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...
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...
We're thrilled to have played a part in Raymond Town Menwear media exposure in November 2024. By crafting and distributing a press release highlighting their incredible history and commitment to quality, we secured them fantastic media coverage, including being...
Ilkley BID is excited to announce a special late-night shopping event on Thursday 5th December 2024, designed to bring festive cheer and boost our local businesses. Over 60 businesses will be opening their doors until 7:30 pm, offering a unique opportunity to...
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...
We're thrilled to have played a part in Weaverbird Workshop's media exposure in October 2024. To celebrate their 20th anniversary, we crafted a press release highlighting their incredible journey and submitted it to local media outlets for publishing. This resulted in...
FootfallTotal Footfall: 376,597 Slightly lower than August 2023 which was 381,997. The majority of visitors to Ilkley in August 2024 came from the Yorkshire and the Humber area.Vacancy Rates29 Vacant Units 9% of Total Units * 3 businesses closed: Studio Photography,...
FootfallTotal Footfall: 400,123Slightly higher than July 2023 which was 394,605. The majority of visitors to Ilkley in July 2024 came from the Yorkshire and the Humber area.Vacancy Rates27 Vacant Units 8.5% of Total Units * * Ground Floor UnitsIlkley Gift cardTotal...
Ilkley BID sponsored the Ilkley Literature Festival, which took place between Friday 4th - Sunday 20th October 2024. This exciting partnership provided a unique platform to showcase the town and its diverse business community to thousands of visitors. As one of the...
Here at Ilkley BID, we're passionate about making our town centre the best it can be. That means championing our diverse businesses and encouraging everyone to spend local. We believe that a thriving local economy benefits everyone, and one of our key initiatives to...
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 during the month...
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 your...
FootfallTotal 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 Rates26 Vacant Units 8.2% of Total Units * Herd Steakhouse have taken over the unit...
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 project...
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...
Ilkley BID is proud to announce that our very own BID manager, Sarah Brookfield-Almond, was featured in the Telegraph article highlighting Ilkley as a charming alternative to Harrogate. Published on July 29th, the article originally titled "Ilkley: The Overlooked Spa...
FootfallTotal Footfall: 415,379Slightly higher than May 2023 which was 415,291. The majority of visitors to Ilkley in May 2024 came from the Yorkshire and the Humber area.Vacancy Rates26 Vacant Units 8.2% of Total Units * Herd Steakhouse have taken over the unit...
The Ilkley BID (Business Improvement District) successfully partnered with Your Ilkley radio station (formerly Rombalds Radio) to promote local businesses and increase community engagement. Through this collaboration, Ilkley BID members benefited from increased...
FootfallTotal Footfall: 428,804 7.9% higher than April 2023. The majority of visitors to Ilkley in April 2024 came from the Yorkshire and the Humber area.Vacancy Rates26 Vacant Units 8.2% of Total Units * 2 new empty units. Joels on The Grove closed and Moin Moin...
Ilkley BID provided funding to update the decorative window bunting displayed throughout shop windows.
Ilkley BID were the headline sponsor for Ilkley Pride 2024 that took place on Saturday, June 29th! This was our third year supporting this fantastic event organised by the Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group. This vibrant event celebrates inclusivity in Ilkley,...
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Ilkley BID Chair Ian White and new BID Manager Sarah Brookfield-AlmondThe Ilkley BID board has welcomed the appointment of Sarah Brookfield-Almond as its new BID Manager. She takes over from Helen Rhodes, who is stepping down to focus on the business she runs with her...
The Ilkley Carnival window competition brought a host of benefits to the town and offered valuable marketing advantages for businesses that participated.
FootfallMost popular postcodes people travelled fromTotal Footfall: 433,2016.66% higher than March 2023 which was 406,163 Total number of unique visitors from the LS29 area were 21,273 which is 67.6% of the local population. The majority of visitors to Ilkley in March...
Ilkley BID has been working with various parties to achieve a national ‘Walkers Are Welcome’ accreditation for the town. There are six key criteria elements required to achieve the accreditation. Demonstrate Popular Local Support: This involves showing broad community...