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Ilkley Business Awards 2024

Ilkley Business Awards 2024

The Ilkley Business Awards are a highlight of the year, recognising the incredible contributions of local businesses. This year, the Ilkley BID and The Ilkley Business Forum were proud to join forces as headline sponsors, demonstrating their commitment to supporting...

Ilkley BID helps town venues clamp down on crime

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

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 -...

Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights

While Ilkley Town Council decorates the main streets with festive cheer, Ilkley BID goes the extra mile to ensure a sparkling Christmas for the whole town. At the beginning of the first term it was recognised that some areas, despite being important to the overall...

Ilkley BID reports positive sales of its Ilkley Gift Card

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...

Ilkley Watch – Shop Safe App

Ilkley Watch – Shop Safe App

The Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID) has implemented the ShopSafe app to combat retail crime and anti-social behaviour in the town. This initiative, launched in response to a rise in such incidents, has proven to be a valuable tool for local businesses....

Info Sheet 3 – Final project plans being drawn up

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

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...

2024 – 2029 Ilkley BID Business Plan Launch

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

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:...

Be Our Guest

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...

Discover Ilkley Lamppost Banners

Discover Ilkley Lamppost Banners

Lamp post banner flags were installed throughout The Grove and Brook Street throughout the summer months of 2021, 2022 & 2023. New flags were purchased in addition to the flags used in 2021 to promote the Ilkley Gift Card. Ilkley BID arranged for the flags to be...

Ilkley BID commences campaign for a second five year term

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

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

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...