Steve Rotheram
@metromayorsteve.bsky.social
Labour Mayor of the Liverpool City Region.
Working to make Liverpool City Region the best place to grow up, grow old and grow a business.
Working to make Liverpool City Region the best place to grow up, grow old and grow a business.
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The Wirral benefits massively from being part of @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social and from @metromayorsteve.bsky.social 's leadership.
March 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The Wirral benefits massively from being part of @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social and from @metromayorsteve.bsky.social 's leadership.
A pleasure to welcome @darrenpjones.bsky.social to the region yesterday!
Great to have a government working with us to drive investment and growth in the Liverpool City Region.
@evertonstadium.com was the perfect venue to show off the huge potential of the North Liverpool-South Sefton corridor!
Great to have a government working with us to drive investment and growth in the Liverpool City Region.
@evertonstadium.com was the perfect venue to show off the huge potential of the North Liverpool-South Sefton corridor!
February 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
A pleasure to welcome @darrenpjones.bsky.social to the region yesterday!
Great to have a government working with us to drive investment and growth in the Liverpool City Region.
@evertonstadium.com was the perfect venue to show off the huge potential of the North Liverpool-South Sefton corridor!
Great to have a government working with us to drive investment and growth in the Liverpool City Region.
@evertonstadium.com was the perfect venue to show off the huge potential of the North Liverpool-South Sefton corridor!
Our Labour government, with Rachel Reeves as Chancellor, is smashing through the barriers to growth🌹
The Green Book review could be transformative, helping attract more government investment into the Liverpool City Region while we work to attract more foreign investment too.
The Green Book review could be transformative, helping attract more government investment into the Liverpool City Region while we work to attract more foreign investment too.
January 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Our Labour government, with Rachel Reeves as Chancellor, is smashing through the barriers to growth🌹
The Green Book review could be transformative, helping attract more government investment into the Liverpool City Region while we work to attract more foreign investment too.
The Green Book review could be transformative, helping attract more government investment into the Liverpool City Region while we work to attract more foreign investment too.
🤓 One of the wonkiest and most technical changes possible.
💪 Also: one of the most impactful and transformative changes possible.
This is could open up a world of opportunity for the North. Green Book has seen countless worthy infrastructure projects canned because of its outdated methodology.
💪 Also: one of the most impactful and transformative changes possible.
This is could open up a world of opportunity for the North. Green Book has seen countless worthy infrastructure projects canned because of its outdated methodology.
January 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🤓 One of the wonkiest and most technical changes possible.
💪 Also: one of the most impactful and transformative changes possible.
This is could open up a world of opportunity for the North. Green Book has seen countless worthy infrastructure projects canned because of its outdated methodology.
💪 Also: one of the most impactful and transformative changes possible.
This is could open up a world of opportunity for the North. Green Book has seen countless worthy infrastructure projects canned because of its outdated methodology.
"For those who survived and for the loved ones left behind, today is another step on a long and challenging road. But they will not face it alone."
My statement following today's sentencing 👇
My statement following today's sentencing 👇
January 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"For those who survived and for the loved ones left behind, today is another step on a long and challenging road. But they will not face it alone."
My statement following today's sentencing 👇
My statement following today's sentencing 👇
Busy few days of important and productive meetings down in London!
We discussed how we can work together to turn our shared missions into reality. 🤝
We discussed how we can work together to turn our shared missions into reality. 🤝
January 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Busy few days of important and productive meetings down in London!
We discussed how we can work together to turn our shared missions into reality. 🤝
We discussed how we can work together to turn our shared missions into reality. 🤝
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🚨 BREAKING: In response to today's disruption on Merseyrail, Steve has commissioned an independent review to examine and address the failures that led to it.
Transport bosses from Merseyrail, Network Rail and Stadler will also be summoned to answer before the region's Transport Committee.
Transport bosses from Merseyrail, Network Rail and Stadler will also be summoned to answer before the region's Transport Committee.
January 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🚨 BREAKING: In response to today's disruption on Merseyrail, Steve has commissioned an independent review to examine and address the failures that led to it.
