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...
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...
Ilkley BID has partnered with the brand new radio station, Your Ilkley (formerly Rombalds Radio), to spread the word about your fantastic businesses throughout the town and beyond! Here's how you can benefit: Increased exposure: Your Ilkley's website and app will...
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,...
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. Having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal...
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...
Ilkley BID have been supporting the Friends of Ilkley Rail Station (FOIRS) in their endeavours to improve the look of and facilities at Ilkley railway station. This involves a wide range of stakeholders including the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Network Rail,...
Ilkley BID’s chair Ian White (right) joins primary beneficiary AWARE volunteer Rachel Miller (centre) Ilkley Carnival chair Andrew Stacey (left) and AWARE members George McKerchar Ilkley BID Maintains Support for Vibrant 2024 Ilkley Carnival The Ilkley Business...
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...
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 has been working with Bradford Council and CPT to try to achieve ‘Coach Friendly Status’, for the town. Putting Ilkley on the map for coach trips and becoming a coach-friendly town will be a strategic move that benefits the local economy, promotes community...
FootfallMost popular postcodes people travelled fromTotal Footfall: 416,6172.56% higher than February 2023 which was 406,202 Total number of unique visitors from the LS29 area were 21,880 which is 69.6% of the local population. The majority of visitors to Ilkley in...
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.
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....
Total Footfall: 422,230 | 27 Vacant Units | Total giftcards purchased: 22 | Value: £1,020
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...
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...
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 -...
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...
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...