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Skipton BID celebrates Silver Gilt success at Yorkshire in Bloom Awards

Thursday, 24 September 2026 15:44

The Skipton BID team were thrilled to win the prize at the awards on Thursday (September 24th).

Skipton BID is celebrating after receiving a Silver Gilt award at the 2026 Yorkshire in Bloom Awards.

The award recognises the work carried out to improve Skipton's floral displays and maintain an attractive and welcoming town centre.

Yorkshire in Bloom judges visited Skipton in July to assess displays and hanging baskets, as well as the work carried out by the BID, Stepping Stones, Skipton Town Council and other partners.

Judges also heard about the £35,000 investment from Skipton BID and The Artery through the 'Buzzing Skipton' project.

The scheme has transformed previously overlooked areas of the town and was made possible through the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire's Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund.

Skipton BID Manager Sarah Howsen collected the Silver Gilt award at a ceremony in Tadcaster today (Thursday).

She said:

“We're honoured to receive this award.

"It's great to be recognised for all of the hard work we do to make sure Skipton's floral displays shine bright.

“After Skipton in Bloom disbanded earlier this year, we took on full responsibility of everything floral within our town centre – and we're proud to say Skipton was full of colour over the summer!

“We're pleased to fully fund all of the floral offer in Skipton and will continue to work hard to enhance and develop this every year.

“I'd also like to once again thank the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire for the funding opportunity. The Buzzing Skipton project has been a huge success.”

Yorkshire in Bloom assesses areas including floral displays, planting schemes, community involvement, environmental responsibility and overall presentation.

Skipton BID said it is now looking ahead to next year's competition as it continues its work to improve the town centre.

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