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

Liverpool will prioritise four key areas when it looks to make new investments in the future, Mayor Steve Rotheram has said.
The city region’s leaders will consider whether projects champion innovation, equality, net-zero and social value before deciding whether to invest.
The mayor’s 2023 Investment Strategy would see all projects seeking funding have to demonstrate how they will help contribute to achieving Mr Rotheram’s target for the region to be net zero by 2040.
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They will also need to deliver social value – such as fair employment and developing local supply chains – and embed equality, diversity and inclusion in their operations.
Mr Rotheram said: “This strategy reflects my bold vision for a fairer, greener and more prosperous city region – one that doesn’t just look to grow our economy, but to grow people’s life chances …
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