Councillor Graham Morgan

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority approved recommendations regarding the Strategic Investment Fund on 25/09/2026. The Authority noted the performance update and agreed to various changes for Merseytravel and Sefton Council projects. These changes included adjustments to project completion and financial end dates, enhanced outputs, and a funding increase for the Southport Eastern Access project.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority approved recommendations regarding the Liverpool North Docks Mayoral Development Corporation on 25 September 2026. The decision was to progress the statutory establishment process for the corporation. This includes designating the area as a Mayoral Development Area and notifying the Secretary of State to formally request the establishment of the "Liverpool North Docks Mayoral Development Corporation".

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority approved financial performance and budget revisions for Quarter 1 2026/27 on 25 September 2026. The decision approved proposed revenue and capital budget amendments and the establishment of an Investment and Development Earmarked Reserve funded by £6m from the forecast revenue underspend.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority approved recommendations for the Mersey Tunnels Byelaw Consultation on 25/09/2026. The decision maker delegated authority to the Executive Director- Place to proceed with formal public consultation on proposed amendments to the Mersey Tunnels Byelaws 2003.

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, on 25 September 2026, decided to accept new housing retrofit funding from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, approve the expansion of the Warm Homes Social Housing Fund consortium, and delegate authority to the Executive Director of Investment and Delivery to submit a proposal for a plug-in solar panel pilot. The decision also delegates authority to enter into contracts for housing energy efficiency measures.