Ripon BID’s summer trail, supported by Lightwater Valley, will kick off on 23rd July with complimentary entertainment provided by Rascals Entertainment.

Strategic comment regarding future of cities, public realm and North Yorkshire Council

The Racecourse are offering BID businesses FREE race day tickets (2 per business) and the opportunity to view all of Ripon’s attractions in one place.

Following on from the deep cleaning of the ginnels, Kirkgate and Westgate, deep cleaning of High Skellgate pavements will take place in May.

The archway between the Black Swan and TJ’s hairdressers on Westgate was lit up in March. The BID’s festoon lighting project aims to create a visual destination within Ripon helping to promote exploration of the city centre.

Ripon hospitality and leisure businesses have been awarded a total of £141,342 from the Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant. Ripon BID made sure that all of its eligible levy paying businesses were aware of the grant through emails, the monthly newsletter and follow up phone calls. Lou at Oliver’s Pantry