Liverpool City Region

Liverpool City Region: the best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

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Over 40 Olympians and Paralympians have thrown their support behind plans for a future “Great North Games” - including a group of athletes from the Liverpool City Region.

From gymnastics legend Beth Tweddle MBE to sprint star Anyika Onuora, taekwondo medallist Bianca Walkden, swimmer Steve Parry MBE and para-table tennis player Mark Palmer – talent from our region is right at the heart of this growing movement.

Their backing adds real momentum to the ambition to bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to the North of England - inspiring the next generation and showcasing our region on the world stage.

A 2040 Northern-hosted Games could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for our communities.

Find out more here - https://t.co/F6EQylNmXc

#OurCityRegion

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Who managed to catch Cunard's Queen Anne during her day trip to the city region this week? 🚢

#BeautifulLCR

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What a glorious day for the return of @cunardline’s Queen Anne on Wednesday. 🚢

Did you get a chance to catch the ship during her day trip to Liverpool?

#FerryCrossTheMersey #VisitLiverpool

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#LCRCultureAwards Our final set of winners for the 2026 LCR Culture & Creativity Awards

Improving Education & Learning Award- Ariel Trust
Inspirational Young Person Award- Trinity Brierley
International Reach Award- @Biennial
Live Event of the Year- A Celebration of Zoe's Place` at @MandSBankArena

Congratulations to all our winners 🏆

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#LCRCultureAwards 📷 And that’s a wrap on the 2026 LCR Culture & Creativity Awards

Thank you to all the guests and finalists that joined us last night.

Congratulations to all our winners:
People's Choice Award- @PopVoxChoir
Excellence in Film and TV- @FilmLiverpool
Environmental Award- Andrew Salim
Arts Organisation of the Year- @liverpoolphil

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#LCRCultureAwards Some more fabulous winners include:

Creative / Media Individual of the Year- Claire Savage-Hocking
Creative / Media Organisation of the Year- ArtsGroupie CIC
Developing Creative skills- Conquer Life CIC
Health & Wellbeing Award- Dancing Queens, The Black Women’s Health Forum

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Welcome to the 7th Liverpool City Region Culture & Creativity Awards! 🏆

We’re at the Liverpool Everyman Theatre celebrating all the incredible work in culture and creativity that has taken place over the last year.

Head over to our LinkedIn page to find out who has won: https://t.co/ALBCNABTsE

Good luck to all our finalists ✨

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It's almost time for the 2026 LCR Culture & Creativity Awards 🏆

Before the show starts we asked our host @SamanthaQuek for a cheeky peek around her dressing room.

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The 7th annual Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards take place at the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool tonight.

55 finalists whittled down from more than 500 nominations are eagerly anticipating the glittering ceremony hosted by TV presenter and Olympic hockey gold medallist Sam Quek MBE.

Executive Director Kirsty McLean looks forward to our annual celebration of the 'amazingly talented and dedicated people and organisations' that make sure we lead the way in culture and creativity.

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The 2026 World Cup is underway ⚽

While big sporting events bring excitement and community spirit, for some people they can also increase the risk of domestic abuse.

It’s never acceptable, and it’s never caused by football - the responsibility lies with the perpetrator.

If you’re experiencing abuse, you’re not alone. Support is available across Merseyside - reach out to someone you trust or contact Victim Care Merseyside.

📞 Call 101 (or 999 in an emergency)
💻 Report online via Merseyside Police @merpol

Everyone deserves to feel safe at home.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/t4qe2pvdci

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region | Katherine Fairclough | Richard McGuckin | Tim Games | Kirsty McLean | John Fogarty | Camilla Mankabady

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#LCRAnnualReview | At the Combined Authority we firmly believe in giving people the best possible start in life.

That’s why last year we launched a new initiative giving care leavers free access to public transport across the Liverpool City Region.

The Care Leavers MetroCard is available to around 1,500 care leavers aged between 18 and 21 years old from across the city region and is designed to ensure people leaving the care system have access to opportunities and are not left behind.

With unrestricted travel on the city region’s buses, train and ferries, the MetroCard helps care leavers to continue their education, employment, and social activities without the barrier of transport costs. It’s also designed to increase independence and reduce isolation.

