Wishing everyone across the Liverpool City Region a very happy Christmas! The wonderful artwork featured here was created by Violet from St Bede’s Catholic Junior School - one of the winners of the Combined Authority’s Christmas Card Competition 2025. ☃️

We will never tire of seeing this waterfront 🤩 📸Lee Rooney #BeautifulLCR

🏗️ | ⛴️ The new Mersey Ferries landing stage and linkspan bridge at Woodside are now successfully in place on the Wirral waterfront as part of a £9m transformation project. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/hW9150XME11

A flashback to Emmerdale's Samantha Giles visiting the impressive Mersey Tunnels, the atmospheric setting for her book 'Rosemary and the Book of the Dead'. The Tunnels feature in the story, and you can buy the book now in the Mersey Tunnels shop!

On this day, 16th December 1925, the first excavation began on the Queensway Mersey Tunnel. For nearly nine years, thousands of workers toiled under the river, digging from both Liverpool and Birkenhead. Here’s to 100 years and the people who made this engineering marvel possible.

#BeautifulLCR | A stunning sky over Allerton Road in south Liverpool. Perhaps misplaced on BlueSky!

📢 | 💳 The Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram has today announced the next phase of a modern smart ticketing system on the Merseyrail network – a pilot for the introduction of contactless bank cards and smart devices. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/iIqs50XIyI4

We’re launching Login LCR, backed by £325k from the Government’s Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund, to provide 1,500 digitally excluded residents with: ✅ Free digital devices ✅ 6 months of Vodafone connectivity ✅ In-person digital skills training Find out more: https://bit.ly/4a2J3jb

This Friday’s Combined Authority meeting will be asked to add five sites, including a derelict former police station, church, school and pub, to a pipeline of projects to receive brownfield land funding. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4prPlhf

Looking for your next career move? Explore exciting opportunities to make a real impact in our city region. ✅ Excellent employee benefits ✅ Meaningful work ✅ Roles across a variety of departments including Finance, IT and Transport Find out more: ats-liverpoolcityregion-ca.jgp.co.uk/vacancies

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall have thrown their support behind Liverpool's bid to become European Capital of Innovation, in a letter to Mayor Steve Rotheram. 👉 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3KzWrkq

⚽ | 🌍 The City of Liverpool and Everton Football Club Stadium have officially been named in the UK’s bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035™! Read more 👉 https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/liverpool-included-in-2035-fifa-womens-world-cup-bid

The Government is giving England's Mayors the power to create local overnight visitor levies. A public consultation on the levy is now live, which closes at 11:59pm on 18 February 2026. #HaveYourSay at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/overnight-visitor-levy-in-england

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced international relations professional to drive the development and delivery of the our International Strategy and deliver the ambitions of our International Relations Board. 🌎 Find out more and apply here: https://ow.ly/zx1T50XxkzR

🚀 Local Innovation Partnership Fund Liverpool City Region has a new £30m fund to support innovation & we want to hear how your business could benefit. 🔗Go to: https://liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/liverpool-city-region-local-innovation-partnership-fund 📅 Deadline: Friday, 5 December

Sound! Music Hub's Youth Board present Scousevision, the soundtrack to our future! An unmissable night of homegrown talent, bringing together a diverse range of young musicians for a celebration of new music and bright futures. 🎤🎼 Find out more and get your tickets here: https://ow.ly/YSbx50Xtlz2

#News: Liverpool City Region is delighted to welcome the news that Everton Stadium is to host 5 matches during UEFA's #Euro2028 championships. The city will stage 4 group games & a round of 16 tie. More: https://liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/liverpool-launches-countdown-to-uefa-euro-2028

#LCRCultureAwards 🏆Who do you think deserves to be recognised for their work over the last year? The LCR Culture & Creativity Awards celebrate the amazing cultural and creative work that takes place in our city region. Submit your nominations before 10th November 👉www.lcrcultureawards.co.uk

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 😍