Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region

Today the Chancellor has announced that the Liverpool City Region has secured £1.6bn in transport funding. It's the biggest ever investment in our region’s transport. A message from @MetroMayorSteve ⤵️

Major funding has been announced for key regeneration projects in Liverpool city centre. The Chancellor has backed @MetroMayorSteve’s £2bn investment fund to unlock developments including Pall Mall Gardens and the historic Martins Bank redevelopment. 🏗️ liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…

🚨 ON AIR | Steve is back in the @bbcmerseyside hot seat taking your calls. ☎️ 0800 731 9333 📲 WhatsApp: 0800 321 333 (start MERSEY) 📧 thehotseat@bbc.co.uk bbc.co.uk/news/live/cdrp…

"This is a precautionary, careful managed response." Twenty British passengers evacuated from MV Hondius are currently isolating in Arrowe Park Hospital's specialist unit, where they will stay until Wednesday. @MetroMayorSteve has issued the following statement 👇

Liverpool is set for a magnificent maritime moment 🚢 In May 2028, Cunard’s fleet of ships will sail together along the Mersey for the very first time - right where it all began in 1840. A historic homecoming you won't want to miss 👇 liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/whats…

The City of Liverpool College has been named a Technical Excellence College for clean energy. As one of only five clean energy TECs in the UK, @COLCollege will build a highly trained workforce by providing people with better training and opportunities. fenews.co.uk/skills/the-cit…

The Hillsborough disaster claimed 97 lives and left families to fight, for decades, for truth and justice. The Hillsborough Law, named in their honour, would ensure no other bereaved families are forced to endure the same struggle. liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…

Today marks 37 years since the unlawful deaths of 97 men, women, and children at Hillsborough. They will never be forgotten.

🚢 Leah Rogers has made history as the first female captain’s mate on our world-famous @MerseyFerries. Now, she’s hoping to use her story to inspire a new generation of young women to consider careers in the industry. ⚓️ liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…

Wishing everyone in the Liverpool City Region and beyond a happy and peaceful Easter!

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Eamonn Boylan OBE, former Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Transport for Greater Manchester. Our thoughts are with Eamonn's family, friends and all who knew him.

📍 A new heritage trail celebrating some of Liverpool’s legendary music venues has been unveiled. The 12 plaques highlight the locations that have shaped the city’s sound over the past 60 years, honouring the stages, stories and artists behind Liverpool’s rich music legacy. 🎶

🗣️ @MetroMayorSteve: "Shakespeare North is a shining example of what can be achieved when we back our communities with real ambition and vision."

All the world's a stage 🎭 Shakespeare North Playhouse is delivering millions in economic benefit, according to a new independent evaluation. @ShakespeareNP attracts 100,000 visitors a year, spending £12.4m in the city region economy, and has created 130 full-time jobs. 📈

Steve visited Multibank Northwest today to mark their 3rd birthday 🎉 He met with businesses and charities supporting their work, connecting surplus goods with families who need them most. So far, the Multibank has supported 35,000 families across the Liverpool City Region 💙

The special offer will be in place on all Merseyrail services to and from Southport for the following events: ✨ Cristal Palace 3-4 April 🤸 Big Top Festival 2-3 May 🍕 Southport Food & Drink Festival 29-31 May 🌺 Southport Flower Show 20-23 August 🛩️ Southport Airshow 29-30 2026 🎆 British Musical Fireworks Championship 26-27 September 📚 Books Alive 24-31 October This promotion has been funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority from funds recovered from train manufacturer Stadler.

Southport is bursting with events this year - from the fireworks to the Food & Drink Festival 🎆🍴 To help you get there, @MetroMayorSteve is cutting the cost of Merseyrail fares on key dates - saving passengers up to 70% off. 🎫 £2 return for adults 🪙 £1 return for children

💼 The Treasury has unveiled £95m for the Liverpool City Region to unlock major growth projects, including the redevelopment of Liverpool Central. It's a key step in delivering the Northern Growth strategy - the North’s biggest travel upgrade in decades. liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…

🚨 Today @MetroMayorSteve will unveil a £2bn investment fund – the largest ever for the city region. It will bring together new and existing public funding into a single pot to unlock stalled sites, accelerate regeneration and attract investment. insidermedia.com/news/north-wes…

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❄️ Brrr-illiant news for Merseyrail passengers. 🧊 @MetroMayorSteve has confirmed fares will be brought in line with the government's national freeze until March 2027 - helping keep travel affordable for local people.