Northern Powerhouse

Got a question for Mayor Steve Rotheram? Join the conversation about the future of the Liverpool City Region at a live Mayor’s Question Time. 📅 Wed 3 June 🕡 6.30pm Mayor's Question Time is free to attend and open to all Liverpool City Region residents, but spaces are limited so grab your ticket now 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/question-tim…

📊 Help shape the regional economy Our Quarterly Economic Survey captures what’s really happening across West & North Yorkshire businesses. Your input informs councils, combined authorities & government. 📝 Just a few questions 👉 Take part online: chamber-survey.co.uk/wny/business-s…

@LeedsChamber Leadership Elections & Meeting 📅 Thu 25 June 2026, 11:30-12:00 Book your FREE place now online to attend: eventbrite.co.uk/e/leeds-chambe… ✨ For info about standing for election, visit our webpage: wnychamber.co.uk/leeds/leeds-ch…

I’m working with Mayors from across the Great North with shared purpose – to create jobs, opportunity and grow the North. In today’s @NorthernAgenda_ I’ve written about the actions we’re taking ahead of the launch of our first Great North Investment Prospectus next week - highlighting projects worth more than £14bn. You can read more below.

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#LCRJobs | Our vision is to create a region that is the best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business – where no-one is left behind.🤝 To make our vision a reality we’re looking for people, from all walks of life, who reflect the diversity of our communities and feel connected to our vision. Find out more about current vacancies and apply here: liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/careers

Bradford Executive Lunch ✨🍽️ 📅 Thu 18 June 2026, 12:00-14:00 Executive & Patron members are invited to join us in #Bradford for #networking and a two-course lunch with guest speaker, to be announced. 👉 Reserve your place(s) online: eventbrite.co.uk/e/bradford-exe…

🤩 WE'RE GOING TO WEMBLEY!!

A fantastic evening celebrating our #business community. Thank you to all guests, speakers, performers and partners who made tonight so special. Safe journeys home and we look forward to seeing you at some more #events this year! @LUFC @WNYChamber @stgemm

Today we’ve announced 484 new zero‑emission buses across England, backed by £73.2 million of Government investment. Here’s a few examples of what that means for communities across the country👇

Chuckle brother Paul Elliott from Rotherham will reach Bradford later on his Daff Bike as he makes his way from John O'Groats to Land's End. He's attempting to raise £40K to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Marie Curie's Great Daffodil Appeal.

How's Business? 📊 Complete the #QES poll questions below, to feedback to the @WNYChamber. Your response helps to build a clear picture of our local #economy, to help with instigating positive change. ✍️ Full survey available online: chamber-survey.co.uk/wny/business-s… See thread below.

"BURNHAM THROWS DOWN GAUNTLET" @CazJWheeler / #DavidCollins for @TheTimes Full Story: t.ly/-PPco #Manchester Mayor #AndyBurnham has declared his intentions in returning to #Westminster as an MP for #LabourParty. #SundayTimes #TomorrowsPapersToday #IBPAPERS

"KEY £160M FOR AIRPORT UNDER THREAT IN DISPUTE OVER LEASE" @ChrisBurn_POST for @YorkshirePost Full Story: t.ly/uIcV9 Release of £160M to reopen #DoncasterSheffield won't happen unless the terms of a lease are changed. #YorkshirePost #TomorrowsPapersToday #IBPAPERS

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trib.al/eSjaXvr 145 jobs saved as Black Sheep Brewery is acquired by The Great British Drinks Company

Doncaster Council secretly agreed that the lease for its use of Doncaster Sheffield Airport could be terminated if it did not approve plans for hundreds of houses by the site’s owners, a leak to The Yorkshire Post has revealed yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/donca…

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BREAKING 🚨government confirms multibillion pound investment in Northern Powerhouse Rail 🚅 Backed by @LCRMayor, the plans include a new rail line between Liverpool and Manchester, supporting jobs, housebuilding and economic development across the Liverpool City Region and the whole North of England. Find out more 👇 liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/the-kind-… #NorthernPowerhouseRail #DevolutionDelivers

🚍Have your say on our Local Transport Delivery Plan! This plan sets out how we will deliver the goals, principles, policies and priorities set out in the Local Transport Plan. It will change how we move around Liverpool City Region, so, it’s important we hear from as many people as possible before we finalise plans. We want to understand how you feel about our delivery proposals. Have your say before 22nd February 👇 …listens.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/local-transpor… #LCRListens