🎉 1 million journeys and counting! Passengers have now made one million Tap & Go journeys on the Merseyrail network — a major milestone in our smart ticketing journey. Faster, simpler, and always the best‑value fare. 🚆💳 Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/VYZl50Z1137

Do you have a question for Steve Rotheram? Be part of the conversation about the future of your LCR. 📅3rd June, 6:30pm 📍Plaza Community Centre Tickets are FREE but limited👇 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/question-time-with-steve-rotheram-mayor-of-the-liverpool-city-region-tickets-1987309129102

The Port of Liverpool never fails to impress, day or night 🌒 📍Pier Head, Liverpool 📸 Eddie Boyd

Join Mayor Steve Rotheram for a live Mayor’s Question Time 📅 Wednesday 3 June 🕡 6.30pm 📍 Plaza Cinema, Crosby This free event is open to everyone but spaces are limited 👇 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/question-time-with-steve-rotheram-mayor-of-the-liverpool-city-region-tickets-1987309129102

From Music Heritage Trails and a Summer of Music; Euro News perfectly sums up why Liverpool is officially recognised as the World Capital City of Pop. 👉 https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/11/beyond-the-beatles-why-liverpool-and-englands-north-west-should-be-on-your-2026-travel-lis

🎪 Swipe to see a few snap shots from a fantastic weekend at Big Top Festival 🎪 Did you attend the free event in Southport? 📸 Mark McNulty

Spring sunshine behind Larkhill Lane, where Formby's famous asparagus fields are found 🌱 📸 Mike Doran #BeautifulLCR

The @merseyferries.bsky.social Evening Cruises kick off tonight, with a full weekend of Bank Holiday fun planned aboard the iconic Snowdrop ferry! 🥳 Fri - 80s Party Cruise Sat - 90s Party Cruise Sun - Motown Tribute 🎟️ merseyferries.co.uk/our-cruises/evening-cruises/evening-cruises-on-the-mersey/

A stroll around Albert Dock in this weather? Yes please!!! 😍 📍Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool 📸 Jen Bowles-Smith #BeautifulLCR

Happy St George's day to all our residents across the Liverpool City Region!🎉 #StGeorgesDay

Over the weekend, Liverpool stepped back in time, welcoming film crews working on the upcoming drama series Kennedy. The serieslooks at the famous Kennedy family, beginning with the rise of Joseph Kennedy (played by Michael Fassbender) and Rose Kennedy (played by Laura Donnelly) during the 1930s.

Look at those cherry blossoms starting to bloom in Derby Park, Bootle 😍 📸 Carla Pearce #BeautifulLCR

A big week on the River Mersey 🚢 The Royal Daffodil - the first new Mersey Ferry in more than 60 years - is heading out for sea trials, marking a key step towards welcoming her into service later this year. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/bgxu50YJPHw #RoyalDaffodil #MerseyFerry

At 3:06pm, today, we fall silent to honour the 97 we lost at Hillsborough. Mersey Ferries will hold the 3pm sailing and sound its horn at start & end of the minute silence. Traffic at Mersey Tunnels and calls to our Contact Centre will be held also. #JFT97

Today we remember the 97 people who lost their lives as a result of the Hillsborough tragedy 37 years ago. We also share our love and support for their families, the survivors and all those impacted.

*Checks weather app to see if a picnic in Crocky Park is on the cards this weekend* 📍Croxteth Hall And Country Park, Liverpool 📸Janet Roach

It's Ladies Day and we have a dedicated team working hard with partners to make travelling to the world-famous Grand National as smooth, safe and comfortable as possible. 🤝 A jewel in City Region's crown, the event attracts around 150,000 spectators over three days and a worldwide TV audience. 🏇

Chag Pesach Sameach!✡️ Wishing a joyous, peaceful and kosher Passover to all who celebrate.

🏇If you’re travelling to the Grand National Festival next week, make sure you’re prepared: 🚆 Use public transport where possible ⏱️ Allow extra time for your trip ⚠️ Watch out for late changes to services Full travel tips here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/9sZa50YCo2I #GrandNational #Aintree

Happy Easter to all residents, partners and visitors!🐰 We hope you have an egg-celent day.🐣

As the Royal Iris of the Mersey marked her final journey after nearly 66 years of service last weekend, we caught up with the people who know her best — the crew and staff who have worked onboard and behind the scenes for many years. ⛴️💙

We do a lot of things well in our City Region but sun sets on the waterfront is something we excel at 😎 📍Pier Head, Liverpool 📸 Mike Doran #BeautifulLCR

🏇If you’re travelling to the Grand National Festival next week, make sure you’re prepared: 🚆 Use public transport where possible ⏱️ Allow extra time for your trip ⚠️ Watch out for late changes to services Full travel tips here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/9sZa50YCo2I #GrandNational #Aintree

📣 Calling Liverpool City Region musicians, artists + music organisations! We’re inviting creatives across the region to use Liverpool Music Month + Liverpool Summer of Music as a platform for their work. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/zSQ350YCcsu

A final farewell from the crew who knew her best... ❤️🌟🚢 "It’s been an absolute privilege to have been a custodian of Royal Iris of the Mersey. She’s carried generations of passengers, created many memories and means so much to so many people."- Louise Robinson, Marine Maintenance Manager

What's your best memory of the Royal Iris? Get in touch and let us know! 🚢❤️ "The best thing about working on the Iris has been meeting all the people, especially the crew. It sounds stupid, but it really is a family – we look after each other.”- Jay Hennessey, Mate

