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april 2025

23apr15:3017:00FeaturedWakefield BID Spotlight 202515:30 - 17:00 Theatre Royal Wakefield, Drury Lane

03apr14:0016:30Catch Up with the BID14:00 - 16:30

may 2025

07may14:0016:30Catch Up with the BID14:00 - 16:30 20 Wood Street

12mayAll Day18Wakefield Restaurant Week 2025(All Day)

24mayAll Day31Jurassic Wakey 2025(All Day)

28may17:0021:00Wakefield Artwalk17:00 - 21:00 Wakefield City Centre - Various Venues

june 2025

02junAll Day06Wakefield Business Week(All Day)

04jun10:0011:30Wakefield BID Business Forum10:00 - 11:30 WX - Wakefield Exchange

19junAll Day20Make a Difference (M.A.D) for Summer(All Day)

WHAT THE BID IS ALL ABOUT

Wakefield Business Improvement District (BID) is at the heart of transforming Wakefield City Centre, acting as a spark for change through exciting projects and powerful partnerships. We’re a dynamic, business-led group that’s all about making Wakefield a fantastic place to live, work, and visit.

Established in 2017, we represent over 400 city-centre organisations and have already invested over £1.5 million into enhancing our local area. As a part of a national movement that began in 2004, we’re focused on bringing fresh ideas and improvements that go above and beyond the usual, from vibrant events and street art to enhanced security and cleaner streets.

Our mission? To keep Wakefield buzzing with energy, thriving economically, and standing out as a unique destination. Whether it’s boosting business visibility, keeping the streets safe and clean, or creating events that draw crowds, Wakefield BID is all about making a real impact where it counts.

Join us in making Wakefield shine brighter!

Our Priorities

PLACE

To continue our focus and commit resource to the cleanliness and safety of the
city centre environment both in the day and at night.

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Provision

Responding practically and financially to the needs of business as we enter a
period of Covid-19 recovery and city transformation.

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promotion

Creating a sense of identity and boosting the city’s regional and national profile
through a series of events and animations supported by a comprehensive
investment in marketing.

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