The Liverpool City Region has the opportunity to create a “real force for good” by strengthening ties with cross border partners in Wales and Ireland according to the area’s Metro Mayor.
Steve Rotherham said the North West, North Wales and Ireland can create a collective “powerhouse” by forging lasting partnerships as he joined with ministers and officials for a meeting on how the three areas can strengthen their economic and cultural ties. Mr Rotheram alongside Andy Burnham - Mayor of Greater Manchester - met with First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford and Lesley Griffiths MS, Minister for North Wales for a series of engagements and discussions on how to develop cross border relationships.
With Counsel General of Ireland, Denise McQuade, the panel held a press conference in Venue Cymru, Llandudno, outlining how they would look to move forward together. Mr Rotheram said the visit to North Wales built on the trip to Ireland he and Mr Burnham took in March last year and represented an opportunity to work more closely with the Welsh Government.
