1 October 2021
Business & Economics

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram officially launches LCR Connect – delivering ultrafast digital infrastructure to the Liverpool City Region
The venture will help make the city region the most digitally connected area in the UK and ultimately lead to a £1 billion…
1 October 2021
Business & Economics

Metro Mayor commits extra £1m to Liverpool City Region film industry after success of hit TV dramas Time and Help
The fund - managed by the Liverpool Film Office - generated £12m of spending in the city region and led to 455 full time…
28 September 2021
Business & Economics

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram pumps £6 million into Liverpool City Region Growth Fund to unblock pipeline of projects and boost growth and jobs
A growth fund that helped businesses grow during the pandemic is to receive a £6million cash injection to deal with increased…
24 September 2021
Business & Economics

Combined Authority approves up to £45m support for region’s biggest regeneration project in more than a decade
The package will support work linked to Everton FC's new stadium development at Bramley-Moore Dock.
16 September 2021
Business & Economics

Combined Authority announces up to £45m plan to support region’s biggest regeneration project in more than a decade
Funding will provide jobs, training and improved health and wellbeing for local people as well as act as a catalyst for 'transformational…
16 August 2021
Business & Economics

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram announces £30m to boost post-pandemic recovery
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram announces £30m to boost post-pandemic recovery
Two successful revolving property funds re-enter…
23 July 2021
Business & Economics

Metro Mayor reveals roadmap for delivering stronger, fairer, cleaner Liverpool City Region - with no one left behind
The Combined Authority's 62-page Corporate Plan details how the Mayor's manifesto will be brought to life for the City Region's…
15 June 2021
Business & Economics

Combined Authority Launches £15m Open Call to Help Deliver 4000 New Brownfield Homes
Any private sector or charitable body, or Registered Provider, may apply. Applications will need to align with LCRCA’s…
4 June 2021
Business & Economics

Green Light for Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram’s £150m COVID Recovery Fund
The fund will be used to help create jobs and support businesses as the region emerges from the pandemic.
26 May 2021
Business & Economics

Metro Mayor launches The Good Business Festival youth programme at Knowsley Safari
The three-day event takes place across the city region from 7-9th July focusing on ethical, inclusive and purpose-driven…