Liverpool City Region Powers the Future: Securing £1.6 Billion for Inclusive Growth and Transformation

Liverpool City Region is thrilled to announce an extraordinary milestone with a raised fund of £1.6 billion that will drive transformative growth and strategic development across Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, and Wirral. This funding announcement marks a pivotal step in our mission to unite these dynamic communities under a common vision—one that champions strategic governance, fuels economic advancement, and ensures that every resident benefits from our rapidly expanding region. With devolution empowering us to make tailored policy and investment decisions, this capital injection will be deployed to unlock opportunities in key sectors that reinforce our reputation as a global and competitive city region. The substantial funds will support a wide array of ambitious projects, including enhancing vital infrastructure, advancing transport systems like the installation of modern, state-of-the-art trains, and developing innovative solutions for long-standing challenges such as affordable housing and homelessness. Moreover, investments in skills development, adult education, social economy initiatives, and cutting-edge renewable energy projects—such as harnessing tidal power from the River Mersey and Liverpool Bay—are integral to our broader agenda of creating social value and fostering an inclusive economy. This is a historic opportunity for Liverpool City Region, whose quality of life, vibrant cultural scene, and reasonable living costs already set us apart among post-industrial metropolises. We invite passionate professionals to join us in crafting a future where progress is shared, and prosperity reaches every corner of our diverse region. Embracing this new era of economic dynamism and community empowerment, we stand ready to shape a legacy of sustained growth and innovation.