Pictured Left to Right, Jos Mountcastle, Ian White, Sarah Barr-Young, Lisa Drake & Helen Rhodes. Ilkley BID are in the process of setting up the Ilkley Gift Card scheme which is due to be launched on 5th May 2022. REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS Using ARG...
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ILKLEY IS NAMED AS THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST PLACE TO LIVE 2022
Ilkley has been named as the Best Place to Live by The Sunday Times, topping a list of 70 locations which represent the best of the UK. The annual prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2022 guide has been released online today, with an edited version available...
Funded Photography Service Year 1
llkley BID arranged and funded professional photography for many BID businesses using a local photographer. The service offered two fully edited shots, with the option to purchase further shots at a special discount of £15 each or pay for an additional hour with the...
Love Your Highstreet
Ilkley BID has partnered with Rombalds Radio to bring a new fantastic promotional opportunity for BID members called “Love Your High Street”. This exciting campaign connects you with Rombalds Radio's engaged audience of 35,000* listeners and the combined online...
Spring into Easter Trail
The Spring into Ilkley trail campaign for the 2024 Easter period aimed to engage families visiting Ilkley through an exciting treasure hunt using Augmented Reality characters scattered around the town centre. By utilising the Discover Ilkley App, the key goals of this...
Ilkley BID is recruiting a full-time BID Manager
Job Description and Person Specification Ilkley Business Improvement District Manager Job title: Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID) Manager. Employer: Ilkley BID Limited. Responsible to: Ilkley BID Board of Directors. Reporting to: Chair of the BID Board....
Ilkley BID wins second five year term
Ilkley town centre businesses have voted in favour of a second five year term for Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID). The second term will run until 2029.
Ilkley Gift Card joins national gifting platform
The Ilkley Gift Card is one of the first local gift cards available to buy in the GiftRound store as part of a drive to encourage local shopping. Gifting local just got easier as the Ilkley Gift Card becomes a purchase option on group collecting platform GiftRound....
January 2024
Total Footfall: 422,230 | 27 Vacant Units | Total giftcards purchased: 22 | Value: £1,020
Ilkley BID helps town venues clamp down on crime
An anti-crime app scheme has been introduced by the Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID) to support the town’s retail and hospitality businesses. Ilkley Watch is a free, secure platform available as an app which allows retailers and hospitality venues to quickly...
Business Plan Q&A Drop In Session
All BID businesses are invited to attend the Business Plan Q&A Drop in Session. For those that have any questions or require further information, please come along to the BID meeting room in the Town Hall. When: Wednesday 6th March 2024 Time: Between 4pm -...
Ilkley BID reports positive sales of its Ilkley Gift Card
An important milestone has been reached for the Ilkley Gift Card which was launched by the Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID) in May 2022 to encourage consumers to shop locally and lock in spend to the town. To date, the total value of gift card sales has...
December 2023
Total Footfall: 401,624 | 24 Vacant Units | Total giftcards purchased: 177 | Value: £6,329
Businesses come together for the official Ilkley BID Second Term Business Plan launch
On 25th January, Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID), launched its new Business Plan for 2024-2029; a strategy document outlining its vision for the town and its businesses over the next five years. The Plan, presented to an audience of around 50 business...
Info Sheet 3 – Final project plans being drawn up
The second information sheet has now been published and will be hand delivered to businesses over the next 2 weeks. As part of the proposed renewal of the Ilkley BID,this information sheet outlines the main project themes being considered for the town centre for the...
Siddons & Co Financial Planning
We provide goals-based financial planning to help our clients plan for an enjoyable retirement. Too many people have no clear idea about how much money they will need to retire with so we help them work out their retirement goals, creating an action plan to understand...
November 2023
Total Footfall: 419,600 | 23 Vacant Units | Total giftcards purchased: 24 | Value: £1,195
2024 – 2029 Ilkley BID Business Plan Launch
All BID businesses are invited to the launch of the 2024 - 2029 Ilkley BID Business Plan. The new plan will detail the priorities that have been identified by the 116 businesses who have completed the renewal survey. When: Thursday 25th January 2024 from 5.30pm Where:...
Info Sheet 2 – What the BID already does for you
The second information sheet has now been published and will be hand delivered to businesses over the next 2 weeks. Read about the projects delivered by the BID in its first four years and the renewal process over the next couple of months. Key points covered are:...
Christmas 2023 – Late Night Opening
Late night shopping and festive fun in Ilkley
September 2023
Total Footfall: 409,421 | 22 Vacant Units | Total gift cards purchased: 27 | Value: £970
Be Our Guest
Under our commitment to Marketing the Town and Supporting Businesses, the "BE OUR GUEST" campaign is inviting members of the public to review an Ilkley business. Each month, a winner will be picked at random and given £50 to spend in an Ilkley business in return for...
October 2023
Total Footfall: 423,450 | 23 Vacant Units | Total gift cards purchased: 15 | Value: £260
Info Sheet 1 – Plans for renewal of the Ilkley Business Improvement District
The first information sheet has now been published and will be hand delivered to businesses over the next 2 weeks. Read about the projects delivered by the BID in its first four years, plus how to have your say on the BID’s renewal plans. Key points covered are: What...
Ilkley BID commences campaign for a second five year term
"The Ilkley BID is starting a formal process of consultation with BID member businesses to find out what they see as priorities for the BID if it is voted in for a second term next spring. The consultation will last approximately four months. Ilkley BID was formed in...
2023 LoyalFree Halloween Trail
The Halloween Spooktacular Triva Trail runs from 13th - 31st October to encourage families to the town centre during the October half term period. Visitors are invited to follow the trail around Ilkley town centre for a chance to win a £25 Ilkley Gift Card. Featuring...
AGM – 18th October 2023
The AGM takes place on 18th October 2023, 5.30pm - 7.30pm at The Clarke Foley Centre. As well as presenting the annual accounts, this year's AGM will include a review of milestones & achievements of Year 4. Refreshments will be available for those wishing to stay...
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