We’re pleased to say more than 350,000 journeys have been completed using these cards – showing their value to young people leaving care who can often face difficulties settling into their adult lives.

Liverpool City Region operates one of the UK’s most generous concessionary travel schemes, committing over £52m to transport subsidies including free transport for residents aged 60 and over, heavily discounted youth fares, and dedicated passes for apprentices.

To find out more👇
https://t.co/Zoirr33hHt

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#LCRAnnualReview | Hot on the heels of the city region’s largest ever investment in public transport, a further £700m was secured to build new social and affordable housing as part of a major Government programme.

This record investment was followed up by development of a pipeline to build 64,000 homes in the city region.

Mayor Steve Rotheram said: “Since I was elected, we’ve built more than 32,000 homes, invested a further £60m developing brownfield sites, and retrofitted 10,000 houses. We’ve built up real momentum – but now we’re ready to turbocharge our housebuilding plans.

“We’ve got the vision, the skills, and an abundance of ambition to help the government hit its national targets – but, most importantly, this is about helping more local people and families into safe, secure, and affordable homes of their own. Homes where people can put down roots, build their futures, and get on the housing ladder.

“We’re ambitious, we’re excited, and we’re ready to get to work.”

To find out more👇
https://t.co/DET9VaA9Wp

#DevolutionDelivers

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#LCRAnnualReview | In December 2025, the next phase of Merseyrail’s Tap and Go smart ticketing system was announced - allowing contactless bank cards and smart devices to be used across the network.

By May, more than one million journeys had been made using the quick and convenient system that automatically charges passengers the best value fare for their journey.

Available at all 69 Merseyrail stations, the system was backed by a £10 million investment from Mayor Steve Rotheram and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. It is a vital stepping stone towards a seamless, region-wide Tap & Go experience across rail, bus, ferries and future forms of transport which put passengers at the heart of a joined‑up system.

To find out more👇
https://t.co/JXZy5z3aX4

#DevolutionDelivers

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#Video: We're delighted to have joined volunteers and colleagues at @Merseyrail, @networkrail, as well as local MP @justinmadders, to help give Ellesmere Port station a spruce up.

The work is part of an ongoing commitment to support community groups across our City Region.

If you want to volunteer at a Merseyrail station or have an idea for a community project event at your local transport hub please get in touch - and we'll share you details with our engagement team.

#OurLiverpoolCityRegion

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#LCRAnnualReview | Through new devolved powers and a multi-year Integrated Settlement, the Combined Authority is investing at least £233m into adult skills and employment support over the next three years.

This long-term funding will equip the workforce with the skills and resilience necessary to unlock the city region’s economic potential.

Almost 36,000 learners were supported through the Combined Authority’s devolved Adult Skills Fund in the 2024/25 academic year – with 73% living in disadvantaged areas.

Diversity and inclusion remain at the heart of the programme with 29% of adult learners from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities while people with difficulties, disabilities, or health problems, made up 25% of the total.

£79m is being invested in Adult Skills in 2025/26 - including £13m for Connect to Work, £4.7m for Skills Bootcamps and £2.3m targeted at filling skills gaps in the construction industry.

#DevolutionDelivers

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The marvellous Queen Anne Cruise Ship is back in Liverpool today 🚢

The best spot to view Cunard’s 1058-foot ship is from a @MerseyFerries River Explorer Cruise.

They are running special cruises, featuring live commentary from a Blue Badge Guide until 4pm.

More info👉 https://t.co/e3PtdMaPCf

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The very best of luck to the Three Lions as they start their campaign to bring the FIFA World Cup home.

A special mention to Everton's Jordan Pickford and Liverpool-born Anthony Gordon as they take on Croatia this evening.

Come on England.

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#LCRCultureAwards 🏆 Ahead of the big event tomorrow, we would like to say a final massive thank you to @TheGuideLpool for supporting our Creative/ Media Organisation of the Year award.

Jay Hynd, Managing Director of The Guide Liverpool, share the following:

"Culture and creativity flows through our veins in Liverpool City Region so it's only right it is celebrated and showcased each year. Our audience love to know what's happening in our incredible cultural sector so we will be sharing the very best of the night across our platforms, so they can celebrate it too"