November Lockdown Means More Grants!
Harrogate Borough Council have released details of the Local Restrictions Support Grant, intended for businesses that were trading up until the national lockdown when they were legally required to close.
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Harrogate’s Christmas Lights Are Powered By Harrogate BID
There was no physical ceremony because of the Covid 19 pandemic, but a total of 100,000 LED bulbs have now been illuminated across the town centre. The Streets are sparkling underneath the bright lights, bringing some much-needed festive cheer at such a difficult time for so many. Over the last few weeks, the BID’s partner…
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Town Centre Business Re-opening Support Grants
BID levy payers can still apply for one of its coronavirus re-opening grants, match-funded to a maximum of £750, which has been extended and can now be used to fund e-commerce websites and improve existing ones in support of online selling and ‘click and collect’, and providing home delivery services.
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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,…
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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.
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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.
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Harrogate BID Board Elections
Election Update We are in the final days of accepting applications to become a Director of the Harrogate BID Board for 1 January to 31 December 2021. The Board comprises up to 15 Directors, with a variety of complementary skills, representing various business sectors as follows: 3 National Retailers 3 Independent Retailers 2 Office and…
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Harrogate BID newsletter September 2020
Welcome to our September Newsletter Since our last newsletter, a great deal has happened in relation to Harrogate BID and the town in general. For those in the hospitality industry, I think we can all agree August’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ initiative was a huge success. It brought people out of their homes and into…
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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,…
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BID Devolution Update
North Yorkshire Devolution Explained The most significant shakeup of local government since 1974 is about to change the North Yorkshire administration map for many years to come – and whatever the outcome, due to be implemented in March 2022 – it will have an impact on all of the region’s residents and businesses. And with…
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