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Random Acts of Kindness

The Ilkley BID, in partnership with Your Ilkley Radio, has launched a campaign to spread joy and promote local businesses in Ilkley. The campaign, titled “Random Acts of Kindness,” involves surprising unsuspecting residents with free Ilkley Gift Cards...

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

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...

June 2024

Footfall Total Footfall: 403,268 Slightly lower than June 2023 which was 411,122. The majority of visitors to Ilkley in June 2024 came from the Yorkshire and the Humber area. Vacancy Rates 26 Vacant Units   8.2% of Total Units * Herd Steakhouse have taken over the...

Grab Your Share of Digitalisation Grants

  The West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Digital Enterprise scheme is offering grants to help businesses invest in digital transformation. Funding for Digital Growth There are two types of grants are available: Standard Grants: Covering up to 50% of...

Trader of the Week – Fusion Chocolate

Ilkley BID is proud to announce a successful collaboration with Fusion Chocolate. This project aimed to promote their business and showcase the vibrant offerings of Ilkley. As part of our ongoing commitment to championing local businesses and marketing Ilkley as a...