Transport bosses from Merseyrail, Network Rail and Stadler will also be summoned to answer before the region's Transport Committee.
Transport bosses from Merseyrail, Network Rail and Stadler will also be summoned to answer before the region's Transport Committee.
The complete cancellation of Merseyrail services today is unacceptable.
People in our region deserve better, and I won’t stop until they get it.
People in our region deserve better, and I won’t stop until they get it.
January 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The complete cancellation of Merseyrail services today is unacceptable.
People in our region deserve better, and I won’t stop until they get it.
People in our region deserve better, and I won’t stop until they get it.
The riots that took place last Summer showed the dangers of unchecked misinformation and racial hatred spread across social media.
Truth matters, and we all have a duty to uphold it—whether on X or elsewhere.
If platforms won’t act, it’s time we rethink where we engage.
Truth matters, and we all have a duty to uphold it—whether on X or elsewhere.
If platforms won’t act, it’s time we rethink where we engage.
January 8, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The riots that took place last Summer showed the dangers of unchecked misinformation and racial hatred spread across social media.
Truth matters, and we all have a duty to uphold it—whether on X or elsewhere.
If platforms won’t act, it’s time we rethink where we engage.
Truth matters, and we all have a duty to uphold it—whether on X or elsewhere.
If platforms won’t act, it’s time we rethink where we engage.
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Thanks for the nice feedback about our Bluesky report tonight. 🦋
The full piece, featuring @metromayorsteve.bsky.social & @drmaximilian.bsky.social, is below.
Will be fascinating to see what the year ahead holds for this site and others…
www.channel4.com/news/as-thou...
The full piece, featuring @metromayorsteve.bsky.social & @drmaximilian.bsky.social, is below.
Will be fascinating to see what the year ahead holds for this site and others…
www.channel4.com/news/as-thou...
As thousands desert Twitter, is this the end for Elon Musk’s X?
It was once the world's online marketplace of ideas. But ever since the billionaire tycoon Elon Musk bought up Twitter and renamed it X - dissatisfied users have fled the site - especially after the U...
www.channel4.com
January 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Thanks for the nice feedback about our Bluesky report tonight. 🦋
The full piece, featuring @metromayorsteve.bsky.social & @drmaximilian.bsky.social, is below.
Will be fascinating to see what the year ahead holds for this site and others…
www.channel4.com/news/as-thou...
The full piece, featuring @metromayorsteve.bsky.social & @drmaximilian.bsky.social, is below.
Will be fascinating to see what the year ahead holds for this site and others…
www.channel4.com/news/as-thou...
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🚆 HERE, FARE AND EVERYWHERE 🚆
🪙 For the entire month of January, enjoy unlimited weekend travel on Merseyrail for just £2!
🧒 And just £1 for kids!
🎡 Start off the year right and get out to see the best the Liverpool City Region has to offer!!
🪙 For the entire month of January, enjoy unlimited weekend travel on Merseyrail for just £2!
🧒 And just £1 for kids!
🎡 Start off the year right and get out to see the best the Liverpool City Region has to offer!!
December 23, 2024 at 3:56 PM
🚆 HERE, FARE AND EVERYWHERE 🚆
🪙 For the entire month of January, enjoy unlimited weekend travel on Merseyrail for just £2!
🧒 And just £1 for kids!
🎡 Start off the year right and get out to see the best the Liverpool City Region has to offer!!
🪙 For the entire month of January, enjoy unlimited weekend travel on Merseyrail for just £2!
🧒 And just £1 for kids!
🎡 Start off the year right and get out to see the best the Liverpool City Region has to offer!!
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🤝 Working together with @seftoncouncil.bsky.social & @metromayorsteve.bsky.social we have put forward a bold plan to deliver 10,000 new homes between Kirkdale & Bootle
📈 This project represents the scale of ambition we have for this city
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
📈 This project represents the scale of ambition we have for this city
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
New town 'Liverpool North' could transform two areas 'left behind'
The new town could connect two parts of the region with 10,000 new homes
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 20, 2024 at 12:58 PM
🤝 Working together with @seftoncouncil.bsky.social & @metromayorsteve.bsky.social we have put forward a bold plan to deliver 10,000 new homes between Kirkdale & Bootle
📈 This project represents the scale of ambition we have for this city
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
📈 This project represents the scale of ambition we have for this city
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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💪 BUILDING FOR SUCCESS | We are joining forces with @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social and @seftoncouncil.bsky.social to bid for one of the government's 'New Towns.'
