The British Science Festival 2025 has officially launched in Liverpool! 🧪 From 10–14 Sept, the city comes alive with over 100 FREE events celebrating science, creativity and innovation. Hosted by @liverpooluni.bsky.social & @ljmuofficial.bsky.social Tickets here: britishsciencefestival.org

#SpendingReview | Mayor Steve Rotheram has spent years pressing for changes to the Treasury's Green Book - which is used by the Government to inform investment decisions in major schemes. But what is the Green Book and why did it need changing? 👇

#SpendingReview | The Green Book has been reviewed following long-standing concerns raised by Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram. Here's what Chancellor Rachel Reeves had to say about the Green Book during yesterday's Spending Review announcement 👇

Help stop the spread of misinformation 🛑 Whilst the internet is great for news and research, it's important to watch out for misinformation and fake news in both traditional and social media. We have launched a new campaign to help you spot and report false information online 👉 ow.ly/gUi050W8e9n

Who's joining us for our first Liverpool Bay Cruises this weekend?⛴️ Enjoy incredible scenery & learn more about the fascinating history and geography of the River Mersey & Liverpool Bay with expert commentary from a Blue Badge Guide. Tickets 👉 merseyferries.co.uk/our-cruises/liverpool-bay-cruises/

🏆 LFC Parade 🏆 Heading into Liverpool to help the team celebrate their 20th Premier League title? We're running a direct cross-river service between Seacombe (Wallasey) and The Gerry Marsden (Pier Head) terminal from 12:20pm onwards. Find out more here 👉 merseyferries.co.uk/blog/other/lfc-parade/

Another fantastic event yesterday: “What IIF!” led by @liverpooluni.bsky.social & @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social. Exploring Liverpool’s cutting-edge collaborations & investment prospects. Great to see a commitment to supporting the start up and growth of social enterprises in LCR

#InnovatingForGrowth | Local gov and business leaders from across the city region met at The Spine this morning to discuss working together to deliver a Local Growth Plan. The vital 10-year vision will focus on identifying key sectors, creating the conditions for growth and increasing productivity.

Fantastic opportunity to join the @merseyferries.bsky.social team as a Marine Apprentice ⛴️⚓

#NewCruise ⛴ Join us on board as we wave goodbye to Cunard's Queen Anne as she leaves Liverpool on Tuesday 27 May. Enjoy breathtaking views of the majestic ship with expert commentary from a Blue Badge Guide and live music. Book tickets now 👉 www.merseyferries.co.uk/our-cruises/...

🚉 Liverpool Baltic Station – APPROVED! ✅ Another milestone has been reached for the new Liverpool Baltic Station today, as planning permission was granted for the scheme by @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social Work is set to get underway later this year. Read more 👉 ow.ly/BA8e50VFz0q

Today we remember the 97 people who lost their lives as a result of the Hillsborough tragedy 36 years ago. We also share our love and support for their families, the survivors and all those impacted.

New AI-powered, robotic labs that will accelerate development of new treatments for deadly diseases are to be built in Liverpool after £10m Innovation Zone funding from @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social was agreed. Read more: lstm.ac/roboticlabs.

Set sail on a 50-minute River Explorer Cruise on the iconic Mersey Ferry and explore a top-secret WW2 bunker at Western Approaches with our new combination ticket. Find out more and book here 👉 www.merseyferries.co.uk/tickets-and-pricing/river-cruise-western-approaches/

📸 Mayor Steve Rotheram spoke to Sky Sports earlier today ahead of this weekend's second test event at Everton's new home on Bramley-Moore Dock. He talked about transport plans and how the state-of-the-art stadium will help drive economic growth across the region.

Great news for fans travelling to Everton Stadium on Sunday 23 March 👇⛴️

The next Everton Stadium test event is less than two weeks away There are lots of ways of travelling to Bramley-Moore Dock 🚆Train 🚌Bus ⛴️Ferry 🚲Bike 🚶On foot Pick the best one for you Find out more 👇 www.evertonfc.com/news/2025/ma...

Today is #NoSmokingDay It's never too late to quit - #StubItOut and you'll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health For free help and advice visit the NHS Better Health Quit Smoking website 👇 www.nhs.uk/better-healt...

⛴️ 👇 This is your chance to step aboard, meet the team, & explore career opportunities in our historic maritime setting. No previous experience? No problem! @merseyferries.bsky.social is committed to training & supporting you to become the first female Captain of the #MerseyFerries.

Fantastic opportunity to join the world-famous @merseyferries.bsky.social team 👇⛴️

@lcrmayor.bsky.social speaking to ITV Good Morning Britain earlier today ahead of a big announcement - tune in tomorrow to find out more...

