Harrogate BID was delighted to meet with the new MP for Harrogate & Knaresborough today to share the voice of local business and discuss working in collaboration. BID Manager Matthew Chapman was pleased to host a first meeting with Lib Dem MP Tom Gordon, alongside the Charter Mayor Councillor Chris Aldred, to review some of…
Harrogate BID is pleased to launch a new street dressing campaign with flag bunting celebrating God’s Own County. The Yorkshire Flag bunting has now been placed along selected streets in the town centre, just in time to celebrate Yorkshire Day today (August 1st). As the Business Improvement District (BID), we’re proud to represent Harrogate’s businesses…
Harrogate BID is pleased to be working alongside the Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce to host an exciting Summer Social! The event will be held at the newly refurbished Coach & Horses on West Park on Monday, August 12th from 5.30pm until 8pm. It’s a great opportunity to network and chat with familiar and new…
Northern Powergrid has announced it will carry out essential work in James Street in Harrogate to improve the reliability of the town’s electricity network. The work will involve two phases which will include excavation work on James Street. Phase one will commence on Monday, August 5th for approximately five working days. The team will be…
Pedestrianisation is a hot topic all over the world at the moment, with some people for the scheme and others against the idea all together. It can be seen as a complex and sometimes controversial subject, as research shows it can have both positive and negative aspects to it. Pedestrianisation can be defined as the…
Harrogate BID Manager Matthew Chapman was part of a group that met with the new Mayor of York and North Yorkshire recently to discuss a new high streets fund. The new Mayor, David Skaith, met with Matthew, representatives from other Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), local authorities and traders in Thirsk to shape the Vibrant and…
The Harrogate Floral Summer of Celebration has now officially launched with the dazzling displays on show across the town centre. The floral trail with 10 excellent exhibits has a ‘Friendship’ theme this year, in line with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) – which celebrates its 60-year milestone in 2024. A Heart of Flowers, Friendship Arches…
Harrogate BID has revealed each of the different locations the fantastic displays will be placed ahead of the return of its popular Lego Trail. From Saturday August 3rd, 13 unique displays will begin to appear across the town centre, bringing a magical fairytale feel to the town centre. From fantasy characters such Puss in Boots,…
The BID team are delighted to announce they have committed to acting as the main sponsor of Harrogate Beer Week, which is set to return to the town later in the year. This will be the fourth year of the event – which is a week-long, town-wide celebration of Harrogate’s craft beer, brewing heritage and…
The Harrogate BID team are excited to attend the Great Yorkshire Show this week to help promote the town as a fantastic must-visit destination, while showcasing its footfall and spend increasing campaigns. Harrogate BID will be sharing a stand with Visit North Yorkshire to not only shout about its summer trails, services and campaigns but…
