Last week we held our AGM at the Clarke Foley centre where we presented our financial accounts and our Annual Report detailing all our achievements and projects during our 3rd year. The Annual Report is availble online here: Ilkley BID 2022 Annual Report. If you would like a printed version please let us know.
Steve Butler, BID Board Director has decided to stand down due to retirement and we'd like to formally thank Steve for his time and dedication to the BID board over the last few years. Steve has been a great part of the team and will be missed. We wish Steve a long and healthy relaxing retirement.
Ilkley Gift Card Sales Update
Number of Ilkley Businesses accepting the card: 82
To date (figures correct as of 29/9)
Total number of gift cards sold: 301 Total value: £9990
We are happy to pop in and process a test transaction to make sure your card machine is set up and to familiarise you with the payment process. Please get in touch to arrange: info@ilkleybid.co.uk or call: 07884 376057
Ilkley Literature Festival - Dinner and a Show 15% food discount.
As part of our plan to create promotional campaigns to benefit local businesses across the town we have created a "Dinner & Show" offer to coincide with this year's Ilkley Literature Festival. All hospitality venues have been invited to participate in the offer and diners will be asked to show their ticket to activate the 15% discount from their food bill when they eat at participating venues. If you have missed the invitation in your email or have not yet responded and would like to be involved, please get in touch.
Promote your business for FREE on the LoyalFree app
Free Webinars for local businesses If you would like to find out how the LoyalFree app can benefit your business, a webinar has been arranged for those that are not yet registered on Wednesday 26th October at 8.30am. This session is free of charge and run by LoyalFree and they will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. We would recommend that you download the LoyalFree app prior to the session and you can do so for free here: www.loyalfree.co.uk/download or by searching 'LoyalFree' in the iOS and Google Play stores.
Ilkley Health and Wellness Event - 10th September
Our first Health and Wellness event was a great success with 22 local health and wellbeing businesses taking part. All the businesses put in a tremendous amount of effort and their displays looked fantastic and we are delighted that some of the businesses have already reported gaining new customers as a result of their participation.
Funded Canva Training - Wednesday 2nd November, 5.30pm
As part of our Digital Support campaign, we will be running a Canva workshop in the BID meeting room on Wednesday 2nd November at 5.30pm.
Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool, a great resource for marketing and can be used to create social media posts, presentations, pdfs, posters, videos, logos etc.
If you or a staff member would like to learn how to use Canva, please get in touch to register your place. If this date/time is not suitable but you are interested please let us know as we will be able to arrange more sessions if there is a demand.
Email: info@ilkleybid.co.uk
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Bradford Council are looking to understand and improve the evening and night-time economy in the Bradford district. These improvements would aim to economically boost the area, whilst lifting local communities too. The survey specifically aims to understand the needs and experiences of businesses and organisations.
"This survey should only take about 10 minutes to complete and will be key in shaping the future of the Bradford district. Your feedback will be incredibly valuable, and we would greatly appreciate any responses you can give. Thank you!"
We are keen to understand how the BID can help businesses improve their green credentials. Last month businesses were invited to an informal discussion to discuss eco friendly initiatives. Please get in touch with your ideas and if you would like to attend the next meeting.
AND ALSO....
We’re looking for BID members to become board directors. All applications are welcome, but a background in accountancy or finance would be an advantage. Get in touch to apply - info@ilkleybid.co.uk
We are still continuing with the following projects/initiatives:
Public WiFi - is now in place around the town centre, the Lido, the Ben Rhydding shops area and the Ben Rhydding playing fields, with more locations coming soon.
The Discover Ilkley App - we can confirm the Spooky Halloween Trail will return in time for some half-term fun around the town centre in October.
Business Networking Events - we are in the process of arranging some new lunchtime and early evening events for members to meet some fellow Ilkley business owners / managers and enjoy complimentary food and drink provided by our local hospitality. Watch this space!
The BID Photography service is still available to BID businesses. We will arrange for local photographer, Heidi Marfitt to take photographs of you and your team, your products, or of your business in general, whichever you choose. You'll be entitled to two fully edited shots, with the option to purchase further shots at a discounted price. You'll be able to use all of the shots taken on your website, social media, marketing collateral or however you like. Get in touch to book the service.
The Meeting Room is available free of charge to BID members and is equipped with digital facilities for video calls and presentations, a white board for brainstorming sessions, a coffee machine, and refreshments with an honesty box. Get in touch to book the room.
BID Funded & Subsidised Courses - online learning platform with free and part funded courses for BID businesses and their staff. Visit: https://bidslearning.vc-enable.co.uk.
LoyalFree - if you have not yet registered to use LoyalFree please send an email to info@loyalfree.co.ukto your register your business or get in touch for help with registering.
Become a Plastic Free Champion by eliminating 3 single use plastic items from your business and putting a plan in place for eliminating more. If you would like to get involved contact plasticfreeilkley@gmail.com with your name, business name, address and phone number and they will be in touch to assist you in the process.
The Bradford Clean Air Zone is now live. Charges for entering and driving inside Bradford's Clean Air Zone will apply daily from midnight to midnight, 7 days a week, all year round. Bradford residents and businesses can still apply for exemptions for the Bradford Clean Air Zone. Please submit your application including all required evidence as soon as possible. You will be liable to pay for any CAZ charges until your exemption is awarded. Find out more: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/breathe-better-bradford/what-help-is-available/exemptions
we'd like to formally thank Steve for his time and dedication to the BID board over the last few years. Steve has been a great part of the team and will be missed. We wish Steve a long and healthy relaxing retirement.
ey Gift Card Sales Update
If you would like to find out how the LoyalFree app can benefit your business, a webinar has been arranged for those that are not yet registered on Wednesday 26th October at 8.30am. This session is free of charge and run by LoyalFree and they will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. We would recommend that you download the LoyalFree app prior to the session and you can do so for free here: 
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