The Skipton BID team are delighted to announce that they have been named as finalists in the National BID Awards 2027.

The Business Improvement District (BID) team in Skipton have been named as finalists in the ‘Community Project’ category for the first ever Woolly Sheep Trail held in Skipton earlier this year.

The National BID Awards celebrate excellence, innovation and best practice across the BID sector, recognising the outstanding work being done to support local businesses, strengthen communities and enhance destinations.

Sarah Howsen, Skipton BID Manager, said: “We are super proud to have been named as finalists in these prestigious awards for the first time.

“It’s an amazing achievement for us and everyone that worked so hard to support the delivery of the Woolly Sheep Trail this year. It was a top achievement, so we’re absolutely delighted to receive this recognition for it.

“The feedback we received on the trail was highly positive and we’re thrilled that another BID project was a success in supporting our businesses.

“We can’t wait to attend the national finals next year. Wish us luck!”

Following funding from the BID and more than 800 hours of volunteer work from representatives from Spinning Jenny in Skipton, the Woolly Sheep Trail was launched over the summer to encourage people into the town centre.

More than 700 people completed the trail – which guided visitors into different areas of town with the aim of increasing footfall and spend for the local business community.

Figures collected by the BID show that people travelled from across the country to take part in the trail, with some even from overseas from the likes of the Netherlands and Ireland.

The BID team will now attend the National BID Awards finals in London in February 2027 when the results of the competition will be revealed.

A spokesperson for the National BID Awards said: “Being named a finalist is a fantastic achievement and a recognition of hard work, dedication and contribution to the BID community.”