BID’s Glass Act helps tell tale of Harrogate’s connection to the ‘well known’
Harrogate BID brings empty shop units back into life, by telling tales of Harrogate’s connections to ‘well known’ faces.
BID cleaning crew takes to the streets for pre lockdown relaxation spring clean
Harrogate BID’s (Business Improvement District) cleaning crew is back on the spa town’s streets as businesses prepare to reopen their doors next month (April 2021). The team from UK Nationwide Cleaning Services have begun ‘washing and weeding’ footpaths including East Parade, Tower Street and Bower Road, including the ‘One Arch’ pedestrian tunnel. In addition to…
Harrogate BID launches “Shop Harrogate Online” campaign
Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID) had launched a campaign to promote and support town centre traders during this second lockdown. “Shop Harrogate Online” is aimed at encouraging those looking for a multitude of goods to look to local suppliers first before turning to on-line retail giants. The BID is launching a social media campaign and,…
Harrogate BID adds illuminated tribute to town centre war memorial
Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID) had added a fitting, illuminated tribute to the town centre war memorial.
Harrogate BID Partners with Harrogate Mumbler to Launch Family-Friendly Harrogate Town Centre Halloween Trail
Safe, fun and completely free, The Halloween Trail will go live on Thursday, October 22 and run each day through to the spooky day itself – Saturday, October 31.
Harrogate BID to light up the town centre this Christmas
Light Show! Pictured from left are Harrogate BID Interim Chair, Sara Ferguson, Harrogate Host Jo Caswell and Harrogate BID Project Co-Ordinator Dawn Gennery. Harrogate’s Christmas lights will shine brighter than ever this year after the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) has taken over responsibility for delivering the annual festive spectacle. It has appointed lighting experts,…
Guidance on Reopening Your Business – Now Available
The government’s COVID-19 recovery plan aims to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect the NHS. Many retail businesses are now allowed to reopen (from 15 June onwards) but shops cannot operate in the same way that they did before. Every business must make sure they are COVID-19 secure…
Harrogate BID urges local businesses to support “Raise the Bar” campaign
Harrogate BID is urging town centre traders to back a campaign calling on the Government to increase the rateable value threshold to £150,000, enabling more businesses to access much-needed emergency grants. Under current rules aimed at supporting businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced those with rateable values up to, and including, £51,000…
Harrogate BID’s hat-trick of initiatives
Harrogate BID’s hat-trick of initiatives proves a winning combination for town centre trade A hat-trick of initiatives supported – and promoted – by Harrogate BID has proved a winning combination for town centre businesses. In its first year, the organisation – set up to increase footfall within Harrogate town centre – has sponsored free busses,…
Harrogate BID partners Transdev to complete 12 months of Sunday Freeway
An initiative that has delivered a major boost to Harrogate’s retail sector has celebrated its first birthday. Thanks to the support of leading town businesses and Harrogate BID (Business Improvement District), Transdev has been able to run the Sunday Freeway, a free service to and from town on its fleet of electric buses. In its…