Skipton BID is delighted to celebrate the North Yorkshire town as a must-visit destination, following recent national recognition leading to an outpouring of positivity. The Business Improvement District (BID) team were so pleased to see that Skipton was recently named as the ‘Best Place to Live in the North and…

Skipton is gearing up to host another fantastic Yorkshire Day celebration on Saturday 1st August, celebrating the significance of God’s Own County – and everyone is invited! Following a fantastic celebration in 2025, the annual event will return to the Canal Basin and the adjacent car park – filling the…

Welcome to the March 2026 edition of the Skipton BID Newsletter! Bleed Kit Training for Skipton Businesses! We were pleased to partner with local organisations to deliver the first training session to support businesses to use the new Bleed Kits in the town centre. The Business Improvement District (BID) North…

Skipton BID was pleased to partner with local organisations to deliver the first training session to support businesses to use the new Bleed Kits in the town centre. The Business Improvement District (BID) North Yorkshire Council, the Community Safety Hub and North Yorkshire Police all worked in partnership to deliver…

As of Thursday February 26th, North Yorkshire Council has confirmed that the proposed changes to re-balance parking charges will be PAUSED.   Skipton BID has raised significant concerns with North Yorkshire Council following the announcement of an increase in car parking tariffs from April 2026. Along with other Business Improvement…

Skipton BID is pleased to shine a light on the series of new business openings and refurbishments in the town centre. Over the last few months, more than 10 businesses have either opened their doors for the first time or undergone refurbishment to expand their offer within Skipton town centre.…

David Skaith, the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, visited Skipton on February 3rd to discuss a potential Visitor Levy for the region. Representatives from the town’s business community and BID were in attendance to express their thoughts, concerns and feedback on the potential introduction of a Visitor Levy across…

Welcome to the first Skipton BID Newsletter of 2026! Conflict Management and Lone Working Build confidence, improve personal safety and learn practical strategies for managing challenging situations at this upcoming workshop” This engaging 3-hour course, delivered by Heald Training, is designed to help individuals and teams to work more safely.…

As we move into a new year, we’re looking to work with our business community to gather the most up to date contact details for our members. If you could spare five minutes to complete the ‘Contact Information’ form on the link below, that would be a big help to…