Harrogate BID is very pleased to announce funding for a new app to support the Pubwatch scheme in the town centre, along with a fresh accreditation for venues. Officially announced during a meeting on Thursday (May 29th), the BID team and Pubwatch scheme are delighted to launch a partnership with the Alert app by ShopSafe.…
Harrogate BID is very pleased to see multiple new business openings in the town centre over the last few months, contributing to creating a vibrant, bustling hub. Since the start of 2025, more than 10 new businesses have opened in the centre of Harrogate, including jewellers, office space, homeware, clothing retailers, bars, restaurants and more.…
Harrogate BID would like to remind the Pubwatch member venues in the town of an upcoming meeting. The meeting will take place for members of the Harrogate scheme on Thursday, May 29th at The Crown Hotel from 3.30pm. The meeting will feature the launch of the Alert app for the scheme, along with an introduction…
Harrogate BID is pleased to announce the organisation’s involvement in the Barrie–Harrogate Twin Exchange, an international business initiative connecting the North Yorkshire town with Barrie in Ontario, Canada Harrogate shares a formal twin city relationship with Barrie – a thriving business community with many shared values and complementary strengths. Two years ago, we had the…
Harrogate BID was delighted to deliver another successful Celebration of Fashion event over the weekend to shine a light on the town’s top retail offer. The event, organised by the Business Improvement District (BID) team every year, encourages both local people and visitors into the town centre to join in with the fun. The sun…
Harrogate BID is delighted to launch brand new themed postcards and guide maps as part of a wider promotional project for the town centre. The Business Improvement District (BID) delivers campaigns, services and events across the year to help not only keep Harrogate on the map, but to showcase the town far and wide across…
Harrogate BID is pleased to announce the details of a brand new Father’s Day competition, offering the chance for one lucky winner to take home a top themed prize package filled with the best treats for a dad, grandad or guardian. Launched today (May 19th), the prize package includes a season ticket for Harrogate Town…
Harrogate BID was delighted to receive the President’s Cup from the District Chamber of Commerce earlier this week. This prestigious accolade, presented by Chamber President Phill Holdsworth, recognises outstanding contributions to the local area and economy. Matthew Chapman, Harrogate BID Chief Executive, attended to receive the award on behalf of the team. The BID work…
Harrogate BID has funded a series of impactful wider promotional campaigns featuring new branding for key town centre locations, a series of videos, guide maps and themed postcards. The ‘Lifetime of Harrogate’ project, fully funded and delivered by the Business Improvement District (BID), was launched to showcase the North Yorkshire town as a must-visit destination,…
Summer season, Harrogate on the High Street and wedding themes will feature on the line-up for the upcoming Celebration of Fashion. The popular celebration, organised and funded by Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID), returns to the Piazza area of the Victoria Shopping Centre in just over a week on Saturday, May 17th. The categories taking…