Grab your chance for one last sail on the Royal Iris this weekend. 🚢 “The boat will be bowing out on Sunday, and I’ll be bowing out on Tuesday. Everyone I’ve met at Mersey Ferries - from tills to on the ship – are so friendly and welcoming."- Dan Evans, Customer Service Officer- Deck

A vessel that has meant so much, to so many! "I feel emotional. I’ve been here 16 years, but I come from a long seafaring family and I’ve been at sea 53 years."- John Mills, Mate Join us this weekend for one last sail, on the Royal Iris of the Mersey. ❤️🚢

Do you have any memorable moments aboard the Royal Iris of the Mersey? Share them with us! 🚢❤️🌟 "My most memorable moment? Meeting my girlfriend Christine who works on the servery [Café ‘Cross the Mersey]. We’ve got a two-year-old daughter together called…Iris!"- Captain Jack Easdown

"We get so many regulars every day and they’ve known this boat since they were children. There’s one passenger called Robert who has come on here every day since he was four. He’s 37 now!" -Celvin Peers, Vessel Engineer It's the people who made the Royal Iris' journeys so special ❤️🌟

"Operating and maintaining a boat like this takes constant effort, and over the years there has been plenty of blood, sweat and tears invested in keeping her going."- Ian Hayman, Marine Operations Manager Thank you to all of the amazing crew who kept the Royal Iris moving all these years! ❤️🌟

⛴️ We had a fantastic morning with Kevin Duala and the BBC Radio Merseyside Breakfast Show team broadcasting live from the Gerry Marsden terminal! They even hopped aboard to chat with our crew - including Captain Jack Easdown - as we get ready for this weekend’s Royal Iris of the Mersey farewell. 💙

"She’s carried passengers for over 60 years and given a lot of service to the City Region, so saying goodbye is tinged with sadness." Dave Poole, Customer Operations Manager Join us as we celebrate the Royal Iris of the Mersey's final voyage with some reflections from our Mersey Ferries family 🚢❤️

🏇 | 🚆 Racegoers are being encouraged to plan ahead and follow our travel tips as the Liverpool City Region prepares to welcome thousands of visitors to the Grand National Festival next month. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/vOyz50YyLBi #GrandNational #Aintree

🚶 There's just a few days to go until the Living Streets #WalkingSummit in Liverpool where we will be joined by pioneers, leaders and campaigners to discuss the #FutureOfStreets at St George's Hall. Find out more 👉 https://bitly.livingstreets.org.uk/4pSNEIW

Spring is officially here 🐝 📍Sefton Park, Liverpool 📸 Phil Goodwin #BeautifulLCR

The time has come to say goodbye to our wonderful Royal Iris of the Mersey. She has proudly served the region for over 60 years and will be officially retiring at the end of this month. 💙 Read more here: https://ow.ly/mwFs50Ywfgo Mersey Ferries

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! Have a fantastic time celebrating St Patrick's Day right across the City Region today.

Sunny afternoons on the Leeds Liverpool Canal 😍 📍Lydiate, Sefton 📸 Janet Roach #BeautifulLCR

🚶 It’s less than two weeks until the Living Streets #WalkingSummit in Liverpool where we will be joined by pioneers, leaders and campaigners to discuss the #FutureOfStreets at St George's Hall. Find out more 👉 https://bitly.livingstreets.org.uk/4pSNEIW

Happy International Women's Day 🫶 Today we celebrate the strength, creativity and leadership of women across our city region. Who is a woman who’s made an impact on your career? #IWD26 #InternationalWomensDay

What a brilliant night at Liverpool Cathedral as the Liverpool City Region's tourism heroes were celebrated and honoured 🙌 ✨ Take a look at some of the winners here... https://liverpoolcityregiondp.com/2026/03/06/liverpool-city-region-tourism-awards-winners-2025-2026/

Before we know it, we'll be having 7pm sunsets 😍 📍Newsham Park, Liverpool 📸 Georgia Higgins #BeautifulLCR

Today's Combined Authority meeting takes place at 1pm this afternoon at Knowsley Council's Municipal Building in Huyton. You can watch it live here: https://bit.ly/40es736

📰 | ⛴️ The Royal Iris of the Mersey will set sail at the end of the month for the final time as a ferry on the river it has served for more than 60 years. More info 👉 https://ow.ly/UJO650Yp1by

🚨Quick, if you haven't voted in the People's Choice Award, you have just 24 hours! The vote for #LCRCultureAwards 2026 People's Choice Award winner, closes at 5pm tomorrow. Make sure your favourite wins 👉 https://liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/peoples-choice-awards

Heading to Everton v Burnley tomorrow night? Skip the traffic and make your matchday legendary with our cross-river service! ⛴️ 🅿️ Park easily at Seacombe Ferry Terminal - card‑only Pay & Display. Find out more including times here: www.merseyferries.co.uk/blog/other/matchday-ferry-travel/

The John Lennon Peace Monument (also known as the European Peace Monument) is a vibrant tribute to Lennon’s enduring message of hope. 📍Kings Dock, Liverpool 📸 Kevin Matthews #BeautifulLCR

We're making travel across our region, simpler, faster and more convenient. 💳 📱⌚ No tickets, no queues, just a seamless way to travel across the #Merseyrail network.

#Blog: Getting better all the time: Transforming travel, step by step. Improving the trains, buses & ferries for our residents has been a long journey. Now the destination is in sight, writes @lcrmayor.bsky.social https://lcrcombinedauthority.substack.com/p/getting-better-all-the-time-transforming