March has been a busy and positive month for Harrogate BID, with a strong focus on events and opportunities to support the town centre and our business community. It was fantastic to see the return of Mothering Funday, with families coming into the town centre to take part in the Wipeout challenge and enjoy a…
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Harrogate BID is delighted to announce that the Yorkshire Shepherdess, Amanda Owen, will return as the star judge for the Harrogate Dog Show 2026. Amanda, best known for her work on popular TV programmes including Our Yorkshire Farm, has been a huge hit at previous years’ events. Harrogate BID is thrilled to be welcoming her…
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Families are invited to join in the fun this spring as Harrogate BID launches its first Easter Trail across Harrogate town centre. Running from Saturday 28 March to Saturday 11 April, the free family-friendly event is brought to you by Harrogate BID and kindly sponsored by the Crown Hotel Harrogate, offering a range of activities…
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Local residents are invited to a free public event this March to explore how community-owned energy could help power Harrogate and Knaresborough. Organised by local climate action charity Zero Carbon Harrogate, the event will share the findings of a new feasibility study carried out with energy experts D3 Associates, looking at how solar power could…
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Harrogate BID is delighted to announce the official categories for the Harrogate Dog Show 2026. The much-loved event will return to the Victoria Shopping Centre Piazza for its sixth year on Saturday 11 April, bringing together dog lovers, families and visitors for a fun-filled day celebrating our four-legged friends. The show will feature seven different categories for…
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As we move into March, February has been a month of important developments and continued momentum for Harrogate BID and the wider town centre. Most notably, we announced the appointment of Jason Maxwell as our new Chief Executive Officer. Jason brings significant experience in BID leadership and regeneration, and I am confident that his expertise…
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Mothering Funday is set to return to Harrogate town centre this spring, offering families the chance to enjoy a day of fun and win fantastic prizes for their mum, grandmother or guardian. Delivered by Harrogate BID in association with Your Harrogate and Victoria Shopping Centre, the free event will take place on Saturday, 14 March…
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Harrogate BID is delighted to be partnering once again with Harrogate Town A.F.C. to support local businesses through an exciting new Town Rewards initiative, giving fans the chance to win Harrogate Gift Cards at home matches. As part of the ongoing Town Rewards scheme, Harrogate Town has launched a new half-time Crossbar Challenge at the…
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The result of the Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID) ballot has today been confirmed, with businesses voting not to proceed with the proposal. The ABID had been developed to provide a sustainable, locally controlled funding mechanism to strengthen the town’s visitor economy, enhance destination marketing activity and support long-term competitiveness. The proposal followed consultation with…
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Harrogate BID is delighted to announce the appointment of Jason Maxwell as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Jason set to take up the role in March. Jason joins the organisation with extensive experience in place leadership, regeneration and business engagement, having spent more than seven years leading Stockton BID and most recently working within…
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