on the importance of placemaking and storytelling. For those who were unable to attend the…
Read MoreCycle Day of action to planned to tackle bike theft and promote safe cycling
York Business Improvement District (BID) is joining forces with North Yorkshire Police, York Cycle Campaign, and Minster Police for a Cycle Day of Action on Friday 4th April, aimed at…
Read MoreCreative Brief for North Street Gardens Mural
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…
Read MoreReignite VIII: The Stories We Tell Ourselves
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…
Read MoreYork 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…
Read MoreYork 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…
Read MoreMeet 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,…
Read MoreMeet Titan the Robot
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