🏗️ Spread across Bootle, Anfield, Everton and Kirkdale, the development could see more than 10,000 homes built and wide scale regeneration.
🏗️ Spread across Bootle, Anfield, Everton and Kirkdale, the development could see more than 10,000 homes built and wide scale regeneration.
December 20, 2024 at 1:58 PM
💪 BUILDING FOR SUCCESS | We are joining forces with @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social and @seftoncouncil.bsky.social to bid for one of the government's 'New Towns.'
🏗️ Spread across Bootle, Anfield, Everton and Kirkdale, the development could see more than 10,000 homes built and wide scale regeneration.
🏗️ Spread across Bootle, Anfield, Everton and Kirkdale, the development could see more than 10,000 homes built and wide scale regeneration.
Quite a Christmas present for the blue half of the Liverpool City Region.
Everton are part of the fabric of English football. This new era is great news for the club, fans and our wider region.
Hopefully this allows them to turn the page and look forward to a brighter 2025!
Everton are part of the fabric of English football. This new era is great news for the club, fans and our wider region.
Hopefully this allows them to turn the page and look forward to a brighter 2025!
Club Statement: Everton Football Club acquired by Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited, part of The Friedkin Group. 🔵
Club Statement
Everton acquired by Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited, part of The Friedkin Group.
www.evertonfc.com
December 19, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Quite a Christmas present for the blue half of the Liverpool City Region.
Everton are part of the fabric of English football. This new era is great news for the club, fans and our wider region.
Hopefully this allows them to turn the page and look forward to a brighter 2025!
Everton are part of the fabric of English football. This new era is great news for the club, fans and our wider region.
Hopefully this allows them to turn the page and look forward to a brighter 2025!
A watershed moment.
Angela Rayner, @jimmcmahon.co.uk and the government are putting local communities back in the driving seat on decision-making.
They understand that places like the Liverpool City Region thrive when we’re given the power to shape our own destiny.
Angela Rayner, @jimmcmahon.co.uk and the government are putting local communities back in the driving seat on decision-making.
They understand that places like the Liverpool City Region thrive when we’re given the power to shape our own destiny.
🚨 DEVOLUTION REVOLUTION 🚨
🤝 Steve was in Leeds yesterday as the government unveiled its Devolution White Paper.
🚀 A wave of new powers for mayors and local people—pushing power back into local communities to help create jobs, opportunities and drive growth across our region!
🤝 Steve was in Leeds yesterday as the government unveiled its Devolution White Paper.
🚀 A wave of new powers for mayors and local people—pushing power back into local communities to help create jobs, opportunities and drive growth across our region!
December 17, 2024 at 10:10 AM
A watershed moment.
Angela Rayner, @jimmcmahon.co.uk and the government are putting local communities back in the driving seat on decision-making.
They understand that places like the Liverpool City Region thrive when we’re given the power to shape our own destiny.
Angela Rayner, @jimmcmahon.co.uk and the government are putting local communities back in the driving seat on decision-making.
They understand that places like the Liverpool City Region thrive when we’re given the power to shape our own destiny.
It was great to join the Chancellor Rachel Reeves alongside fellow mayors (virtually) for the Mayoral Growth Mission yesterday!
We stand ready in the Liverpool City Region to be the delivery arm of national government. 💪
We stand ready in the Liverpool City Region to be the delivery arm of national government. 💪
December 13, 2024 at 11:59 AM
It was great to join the Chancellor Rachel Reeves alongside fellow mayors (virtually) for the Mayoral Growth Mission yesterday!
We stand ready in the Liverpool City Region to be the delivery arm of national government. 💪
We stand ready in the Liverpool City Region to be the delivery arm of national government. 💪
Following the summer's violent disorder, I said we’d stand united and rebuild—and we did.
The reopening of Spellow Library proves that when communities pull together, anything is possible.
