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 Sets Sights on Becoming the Inaugural UK Town of Culture 2028

Mar 4, 2026

Ilkley BID is excited to announce that we are officially leading the town’s bid for the first-ever UK Town of Culture title. Working in partnership with Ilkley Town Council and local community groups, we have submitted an Expression of Interest to the Department for...

Ilkley BID wins silver at the National BID Awards 2026

Feb 10, 2026

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news with our local business community and residents: Ilkley BID has officially been awarded the Silver Award in the Community Project category at the National BID Awards! The ceremony took place on Monday, 9th February, at the...

Ilkley Business Awards Finalists for 2026 Announced!

Jan 27, 2026

Innovation, excellence, and community spirit are taking centre stage as the Ilkley Business Awards celebrates its landmark 10th anniversary

New Network Launches to Transform Bradford into a ‘Carer-Inclusive’ District

Jan 7, 2026

A pioneering initiative for businesses in the Bradford district is designed to support the thousands of workers balancing jobs with unpaid caring responsibilities and is set to officially launch on Wednesday 21st January 2026. The Bradford Employer Carer Network...