Earlier this year, the Government announced a ‘Business Rates Reform’ to both modernise the system and support high streets and business communities up and down the country. Business rates are a local tax charged to the majority of non-domestic properties, including the likes of shops, pubs, bars, restaurants, warehouses and factories, to name a few…
Harrogate is preparing to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a series of commemorations including artwork and installations and decorative lighting. Thursday, May 8th this year marks 80 years since the Second World War came to an end in Europe. In response to the gap created by the Unitary Authority…
The Harrogate BID team are delighted to be in attendance at the Spring Flower Show this week to promote the town’s fantastic business community, events and targeted campaigns to a wider audience. The show attracts thousands of visitors to the town every year, so the BID team see this as an excellent opportunity to not…
A range of national chains and independent retailers have joined the line-up for this year’s Celebration of Fashion – with the Harrogate BID team calling on more businesses to get involved. The event, fully funded by the Business Improvement District (BID), is organised to shine a light on Harrogate’s radiant retail offer and presents a…
Harrogate BID was thrilled to deliver another successful Dog Show over the weekend as the crowds gathered in their thousands to join in with the fun. The event, held on the Piazza area of the Victoria Shopping Centre on Saturday (April 12th), was regarded by local businesses, residents and visitors as beneficial for the town,…
Harrogate BID Newsletter March 2025 Hello all and welcome to the latest edition of the Harrogate BID newsletter – as we move into Spring! March has been a busy month for team BID as we plan, prepare and organise some of our most popular events of the year – the Harrogate Dog Show and Celebration…
Harrogate BID is delighted to announce a new addition to the Harrogate Dog Show this year – an official pet-themed market! Traders from both local and surrounding areas will host stalls, offering a varied range of products, advice and services all to help, support and benefit your pets. The market, set to be held on…
The Harrogate BID team are pleased to launch a new project in town in line with their ‘Pride in our Town’ objective. The organisation is excited to reveal details of the brand-new project it has commissioned in our town centre. The amazing artist Sarah Marsh has used fantastic floral artwork to brighten up a series…
Many children and their families turned out to take on the ‘Wipeout’ challenge during the Mothering Funday in Harrogate town centre over the weekend. The Harrogate BID team were delighted to deliver yet again another successful Funday, with hundreds of people heading to the Piazza area to join in with the fun and take on…
Harrogate BID is delighted to announce details of the official categories for the Harrogate Dog Show 2025. The popular event, which is set to return to the town centre for its fourth year on Saturday, April 12th, will feature seven different categories for owners and their furry friends to enter across the day. From ‘Handsomest…
