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.
What We Do
Featured Projects
Can you track down 50 wild Yorkshire animals hiding all around York? 25 April - 14 September 25
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 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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Artist Opportunity: Parliament Street Cabinet Boxes
York Business Improvement District (BID) has secured permission from the City of York Council to vinyl wrap a series of cabinet boxes on Parliament Street in central York. We are…
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York BID to launch bold new Business Plan following a decade of delivery
York BID will mark a decade of delivery next week with the launch of a bold new business plan at its Annual General Meeting, taking place on Wednesday 16 July…
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York City Centre Insights May 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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Classic Arcade Games to Come to Life in York this July!
York BID are delighted to announce a free interactive event this July as Parliament Street will be transformed into The Actual Reality Arcade – a hands-on experience where iconic retro…
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Tommy Treebark’s Wild Adventure
York’s Biggest Rugby Ball Hunt
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