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How metro mayors are getting things done -- even if they have limited money and power

The word “mayor”, in the English governance landscape, refers to many different roles. Until the turn of the 21st century, it mostly described non-partisan ceremonial leaders of towns and boroughs in England and Wales, most often elected by councillors. The further ceremonial title of Lord Mayor was conferred by royal…

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BTS, The Beatles and the growing links between Liverpool and South Korea's second city

Liverpool City Region and city of Busan sign landmark agreement

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool prison thriller given major funding boost ahead of second series

The series written by Jimmy McGovern is shooting across the region now

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City region leaders call for clarity over Liverpool's English National Opera bid

Liverpool could become the new home for the English National Opera

Liverpool Echo

72 sites across city region could be improved if bid successful

Schools, libraries and leisure centres are among the list

Liverpool Echo

Update on 'tap and go' London-style ticketing on Merseyrail

A new notice reveals more about plans to modernise ticketing on the region's rail network

Liverpool Echo

Keir Starmer told banned mayor Jamie Driscoll: ‘There is more that unites us than divides us’ before deselecting him

Keir Starmer has been accused of waging a factional war against the Labour left

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Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham challenge Labour over decision to block fellow northern mayor from standing

The north west leaders said Labour's decision on Jamie Driscoll is not "democratic or fair"

Liverpool Echo

Labour mayors say Jamie Driscoll 'deserves to be treated with more respect' in party selection fight

Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram have spoken out in support of Jamie Driscoll, after he was blocked from Labour's candidate selection process to become North East mayor

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The four key priorities for Liverpool as city region plans new investments

The majority of funding will be focused on sectors such as advanced manufacturing, health and life sciences, and digital, creative and tech

Birmingham Post

Metro Mayor appoints 'middle aged, white and male' cabinet and explains why

Steve Rotheram has himself addressed the lack of female representation as Combined Authority team is shaken up

Liverpool Echo

Inside Liverpool's huge new esport venue with Scouse gaming stars

leveltap is the place for professional and casual gamers

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More state of the art buses coming to Liverpool's roads this month

The first of the new vehicles started carrying passengers last week

Liverpool Echo

£2m arrives for new 'Beatles attraction' on Liverpool waterfront

Plans for the project were first announced in October 2021 and people said it was a 'waste of money'

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Andy Burnham backs Liverpool City Region bus reform plans

Greater Manchester Mayor hopes Liverpool City Region can follow his area in delivering public transport shake-up

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Liverpool's 'fantastic' Eurovision praised by Andy Burnham

The Manchester Mayor was very impressed by the city's staging of Eurovision

Liverpool Echo

Hundreds of voters turned away in Liverpool after ID changes

Many returned to a polling station but hundreds did not have the correct ID earlier this month

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Plans 'in development' to carry on Eurovision success and make it a 'lasting legacy'

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram told the BBC plans were already in development to carry on Eurovision's success

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New hydrogen bus launch marks 'huge step forward' for region

The new buses made their first journeys in the region today

Liverpool Echo

Disappointment as Ukraine's Zelensky denied opportunity to speak at Eurovision

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was 'disappointed' by the decision while Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said he would discuss a way of finding another platform

Liverpool Echo

Buses could be brought back into public control across Liverpool City Region

The new consultation is a major step forward for the region's transport network

Liverpool Echo

Rylan and Graham Norton take over Merseyrail for Eurovision 2023

They urge passengers not to be a "diva" and to ask for "a little help" from staff

Liverpool Echo

Smart ticketing on Merseyrail could be complete within 12 months

Millions of pounds are being invested to get the tap and go system up and running at long last

Liverpool Echo

Political leaders react angrily to 'voter ID gerrymandering'

Photo ID will be required when voters go to the polls next week

Liverpool Echo

Metro Mayor hopes elections will bring 'stability' for city region

All-out elections are being held in Wirral and Liverpool

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