February 2024 Newsletter Hello everyone and welcome to our second newsletter of 2024 – and what a start to the year we’ve had so far! We have a number of great events coming up over the next few months as we continue to work hard towards achieving our new set of objectives as we move…
Harrogate BID is looking to work with artists on a creative project to enhance locations within the BID area with street art. To work towards the BID’s ‘Pride in our Town’ objective, the not-for-profit organisation is calling on creative people to get in touch if they believe they could help to improve Harrogate town centre…
Harrogate BID is excited to launch a brand new match-funding scheme, offering Members the chance to gain valuable experience working overseas with Harrogate’s twinned towns. The new International Work Experience Grant from the BID will allow staff from levy-paying businesses to travel to one of Harrogate’s four twin towns – Luchon in France, Montecatini in…
Feedback from our BID Members suggests that anti-social behaviour is becoming a challenge in Harrogate, as many businesses and organisations suggest it is their biggest concern. We work closely with North Yorkshire Police, Harrogate Homeless Project, North Yorkshire Council and other partners to reduce behaviours which may cause problems in our town centre. We fund…
Celebrate Mother’s Day this year by winning a top prize for your mum, grandma or guardian as Harrogate BID’s free Mothering Funday returns with a new activity. Following a successful event in 2023, the Mothering Funday will again be held on the Piazza outside the Victoria Shopping Centre – but will feature a different activity…
The winner of the first ever Love is in the Air competition, organised Harrogate BID, said they were both “shocked and amazed” when their name was drawn. Harrogate BID is delighted to announce that Elena Wood, who lives near Valley Gardens with her husband and two children, is the winner of the special Valentine’s-themed competition.…
The Harrogate BID team is pleased to re-launch the Celebration of Fashion event for 2024 to highlight the town’s fashion and retail offer – and is inviting businesses to get involved! Following the success of last year’s show, the event will return to the Piazza outside the Victoria Shopping Centre on Saturday, May 18th. From…
This year marks the 20-year anniversary of the Business Improvement District (BID) model moving into the UK – and Harrogate BID is delighted to be a part of that story. Ever since their inception, BIDs have invested more than £1 billion into local services, events and campaigns to improve different areas across the country. The…
January 2024 Newsletter Welcome to the first newsletter for 2024 as we move into our second term following a successful ballot campaign last year! We are delighted to be able to continue to improve Harrogate as a town and keep the centre thriving, working with directors, BID members and partners. I am overjoyed to be…
From reformer pilates and soundbaths, to mosaic making and energetic gym sessions, Harrogate BID’s first ever Self Care Week has been hailed a success in the town. Harrogate BID brought the event to the town’s business owners and residents to help ease into 2024 with empowered health and elevated wellbeing through a series of free…
