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...
Christmas 2023 – Late Night Opening
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September 2023
Footfall Most popular postcodes people travelled from Total Footfall: 40,921 29,677 visitors were LS29 residents which is 94.3% of the local population. The majority of visitors to Ilkley in August came from the Yorkshire and the Humber area. Vacancy Rates 22 Vacant...
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...
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...
Ilkley BID Renewal Survey
Ilkley BID is seeking the views of businesses regarding the renewal of the town centre Business Improvement District. If supported, the renewal period will last for approximately six months during which time there will be ample opportunity for every business in the...
August 2023
FootfallMost popular postcodes people travelled fromTotal Footfall: 371,997 19,444 visitors were LS29 residents which is 61.8% of the local population. The majority of visitors to Ilkley in August came from the Yorkshire and the Humber area.Vacancy Rates23 Vacant...
July 2023
FootfallMost popular postcodes people travelled fromTotal Footfall: 394,605 24,913 visitors were LS29 residents which is 79.2% of the local population. The majority of visitors to Ilkley in July came from the Yorkshire and the Humber area.Vacancy Rates22 Vacant...
2023 Summer Safari Interactive Trail
Ilkley BID have arranged for the Summer Safari trail in collaboration with the LoyalFree app. Running from August 11th to August 28th, this remarkable initiative aims to entice visitors to explore the vibrant town centre. Visitors will embark on an interactive journey...
Bradford and Ilkley will host Yorkshire Day in 2025
We are excited to announce that Bradford and Ilkley will be hosting Yorkshire Day 2025 thanks to our collaboration with Bradford Council. This incredible opportunity will shine a regional and national spotlight on Ilkley, and we extend our gratitude to our colleagues...
Discover Ilkley Newsletter
To support BID businesses and promote the town, our Discover Ilkley e-newsletter is sent out to subscribers twice monthly, informing them of the latest offers, events, and news in Ilkley. Ilkley BID businessesTo feature in the newsletter get in touch:...
Ilkley Business Networking Event – Thursday 28th September 12pm – 2pm
The Ilkley Business Forum & Ilkley BID are hosting a free drop-in business networking lunch on Thursday 28th September - 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Come along, meet some fellow Ilkley business owners / managers and enjoy complimentary food and drink provided by our...
June
FootfallMost popular postcodes people travelled fromTotal Footfall: 407,696 23,170 visitors were LS29 residents which is 73.7% of the local population - a great result to show that people are supporting the local economy. The majority of visitors to Ilkley in June...
May 2023
FootfallMost popular postcodes people travelled fromTotal Footfall: 404,881 20,635 visitors were LS29 residents which is 65.4% of the local population - a great result to show that people are supporting the local economy. The majority of visitors to Ilkley in May came...
Supporting BID Businesses with Beyond Procurement Services
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Ilkley’s National Town Crier Competition a huge success
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April 2023
FootfallMost popular postcodes people travelled fromTotal Footfall: 397,957 22,361 visitors were LS29 residents which is 71.1% of the local population - a great result to show that people are supporting the local economy. The majority of visitors to Ilkley in April...
2023 Augmented Reality Easter Egg Hunt in Ilkley
Ilkley BID has partnered with the LoyalFree App to launch an exciting Easter Egg Hunt running from March 31st to April 16th. The free family-friendly trail is set to revolutionize the traditional Easter Egg Hunt with the use of augmented reality technology. It’s a...
Ilkley’s first National Town Crier Competition – Ilkley BID Event
The Ilkley Business Improvement District has organised and funded Ilkley's first National Town Crier Competition. Hosted by Ilkley’s own town crier, Isabel Ashman the event will take place on Saturday 13th May and welcomes town criers from all across the country to...
Ilkley Business Awards 2023
The Ilkley BID and The Ilkley Business Forum proudly joined forces as headline sponsors for the highly anticipated 2023 Ilkley Business Awards on Friday, March 3rd. It was an extraordinary evening filled with celebration, honoring the remarkable achievements of the...
Mother’s Day Campaign – Ilkley Gift Card
Ilkley BID have partnered with Town & City Gift Cards to run a Mother’s Day campaign to help support local retailers, encouraging people to gift an Ilkley Gift card this Mother's Day., The ‘Mums love local’ campaign urges support for local businesses and...
Dales Radio Advertising
To help attract more visitors to Ilkley from further afield, Ilkley BID have arranged for adverts on the Dales Radio station to showcase Ilkley as a great place to visit. The radio station is located in the Yorkshire Dales with a reach of up to 60k listeners...
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