The power of community will always prevail. Nowhere is that more true than in Liverpool.
The reopening of Spellow Library proves that when communities pull together, anything is possible.
The power of community will always prevail. Nowhere is that more true than in Liverpool.
🗣️ Today, Steve joined celebrations at Spellow Library as it reopened its doors to the public!
📚 This special community hub connects local people with training, opportunities, council services and so much more.
👏 The beginning of a new, exciting chapter.
📚 This special community hub connects local people with training, opportunities, council services and so much more.
👏 The beginning of a new, exciting chapter.
December 12, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Following the summer's violent disorder, I said we’d stand united and rebuild—and we did.
The reopening of Spellow Library proves that when communities pull together, anything is possible.
The power of community will always prevail. Nowhere is that more true than in Liverpool.
The reopening of Spellow Library proves that when communities pull together, anything is possible.
The power of community will always prevail. Nowhere is that more true than in Liverpool.
Today is the Blackbrook by-election!
Polls are open until 10pm, so get yourself down to vote and remember to take your photo ID.
Good luck Sally! 🌹
Polls are open until 10pm, so get yourself down to vote and remember to take your photo ID.
Good luck Sally! 🌹
December 12, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Today is the Blackbrook by-election!
Polls are open until 10pm, so get yourself down to vote and remember to take your photo ID.
Good luck Sally! 🌹
Polls are open until 10pm, so get yourself down to vote and remember to take your photo ID.
Good luck Sally! 🌹
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🙌 INNOVATION NATION | Our region is taking part in a new £100m project piloting innovative methods of public service delivery.
🏘️ From January, a scheme will look at new ways to provide temporary accommodation for homeless families in Liverpool.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🏘️ From January, a scheme will look at new ways to provide temporary accommodation for homeless families in Liverpool.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government needs to think like a start-up, says minister
Pat McFadden says the civil service needs more
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 3:57 PM
🙌 INNOVATION NATION | Our region is taking part in a new £100m project piloting innovative methods of public service delivery.
🏘️ From January, a scheme will look at new ways to provide temporary accommodation for homeless families in Liverpool.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🏘️ From January, a scheme will look at new ways to provide temporary accommodation for homeless families in Liverpool.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Gutted to hear of Ron Round's passing. He was instrumental in the creation of the Combined Authority.
Ron was a true champion for Knowsley and his tireless work for its residents will not be forgotten. My thoughts are with all those who loved him.
www.knowsleynews.co.uk/tributes-pai...
Ron was a true champion for Knowsley and his tireless work for its residents will not be forgotten. My thoughts are with all those who loved him.
www.knowsleynews.co.uk/tributes-pai...
Tributes paid to former Knowsley Council Leader, Ron Round - Knowsley News
Ron Round, who was leader of Knowsley Council for 12 years, and spent 29 years as a councillor, has passed away aged 89.
www.knowsleynews.co.uk
December 3, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Gutted to hear of Ron Round's passing. He was instrumental in the creation of the Combined Authority.
Ron was a true champion for Knowsley and his tireless work for its residents will not be forgotten. My thoughts are with all those who loved him.
www.knowsleynews.co.uk/tributes-pai...
Ron was a true champion for Knowsley and his tireless work for its residents will not be forgotten. My thoughts are with all those who loved him.
www.knowsleynews.co.uk/tributes-pai...
Saddened to hear of the passing of John Tinniswood, the world’s oldest man, at 112 years old.
A proud Scouser who witnessed over a century of change, his remarkable life leaves a legacy of inspiration for generations to come.
Rest in peace, John. ❤️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A proud Scouser who witnessed over a century of change, his remarkable life leaves a legacy of inspiration for generations to come.
Rest in peace, John. ❤️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
John Tinniswood: World's oldest man dies aged 112 in Southport
John Tinniswood died at his Southport care home
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Saddened to hear of the passing of John Tinniswood, the world’s oldest man, at 112 years old.
A proud Scouser who witnessed over a century of change, his remarkable life leaves a legacy of inspiration for generations to come.
Rest in peace, John. ❤️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A proud Scouser who witnessed over a century of change, his remarkable life leaves a legacy of inspiration for generations to come.
