As the Business Improvement District (BID) in Harrogate, one of the key services we deliver are our teams on the street. Our two Street Rangers and Town Centre Support Officer (TCSO) work hard on a daily basis to ensure our town centre is safe, clean and welcoming for all businesses, residents and visitors. As one…
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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…
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At Harrogate BID, we’re always striving to make a positive impact on our town centre and business community. We work hard every day towards achieving our three objectives and overall Business Plan – set with the aim of supporting, safeguarding and improving Harrogate for businesses, visitors and residents alike, to make the town the best…
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The world of social media has become a huge part of everyday life – and the work we do as the BID in Harrogate is no exception. Over recent years, much like everyone else in the business world, we’ve found that the use of social media has become a key part of the promotional aspect…
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As the Business Improvement District in Harrogate, tackling and understanding why units are vacant is a key objective in our overall Business Plan. We know that the high street is always changing and commercial units need to be used in an ever-shifting fashion. Whether it’s installing stunning street art or window vinyl celebrating our fantastic…
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Following another jam-packed, successful year for the Harrogate BID team in 2024, we’re already well underway with plans as we move further into our second term in the ‘jewel in Yorkshire’s crown’. We’ve got a number of new ideas in the pipeline, which we’re hoping to bring to light throughout 2025. We’ve received so much…
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The last period of the year can be both a busy and hectic time for retail businesses, featuring key dates in the shopping calendar. But what is this ‘Golden Quarter’ and why is it renowned in the business community? This time of year includes very important dates in the retail calendar, from Black Friday and…
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It’s believed that high streets across the UK are on the verge of a transformative period, with businesses working to adapt to the latest trends and ideas. Companies often find themselves utilising their space for other purposes, from hosting various events and offering a flexible working space, to creating learning centres or even an indoor…
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Harrogate has been a renowned horticultural haven for many years, formed by hosting fantastic flower shows to more recent celebrations of our town’s floral heritage. From the cherry blossom avenues on the Stray, to the flower beds blooming in Valley Gardens and Prospect Place, it seems that the majority of locations around Harrogate have got…
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In this latest edition of our Harrogate BID blog, we wanted to give a special shout-out to a charity that we work alongside for the amazing work they do to support others. We work with Fairy Bricks to bring the Harrogate Lego Trail to life every year. They create all of the masterpiece models that…
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