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It was fantastic to see one of the highest turnouts for a BID meeting at this month’s AGM held in Skipton’s newest bar and restaurant, Alexander’s Bar & Kitchen. The formalities of the AGM were swiftly dealt with by Chairman, Andrew Mear, and once again The Shepherd Partnership presented the…

Yes Skipton has a thriving health and beauty trade with over 60 businesses offering a whole spectrum of services, treatments, specialities and price points – there is literally something for everyone. It’s no wonder we’re such a good-looking town! The health and beauty trade contributes massively to the local economy,…

The countdown is on to our Annual General Meeting in September and we’re hoping to see lots of new (and old!) faces at the event – especially if you’ve got something to say or want more involvement. The Skipton BID actively works on behalf of all its members to help…

Making Skipton safer is key for businesses, visitors and residents alike. This is why Skipton BID is encouraging more members to join the Skipton Business Crime Reduction Partnership and spread the word. Skipton does not tolerate crime or anti-social behaviour, and if we work together as a community, we can…

As most of our BID members know, we’re big supporters of the many events and festivals happening here in Skipton. Each year there is a full calendar of activities to attract visitors and promote all the great things about our town. The annual Skipton Waterway Festival took place last month at…

We’re delighted to announce that BID Business V.SQ gin bar in Skipton has just been presented with a Best Bar None award. This is a huge achievement and not only is it the first licensed premises in Skipton to receive this accreditation, but the first in North Yorkshire! So a…

Did you know that one of the key benefits of being a BID business, is that we now have GRANTfinder available in our offices for you to use. We purchased this amazing resource at the end of last year, for a period of three years, so that any BID business…

ShopAppy.com is a website which has all the local shops in one place with products for sale so that customers can find you and shop from you more easily. In just 12 weeks we had 7300 users on ShopAppy, 110 orders online from our two pilot towns. If you don’t…

Welcome back to The Skipton Bid blog! As it’s been a while since we last posted, we thought we’d offer a quick reminder on who we are and what The BID can do for your business. If you fall within the Business Improvement District, then you’ll be aware that you…

Entries keep rolling in as we remember those gone before During the darker months, and at a time when we pause to remember those fallen in battles, my thoughts wander to a time when people traded in Skipton during times of war, and I wonder how they felt; what they…