Ilkley BID | A Brighter Future for Ilkley

By working closely with our partners, Ilkley BID exists to support our local economy, improve facilities for the business community, boost visitor numbers and raise the overall profile and appeal of Ilkley as a great place to live, work and do business.

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Ilkley Awarded Prestigious Coach Friendly Status by Confederation of Passenger Transport

Apr 1, 2025

Ilkley has been officially awarded Coach Friendly Status by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), underscoring the town’s dedication to providing outstanding facilities and a warm welcome to coach groups and their passengers. The Coach Friendly Status is a...

Help us reach 750 signatures – sign our petition!

Mar 26, 2025

We're on a Mission to Make Ilkley "Walkers are Welcome"! Here at Ilkley BID, we're really excited to tell you about our campaign to achieve "Walkers are Welcome" status for our fantastic town. We believe this will bring significant benefits to everyone living and...

Transporting Ilkley’s Rail and Bus Station into the Future

Feb 6, 2025

The next steps towards realising the vision of transforming Ilkley’s rail and bus station into one of the best Transport Hubs in the country have been announced. The Ilkley Rail & Bus Board, which comprises Friends of Ilkley Railway Station (FOIRS), Network Rail,...

Show Your Love for Local: Vote for Ilkley’s Favourite Business!

Oct 2, 2024

The race is on to crown the UK's Favourite Local Business, and Ilkley is brimming with worthy contenders. With a £500 Ilkley Town Centre Gift Card up for grabs for the winning business and a £1000 gift card for a lucky voter, local businesses are eager to secure your...