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Bradford City Centre Gift Card has topped £210k in sales
Bradford BID is celebrating a major milestone as its Bradford City Centre Gift Card has officially surpassed £200,000 in sales, marking a huge success for the local economy and the hundreds of city centre businesses it supports. Launched by Bradford Business Improvement District (BID) at the end of 2022 to encourage residents and visitors to spend locally, the gift card can be redeemed at more than 120 shops, restaurants, bars, and attractions across the city centre. Every po

Nikki Chadburn
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Bradford BID Wheel is now open in Centenary Square
The wheel, which opened on November 18, is part of the city’s Christmas celebrations, offers panoramic views of Bradford and aims to attract more visitors to the city centre. It is one of several festive attractions organised by the Bradford Business Improvement District (BID) to help businesses during the busy shopping period. Leanne Holmes, Bradford BID project manager, said: "The BID Wheel is all about bringing festive cheer and family fun to the city centre. "We want to c

Nikki Chadburn
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Bradford BID Brings Magic and Wonder to the City Centre This Autumn
Bradford city centre is set for a season of excitement as Bradford BID unveils two spectacular events for families and visitors to enjoy: a spellbinding free Halloween celebration on 31st October and the arrival of the dazzling 22-metre BID Wheel in Centenary Square from 18th November to 21st December. On Friday 31 st October, Families are invited to step into a world of magic this Halloween as Bradford BID transforms Centenary Square into a realm of wonder and enchantment.

Nikki Chadburn
Oct 15, 20252 min read


Bradford BID Celebrates Sell-Out Success of First ‘Paint and Sip’ Event
Bradford BID is celebrating the success of its first-ever Paint and Sip evening, which sold out and welcomed a full house at Wallers...

Nikki Chadburn
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Paint & Sip at Sunbridgewells and guided walk of Bradford
NEW exciting events are coming to Bradford city centre this summer and autumn. Bradford BID has created a family photo walk and ‘Paint...

Nikki Chadburn
Jun 25, 20251 min read


Bradford City Centre Sees Positive Growth as Footfall Rises 25% in Early 2025
Bradford City Centre is showing encouraging signs of recovery, with both footfall and dwell time on the rise following a challenging year...

Nikki Chadburn
May 12, 20252 min read


BRADFORD CITY CENTRE GIFT CARD CELEBRATES £185,000 SALES MILESTONE
The Bradford City Centre Gift Card, an initiative launched by the Bradford Business Improvement District (BID), has reached an impressive...

Nikki Chadburn
Apr 15, 20252 min read


SPRINGTIME STORYTELLING EASTER EVENT COMES TO BRADFORD CITY CENTRE
Bradford city centre will embrace the springtime spirit on Saturday, 19th April, with a spectacular on-street storytelling event taking...
lholmes510
Mar 19, 20251 min read


THE BRADFORD SUPER SOAPBOX CHALLENGE RETURNS – SIGN UP NOW!
Get ready, Bradford! Bradford’s streets will once again come alive with speed, creativity, and excitement as the Super Soapbox Challenge...

Nikki Chadburn
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Bradford BID Partners with West Yorkshire Police for 'Report It' Campaign
Bradford Business Improvement District (BID) is proud to announce a new partnership with West Yorkshire Police to launch the 'Report It...

Nikki Chadburn
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Bradford BID and City Centre Beat Strengthen Crime-Fighting Alliance with New Partnership
Bradford Business Improvement District (BID) is continuing to strengthen its approach to reducing business crime and related anti-social...

Nikki Chadburn
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Bradford Welcomes Northern BIDs for Showcase of City’s Ambitious Regeneration Projects
Bradford took centre stage this week, attracting representatives from nearly 20 Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) across the North of...

Nikki Chadburn
Oct 24, 20242 min read


BRADFORD GIFT CARD LAUNCHES NEW DESIGN AND COLLABORATION WITH BRADFORD 2025
Bradford BID is proud to announce the launch of the new look Bradford City Centre Gift Card, marking an exciting milestone as it...

Nikki Chadburn
Oct 7, 20242 min read


SHOPPERS IN FOR A TREAT AS POPULAR CAMPAIGN RETURNS TO THE CITY CENTRE
A campaign to entice shoppers into the city centre is set return for a second year with Bradford BID launching the ‘Tenner Treats’...

Nikki Chadburn
Jul 23, 20243 min read


New Patrol Team Launched by Bradford BID
Bradford Business Improvement District (BID) has launched a brand new “BID Patrol Team” to help keep the city welcoming and safe for all....

Nikki Chadburn
Jun 26, 20243 min read


NEW 24 HOUR HELP LINE LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT BRADFORD BID BUSINESSES
Bradford Business Improvement District (BID) member businesses are soon to be provided a brand new 24/7 “Command and Intelligence Centre”...

Nikki Chadburn
Jun 5, 20242 min read


How to make nomination in Teacher of the Year competition
A competition where more than £1,000 worth of gift cards can be won has been launched. The Teacher of the Year competition, sponsored by...

Nikki Chadburn
May 30, 20241 min read


POPULAR SOCIAL MEDIA STAR ANNOUNCED FOR BRADFORD’S SUPER SOAPBOX CHALLENGE
The Bradford Super Soapbox is only a few weeks away, and organisers have announced popular Yorkshire social media star, Danny Malin will...

Nikki Chadburn
Apr 18, 20242 min read


Bradford soapbox race: How to enter a kart into challenge
The countdown is on as the Super Soapbox Challenge returns to Bradford city centre this spring. There are just six weeks to go until...

Nikki Chadburn
Mar 26, 20242 min read


The BID Heads Back to School
Peel Park Primary School's Year 6 students immersed themselves in a morning of civic pride and empowerment, drawing inspiration from the...

Nikki Chadburn
Mar 20, 20242 min read
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