Rest in peace, John. ❤️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
In just a few short months as 'Passenger in Chief', Louise Haigh moved fast and was already beginning to fix things.
Railways back under public ownership. Turbocharging public control of buses. And a real commitment to fixing the North's creaking infrastructure.
She'll be sorely missed.
Railways back under public ownership. Turbocharging public control of buses. And a real commitment to fixing the North's creaking infrastructure.
She'll be sorely missed.
November 29, 2024 at 10:55 AM
In just a few short months as 'Passenger in Chief', Louise Haigh moved fast and was already beginning to fix things.
Railways back under public ownership. Turbocharging public control of buses. And a real commitment to fixing the North's creaking infrastructure.
She'll be sorely missed.
Railways back under public ownership. Turbocharging public control of buses. And a real commitment to fixing the North's creaking infrastructure.
She'll be sorely missed.
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🚀 The Liverpool City Region will be a Youth Guarantee Trailblazer!
🧑💼 This means we can help connect young people who have fallen out of education or employment with jobs and training opportunities — driving up growth in our region.
feweek.co.uk/get-britain-...
🧑💼 This means we can help connect young people who have fallen out of education or employment with jobs and training opportunities — driving up growth in our region.
feweek.co.uk/get-britain-...
Get Britain Working white paper: 8 'youth trailblazer areas'
DWP also confirms plans to reform job centres by merging the national careers service
feweek.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM
🚀 The Liverpool City Region will be a Youth Guarantee Trailblazer!
🧑💼 This means we can help connect young people who have fallen out of education or employment with jobs and training opportunities — driving up growth in our region.
feweek.co.uk/get-britain-...
🧑💼 This means we can help connect young people who have fallen out of education or employment with jobs and training opportunities — driving up growth in our region.
feweek.co.uk/get-britain-...
🌹 This Labour government is serious about getting Britain working again.
✅ Fixing the NHS to help tackle economic inactivity
✅ New National Jobs and Careers service
✅ Youth Guarantee
✅ Empowering local mayors
🤝 The biggest employment reforms in a generation.
news.sky.com/story/extra-...
✅ Fixing the NHS to help tackle economic inactivity
✅ New National Jobs and Careers service
✅ Youth Guarantee
✅ Empowering local mayors
🤝 The biggest employment reforms in a generation.
news.sky.com/story/extra-...
Extra NHS capacity and Jobcentre reforms at heart of Labour's plan to 'get Britain working'
The welfare bill has become a sizeable part of government expenditure, and Labour said in the election it wanted to increase employment by around two million. It is pledging £240m as part of its refor...
news.sky.com
November 26, 2024 at 11:22 AM
🌹 This Labour government is serious about getting Britain working again.
✅ Fixing the NHS to help tackle economic inactivity
✅ New National Jobs and Careers service
✅ Youth Guarantee
✅ Empowering local mayors
🤝 The biggest employment reforms in a generation.
news.sky.com/story/extra-...
✅ Fixing the NHS to help tackle economic inactivity
✅ New National Jobs and Careers service
✅ Youth Guarantee
✅ Empowering local mayors
🤝 The biggest employment reforms in a generation.
news.sky.com/story/extra-...
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🤝 Yesterday, Steve attended the International AI summit, hosted in the Liverpool City Region for the first time!
🚀 From pioneering tech to businesses uniting for a better future, it’s clear: Our region is the home of innovation.
🌎 We are now cemented as a global leader in AI for good.
🚀 From pioneering tech to businesses uniting for a better future, it’s clear: Our region is the home of innovation.
🌎 We are now cemented as a global leader in AI for good.
November 22, 2024 at 1:08 PM
🤝 Yesterday, Steve attended the International AI summit, hosted in the Liverpool City Region for the first time!
🚀 From pioneering tech to businesses uniting for a better future, it’s clear: Our region is the home of innovation.
🌎 We are now cemented as a global leader in AI for good.
🚀 From pioneering tech to businesses uniting for a better future, it’s clear: Our region is the home of innovation.
🌎 We are now cemented as a global leader in AI for good.