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Additional seating installed in York
Safely welcoming visitors back into the city means providing plenty of space and seating for people. The BID gained valuable experience in summer 2020 when we created the College Green…
Read MoreThe York BID secures new five year term
The York BID is delighted to announce they have succeeded in securing the votes required to enter a new five-year term. Despite the challenges of national lockdown, they have received…
Read MoreThe Guardians of York celebrated in Public Street Art Exhibition
The York BID have collaborated with Art of Protest Projects to create a Street Art Exhibition celebrating keyworkers from York. The aim of this project is to celebrate the ‘guardians’…
Read MoreYork BID add Magical Tree of Light to winter light display
The winter lights display in York has got a new feature this week courtesy of the York BID. The winter lights scheme, which are coordinated by the BID in partnership…
Read MoreYork BID brings ‘Fantastic Fiction’ to the city for Christmas
Y Two vacant properties in York city centre are the locations for York BID’s new ‘Fantastic Fiction’ feature this winter. Launching this weekend, the spectacular displays take inspiration from children’s…
Read MoreYork Gift Card becomes the biggest in Britain – and it’s the perfect way to support local businesses
The York Gift Card scheme is now the biggest of its kind in Britain. Over 250 city centre businesses now accept the card, from shops to attractions to restaurants –…
Read MoreYork Street Rangers help to keep the city safe during lockdown
While York city centre is in lockdown, who is keeping a watchful eye on the many empty businesses? The police, of course – but also the York BID Street Rangers. Since the…
Read MoreBrand new defibrillator ready to save lives in York
York’s oldest phone box is now home to the city’s newest defibrillator. Thanks to the Street Angels York, with some help from York BID, the Duncombe Place kiosk has been…
Read MoreConference Shines Light on Hospitality Sector
As part of York Business Week 2019, a landmark hospitality sector conference was co-ordinated by The York BID and the Hospitality Association York (HAY). Featuring keynote sessions on the vital areas…
Read MoreTansy Beetle mural added to vibrant street art scene
The BID have continued their manifesto commitment to enhance the appearance of the city using street art by providing financial support to the new tansy beetle mural on Queen Street.…
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