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2023 Press Releases
3rd October 2023 – Ilkley Gazette
Ilkley BID commences campaign for a second five year term
27th September 2023 – Ilkley Gazette
Second Ilkley BID Health and Wellness Event at The Winter Garden
11th September 20 – Ilkey Gazette
https://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/23782198.ilkley-bid-invites-people-be-guest/
31st August 2023 – Ilkley Gazette
Two major health and wellness events in Ilkley this September
29th June 2023 – Ilkley Gazette
New artwork welcomes passengers to Ilkley Railway Station
23rd June 2023 – Ilkley Gazette
The Ilkley Gift Card celebrates it’s first anniversary.
7th June 2023 – Ilkley Gazette
Pride month celebrated in Ilkley
16th May 2023 – Ilkley Gazette
Ilkley’s National Town Crier Competition was worth shouting about.
5th May 2023 – Telegraph & Argus
Primary Schools to compete in Ilkley BID’s Town Crier Competition
4th May 2023 – Ilkley Gazette
Primary Schools to compete in Ilkley BID’s Town Crier Competition
5th April 2023 – Wharfedale Observer
Easter augmented reality trails to enjoy in Ilkley
17th March 2023 – Ilkley Gazette
First for Ilkley as National Town Crier Competition comes to town
9th March 2023 – Ilkley Gazette
Mums love local’ campaign urges support for Ilkley businesses
8th March 2023 – Rombalds Radio
Public views sought on three possible Ilkley fountain designs
7th March 2023 – Ilkley Gazette
All the winners of the Ilkley Business Awards 2023
6th February – Rombalds Radio
Ilkley ducks mean business
31st January 2023 – Telegraph & Argus
Coronation theme launched for Ilkley Carnival
31st January 2023 – Ilkley Gazette
Ilkley shows its support for local businesses
20th January 2023 – Rombalds Radio
A bumper Christmas for Ilkley Gift Card Sales
17th January 2023 – Ilkley Gazette
Ilkley Business Awards finalists announced
2022 Press Releases
Ilkley Gazette – 1st November 2022
Ilkley BID is encouraging consumers to treat a loved one to an Ilkley Gift Card this Christmas.
Ilkley Gazette – 27th October 2022
Town shares its plans for Christmas.
Ilkley Gazette – 26th October 2022
Discover ‘spooky’ Ilkley on a trail this weekend.
Ilkley Gazette – 17th October 2022
Categories announced for the Ilkley Business Awards 2023
Ilkley Gazette – 11th October 2022
Improving Ilkley delighted to announce fountain restoration project to begin.
Ilkley Gazette – 5th October 2022
All LS29 businesses invited to the Ilkley Business Awards 2023 launch event.
Ilkley Gazette – 30th September 2022
New dinner and show discount initiative from Ilkley BID.
Ilkley Gazette – 16th September 2022
Success for Ilkley BID’s first Health & Wellness Event.
Ilkley Gazette – 8th August 2022
Unearth dinosaur facts on new Ilkley trail
Ilkley Gazette – 20th July 2022
End of year presents for teachers boosts the success of the Ilkley Gift Card
Ilkley Gazette – 30th June 2022
Ilkley town centre gift card event winners.
Ilkley Gazette – 16th June 2022
Ilkley BID welcomes three new voluntary directors.
Ilkley Gazette – 14th June 2022
Ilkley businesses support Tree Trails.
Yorkshire Post- 6th May 2022
The Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide 2022: Ilkley launches gift card to provide a boost to 50 businesses.
Telegraph & Argus- 5th May 2022
Ilkley leads the way in the digital high street revolution with the launch of its new gift card.
Ilkley Gazette- 3rd May 2022
Massive crowds support record breaking Ilkley Carnival.
Ilkley Gazette- 8th April 2022
Ilkley is named as The Sunday Times Best Place To Live 2022.
Ilkley Gazette- 8th April 2022
ILKLEY Business Improvement District (BID) is urging the Government to stop plans to cut key rail services in the district.
Ilkley Gazette – 29th March 2022
Family event this Saturday for the Discover Ilkley app launch.
Telegraph & Argus- 22nd March 2022
An evening of celebration at the Ilkley Business Awards 2022.
Ilkley Gazette – 10th March 2022
Ilkley BID to launch gift card to boost local economy.
Ilkley Gazette – 22nd February 2022
Ilkley BID welcomes new Chairman and begins recruitment of a new team member.
