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When new Merseyrail trains will start welcoming passengers after final deal agreed

Roll-out of new Class 777 trains can now begin after driver deal agreed

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Roll-out of new Merseyrail trains imminent as deal finally agreed

Union of drivers agrees terms, meaning long-awaited roll-out of new trains can now begin

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Liverpool City Region given £1.4m for 'active travel revolution' plans

The plans will include new cycling routes, lessons and cycle parking schemes as part of a £1.4m package

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Liverpool is still waiting for Rishi Sunak's £2m waterfront promise

£2 million to begin work on the project was announced by the Government in October 2021, but 15 months on no money has been received

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First new Merseyrail trains could be days away as final hurdle approaches

If union deal is agreed next week then first new train will be imminent

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No increase in Metro Mayor tax in City Region budget

It is the fourth year running Mr Rotheram has not raised the rate

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Mersey Tunnel tolls price rises for some drivers set to be confirmed next week

Some drivers will pay more for travelling through the tunnels if plans are rubber stamped

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Hopes thousands of jobs could be created at 'force for good' freeport

The UK Government has finally signed off the business case

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Metro Mayor on Labour under Starmer, Corbyn and 'scruffy' England

Steve Rotheram calls on party to offer a vision of hope for the UK

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Merseyside town that was named one of country’s worst for shopping

But now things have changed and the number of visitors increased by 160%

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Metro Mayor on when region's new trains will start to run

Steve Rotheram looks back over a busy 2022 and ahead to a bumper year

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New buses, ‘green routes’ and when they’ll be up and running

The first of the City Region’s new hydrogen powered buses is set to be rolled out in the coming months

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Behind the scenes look at Merseyside’s new hydrogen buses

The first of the new buses are set to be carrying passengers in the coming months

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Boats, trains and buses - where is the Liverpool City Region public transport revolution up to?

We take a look at the situation facing the region's boats, trains and buses and assess how far along the road toward transformation we are

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Details of panel to guide Liverpool Council out of trouble still not finalised

The group, chaired by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, was announced in August

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Asylum seeker and refugee ukulele band bring joy to people living with dementia

“Our region has been a sanctuary to people seeking refuge for centuries and it’s a legacy we're proud to continue today"

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Merseyrail could expand to more destinations after new trains tested

Testing shows new trains can run 135km on battery power alone

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New Merseyrail trains will not start rolling out on network this year

It had been hoped the first of the new trains would welcome passengers before 2023

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Impact of Eurovision could be 'invaluable' claims Metro Mayor

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is match funding the city council's £2m contribution

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Mersey Tidal Project and where it is up to now

With a major agreement on the project reached this week, we take a look at what it all means

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Mersey Tunnel tolls to rise for some drivers in 2023

Metro Mayor said the "decision to raise tolls is not taken lightly" but highlights reduced bus fares and frozen ferry charges

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Steve Rotheram welcomes Labour plan to push power out of Westminster

On Monday, Starmer pledged to spread power away from the political centre of Westminster

Liverpool Echo

Race Equality Hub receives £2.3m funding boost

Addressing race inequalities could potentially add around £300m to the LCR economy each year

The Guardian - UK

Westminster beware: the north is ready to take ‘levelling up’ into its own hands

Resolute mayors and angry MPs have a new confident voice – and they will use it to make the Tories’ empty words a reality, says Guardian columnist John Harris

Birmingham Post

Funding agreed to support black and Asian businesses in Liverpool city region through Race Equality Hub

Hub aims to 'help businesses to flourish and talent to shine'

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