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2025 Press Releases
7th May 2025 – Ilkley Gazette
Celebrate health and wellbeing at Ilkley’s Feel-Good Festival
2nd April 2025 – Ilkley Chat
Ilkley awarded prestigious Coach Friendly Status
24th February 2025 – Ilkley Gazette
Cross-party praise for Ilkley rail group
6th February 2025 – Ilkley Chat
The vision is to create the UK’s best town transport hub in Ilkley
2024 Press Releases
4th December – Toyworld Magazine
Games Crusade honoured in Local Business awards
2nd December – Ilkley Gazette
Ilkley late night shopping event to celebrate festive season
25th November 2025 – Ilkley Gazette
Ilkley BID introduces new town centre maps in town
18th November 2024 – Ilkley Gazette
Ilkley BID announces late night shopping event in Ilkley
14th September 2024 – Telegraph & Argos
Ilkley Fountain team thanks benefactors for making project possible
21st June – Ilkley Chat
Ilkley primary school teachers praised in national Teacher of the Year competition
15th March 2024 – Ilkley Gazette
Ilkley Gift Card joins national gifting platform
12th March 2024 – Ilkley Gazette
Ilkley’s oldest and newest business unite to say “yes” to the BID
3rd March 2024 – Rombalds Radio
Ilkley BID board speaks out as voting deadline approaches
2nd March 2024 – Rombalds Radio
Research shows what mums really want and need this Mother’s Day
2nd March 2024 – Ilkley Gazette
Winners jubilant at the Ilkley Business Awards 2024
1st March 2024 – Ilkley Gazette
BID board speaks out as voting deadline approaches
27th February 2024 – Ilkley Gazette
Investment in Ilkley at stake as BID ballot opens
13th February 2024 – Rombalds Radio
App scheme to help Ilkley businesses crack down on crime
13th February 2024 – Yorkshire Post
Businesses in famous Yorkshire spa town join forces to tackle wave of retail crime
12th February 2024 – Bradford Telegraph & Argus
App to help in the fight against crime and ASB in Ilkley
12th February 2024 – Ilkley Chat
App scheme to help Ilkley businesses crack down on crime
12th February 2024 – Ilkley Gazette
Ilkley BID helps town venues clamp down on crime
2nd February 2024- Ilkley Gazette
Ilkley BID reports positive sales of its Ilkley Gift Card
1st February 2024 – Ilkley Gazette
Robbie Moore MP backs Ilkley Business Improvement District
30th January 2024 – Ilkley Gazette
Ilkley Business Improvement District reveals its vision for the town
2023 Press Releases
27th December 2023
Ilkley businesses report positive impact of BID
30th November 2023
Experienced businessmen welcomed into the Ilkley BID fold
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
18th May 2023
Oyez! Oyez! Grassington’s town crier wins best dressed accolade
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.