Ilkley Gazette – 17th February 2022
Ilkley BID welcomes new Chairman and begins recruitment of a new team Lucky resident wins big in the Discover Ilkley prize draw.
Ilkley Gazette – 10th February 2022
Iconic Ilkley location among district’s most romantic to propose.
2021 Press Releases
Bradford businesses can get help to ‘sparkle’ after difficult pandemic year.
Wharfedale Observer- 26th October 2021
Ilkley Business Awards entries are open.
Wharfedale Observer- 20th October 2021
Fundraising appeal launched to transform third Ilkley flowerbed.
Telegraph & Argus – 7th October 2021
£1.2m grant for BIDs in Bradford, Keighley and Ilkley.
Yorkshire Post – 16th May 2021
Why Ilkley is expecting to become a staycation hotspot as lockdown restrictions limit foreign holidays.
Ilkley Gazette – 1st April 2021
Ilkley’s ‘best place to live’ accolade is well deserved.
Ilkley Gazette – 24th March 2021
Discover Ilkley launches interactive Easter Trail competition
Ilkley Gazette – 23rd February 2021
Hidden Ilkley businesses revealed in new BID initiative.
Ilkley Gazette – 9th February 2021
New website launched to showcase all Ilkley has to offer.
2020 Press Releases
Discover Ilkley at Christmas with the help of festive elves!
Yorkshire Evening Post – 10th November 2020
High street is still there and needs support” – coming together to promote local businesses and create Christmas in Ilkley.
Ilkley Gazette – 10th November 2020
Shop local plea in second lockdown.
Ilkley Gazette – 20th October 2020
Interactive halloween trail launched in Ilkley.
Telegraph & Argus – 13th October 2020
Ilkley BID launches voluntary membership to benefit more LS29 businesses.
Telegraph & Argus – 12th October 2020
Creatives sought to light up Bradford this winter.
Telegraph & Argus – 28th September 2020
Ilkley BID receives funding from Town Council for the Discover Ilkley campaign.
Ilkley Gazette – 5th August 2020
App to help businesses and customers in Ilkley.
Telegraph & Argus – 22nd July 2020
Ilkley parking scheme amended by Bradford Council.
Ilkley Gazette – 14th July 2020
Real Food Ilkley enjoys a successful return to The Grove.
Ilkley Gazette – 25th June 2020
Why we must all support our local businesses as lockdown eases.
Telegraph & Argus – 3rd June 2020
Training boost for businesses as BIDs team up.
Ilkley Gazette – 21st May 2020
Winners of Ilkley’s Got Heart appeal prize draw announced.
Ilkley Gazette – 19th May 2020
Ilkley BID joins nationwide campaign to support retail, hospitality and leisure sector.
Ilkley Gazette – 12th May 2020
Business team working together to rebuild district’s economy.
Ilkley Gazette – 13th April 2020
Campaign urges people to become lifesavers at home.
Ilkley Gazette – 2nd April 2020
Ilkley BID Launches Ilkley To You Campaign.
Ilkley Gazette – 17th Feb 2020
Ilkley brand among group’s next targets.
Ilkley Gazette – 14th Jan 2020
Ilkley businesses invited to free green event.
2019 Press Releases
Ilkley BID conducting formal parking survey.
Ilkley Gazette – 1st October 2019
Ilkley BID cleans up the town centre streets.
Ilkley Gazette – 27th Aug 2019
Headline sponsor announced for Ilkley Business Awards.
Ilkley Gazette – 8th Aug 2019
Ilkley’s parking scheme is slammed.
StrayFM – 12th Aug 2019
Parking scheme in Ilkley divides public.
Ilkley Gazette – 9th July 2019
Businesses invited to be part of 5-year vision.
Ilkley Gazette – 23rd May 2019
Helen is appointed as Ilkley BID manager.
Wharfedale Observer – 8th May 2019
Recruitment drive by Ilkley BID.
Wharfedale Observer – 8th May 2019
Recruitment drive by Ilkley BID.
Ilkley Gazette – 29th March 2019
Businesses say ‘yes’ to the establishment of an Ilkley Business Improvement District.
Ilkley Gazette – 30th Jan 2019
Launch of Ilkley BID to “future proof” town.
Ilkley Gazette – 8th Jan 2019
Multi-day parking introduced in Ilkley town centre.
Wharfedale Observer – 13th Aug 2018
Plan to spark new life into Ilkley’s economy gets £20,000 grant from Bradford Council.