Marketing the Town

Funded Photography Service Year 1

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...

August 2024

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,...

July 2024

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...

The Ilkley Gift Card

The Ilkley Gift Card

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...

Random Acts of Kindness

Random Acts of Kindness

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...

Show Your Love for Local: Vote for Ilkley’s Favourite Business!

Show Your Love for Local: Vote for Ilkley’s Favourite Business!

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...

June 2024

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...

Grab Your Share of Digitalisation Grants

Grab Your Share of Digitalisation Grants

  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...

Trader of the Week – Fusion Chocolate

Trader of the Week – Fusion Chocolate

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...

May 2024

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...

Your Ilkley Launch Partner

Your Ilkley Launch Partner

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...

April 2024

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...

2024 Ilkley Pride Sponsorship

2024 Ilkley Pride Sponsorship

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,...

First Aid Training

First Aid Training

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New Ilkley BID Manager appointed

New Ilkley BID Manager appointed

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...

March 2024

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...