City Centre Insights October 2021
Our monthly report brings together data provided by O2, VISA and social media to offer a range of insights on the performance of York city centre. Click HERE to read the report…
Read MoreYork’s new city centre vision has many positives – but there are a few gaps
We need to involve city centre businesses to make this vision a reality, says York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson In November 2018, the York BID invited retail expert Bill Grimsey…
Read MoreFree family fun with Buzz About York interactive trail
Magical and beautiful creatures have taken up residence in York city centre this Summer. But can you track them all down? The York BID have launched a new ‘York Quest’…
Read MoreThree key challenges facing York this year
York is almost fully open again, says York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson. But that doesn’t mean all our difficulties are behind us It’s been wonderful to see York spring back to…
Read MoreYork BID creates nation’s biggest bee-friendly floral display.
Businesses in York have come together to help the local bee population to thrive. Since Summer 2018, York BID has delivered annual floral displays to add vibrancy to the city…
Read MoreYork Gift Card gets a new look
The York Gift Card has been established since October 2019 with the familiar image of York Minster by local artist Jonathan Williams, resident artist at The Braithwaite Gallery. The card…
Read MoreAdditional 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 MoreYork Quest Trail App
The York BID have launched the ‘York Quest’ AR (augmented reality) mobile app which features themed trails throughout the year, encouraging families into the city to find a series of characters who…
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’…
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