🏆 Tonight's the night! The stage is set and we are ready to welcome our 2025 finalists to the Floral Pavilion Theatre & Conference Centre for this year's Liverpool City Region Culture & Creativity Awards. Head over to our LinkedIn page for updates from tonight's ceremony. #LCRCultureAwards

@lcrmayor.bsky.social today toured JLR's £3m state-of-the-art training academy which is reskilling the company's Halewood workforce for the arrival of next generation electric vehicles. JLR's Halewood Factory employs over 4,000 people and is undergoing a £500m investment.

🛳️ At last week's LCR Tourism Awards, Cunard picked up the Special Recognition Award for their contribution to Liverpool’s cruise sector and their impact on both the visitor economy and wider city region economy. Read the full story here 👉 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

🌳 No one knows the local areas like the residents of the Liverpool City Region. That's why we need your help to finalise our Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Your voice could help shape local nature in the city region 👉 www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/local-nature... #LCRListens

Huge congratulations Phil - thoroughly deserved! 👏

Tens of thousands of potholes could be filled in a road repair blitz, thanks to a cash boost of almost £9m If agreed at next week’s Combined Authority meeting, the funding will help deliver highway and walkway resurfacing projects across the region www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/road-re...

#LCRListens 🌳 Nature in our city region needs your help. It’s time for urgent action. Our Local Nature Recovery Strategy identifies & maps opportunities to create, enhance & restore habitats in our city region. We want to hear what you think 👉 ow.ly/JYnS50V4bJF

🌳 What are your thoughts on protecting wildlife, 🦊🐿️🐰 and boosting biodiversity? We want to hear your views so we can finalise our new Local Nature Recovery Strategy which details the urgent action needed. Want more info? www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/public-...

#ICYMI | Take a virtual tour of the new Royal Daffodil ferry 👉 vtour.cloud/fedtx9/merse...

⛴️ Take a tour of the new Royal Daffodil with our virtual reality 👉 vtour.cloud/fedtx9/merse...

A world-famous view 😍

Series 2 of G'wed returns to our screens this week! This is the 10th project supported by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority LCR Production Fund through Liverpool Film Office. Watch on Thursday 6th Feb on @ITVX & ITV 2 at 10.05pm! #FilmLiverpool

Get your vote in for the People's Choice Award at this year's #LCRCultureAwards 🏆 Voting closed 5pm on Friday, so there is just 3 days left to vote for your favourite. Vote now 👉 www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/peoples-choi...

Happy Monday ✨ #FerryCrossTheMersey #VisitLiverpool

🌈 Tomorrow marks the start of LGBT+ History Month – a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of the LGBT+ community throughout history and continue the fight for equality and acceptance. #LGBTHistoryMonth

📰 Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has appointed one of the UK’s most respected transport leaders to review the rail industry’s winter weather planning, following this month’s severe disruption on the Merseyrail network. Read more 👉 www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/mayor-a...

#LCRCultureAwards 🏆 It's time to vote for the 2025 People's Choice Award winner! The People's Choice Award is the ONLY award to be chosen by the public - so we need your help to decide the winner! Vote for your favourite now👇 www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/peoples-choi...

#BREAKING | First pictures have been released of new #BBC crime drama, This City Is Ours. Set and filmed in Liverpool, it is supported by the Liverpool Film Office and Mayor Rotheram's LCR Production Fund. For more info about This City Is Ours 👇 www.liverpoolfilmoffice.tv/home/first-l...

🐍 Celebrate Chinese New Year with free activities including street performances, live music, crafts and so much more! Visit the Visit Liverpool website for more info 👉 www.visitliverpool.com/event/lunar-... #ChineseNewYear #LunarNewYear

We're here to brighten up your #BlueMonday by showcasing some of our favourite #BeautifulLCR pictures from the past few weeks. We really are a remarkable city region! 😍

☀ Blue Monday? Nope, it's all about Yellow Monday this year! @lpoolbidcompany.bsky.social is shaking away the January blues with #YellowMonday, a day filled with positivity with free giveaways and activities. Find out more 👉 liverpoolbidcompany.com/yellow-monday/

“[Liverpool] has a long history with tropical medicine and is now home to one of the largest biotech clusters in Europe.” Great piece in The Observer about the ambitions of the @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social in life sciences, infectious disease research and vaccine development. lstm.ac/Liverpool-LS

Last week we witnessed a major milestone in the build of our new ferry ⛴️ A single silver coin was placed under the vessel during the Keel Laying Ceremony at Cammell Laird shipyard. This maritime tradition dates back hundreds of years and is a symbol of luck for the boat, its Captain, and crew.

🚆 Ready for unlimited train travel at weekends for just £2? All weekend long, hop on and off as many Merseyrail trains as you like in January! 🙌 ✅ Unlimited journeys ✅ Only £2 per day ✅ Explore new destinations Visit the Merseyrail website for more info 👉 ow.ly/g6QY50UCrrm #HelloWeekend