Simon Kent, a previous director of Harrogate Convention Centre, will take over the day-to-day running of the organisation, including liaising directly with town centre businesses, reporting into the Board and fostering relations with BIDs around the country. Earlier this year, the organisation formed to promote Harrogate town centre as a must-visit destination for shoppers and…
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Security Measure! LK Bennet in Harrogate have cleared stock from their display window Harrogate BID, working in partnership with its colleagues at North Yorkshire Police, is asking businesses to make sure it is not only their employees who are staying safe during the coronavirus lockdown, but their premises too. Whilst the Police across the country…
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Businesses in Harrogate have been given an extra £10m in support from Harrogate Borough Council, with the initial group of business grants now being issued. The council had originally expected to receive in the region of £40m from the government as part of its Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant…
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We are sharing with you information which we hope you will find useful during these unprecedented times. In addition to it going out with this newsletter, we will be posting them on our social media sites too. We are also going out videoing those businesses that are remaining open, and these will be posted on out Facebook…
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An organisation created to promote Harrogate town centre as a must-visit destination for shoppers and tourists has unveiled a new-look board. Taking on the role of Chair of Harrogate BID (Business Improvement District) is retailer Robert Kennedy – the owner of G23 and Porters – whilst restaurateur Sara Ferguson, co-owner of Sasso and Caffe Marconi,…
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Welcome to the Harrogate BID newsletter, keeping you informed about all matters BID. We are delighted to introduce you to our new look Board. Established in January 2020, it is a great mixture of the town centre businesses we represent. The last few months has seen the Board working behind the scenes to develop strategic goals…
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The 2020 BID Board consists of: Three National Retailers: Andrea Thornborrow, Primark; Mark Robson, Marks and Spencer; and Martin Gerrard, Barclays Bank. Three Independent Retailers: Rob Spencer, Town House Design; Robert Kennedy, G23; and Robert Ogden, Ogden of Harrogate. Two Office and Commercial: Chris Bentley, Hornbeam Park and Richard Wheeldon, Berwins Solicitors. Two Food and…
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Message from John Fox, Chair of Harrogate BID Christmas is a vital time of year for our High Streets. We’ve been busy supporting events, delivering robust marketing campaigns and new initiatives this winter. A new campaign in October encouraged footfall for our food and drink sector. ‘Eat Out for £10’ engaged a wide-range of venues.…
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Since the legislation was introduced in the UK in 2004, more than 300 Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have been developed in towns, cities and business parks across the UK with a total investment exceeding £100m annually. Their mission is to introduce new initiatives in the area to boost footfall, spend, dwell time and attract inward…
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Autumn Newsletter 2019
