Councillor Paulette Lappin
Deputy Cabinet Member: Housing and Regeneration
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
5 meetings
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - Friday, 25th September, 2026 1.00 pm
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - Friday, 17th July, 2026 1.00 pm
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority meeting, held on Friday 17 July 2026, saw significant decisions made regarding the future of public transport, including the approval to bring Mersey Rail into public ownership and the variation of the bus franchising scheme. The meeting also addressed financial performance, budget revisions, and the establishment of a homelessness task force.
Annual Meeting, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - Friday, 12th June, 2026 1.00 pm
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority met on Friday 12 June 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the adoption of its updated constitution, appointments to various committees, and a comprehensive review of its performance over the past year. Key decisions made included the approval of the Strategic Investment Fund Quarterly Report, the Halsnead Symmetry Park Change Control, and the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Concession Contract Award.
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - Friday, 17th April, 2026 1.00 pm
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority met on Friday 17 April 2A026 to discuss a range of significant issues, including the adoption of a new Local Transport Plan, the approval of an Investment Strategy, and the endorsement of a new Housing Strategy. Key decisions were made regarding the Integrated Settlement, bus franchising, and the mid-term review of the Five-Year Climate Action Plan.
Will take place at the rise of the LCR Combined Authority on 17 April 2026, LCR Appointments and Disciplinary Committee - Friday, 17th April, 2026
The LCR Appointments and Disciplinary Committee met on Friday, 17th April 2026, to discuss senior staffing changes within the Combined Authority. The meeting focused on approving the organisational structure, dis-establishing a previous post, and approving shortlists for key executive roles.
Decisions from Meetings
15 decisions · Page 1 of 3
Liverpool City Region Designation as a Marmot City Region
From: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - Friday, 17th July, 2026 1.00 pm - July 17, 2026
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority decided to approve recommendations for the region to seek designation as a Marmot City Region on 17/07/2026. This includes adopting the Marmot Principles and embedding health equity in decision-making processes. The authority will adopt a Health Impact Assessment approach to identify and consider potential impacts on population health and health inequalities.
Recommendations Approved
Bus Franchising Programme Update
From: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - Friday, 17th July, 2026 1.00 pm - July 17, 2026
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority approved recommendations regarding the Bus Franchising Programme on 17/07/2026. The Authority approved a variation to the Franchising Scheme for Buses 2023 and delegated authority to Merseytravel to approve changes to franchised bus contracts. This delegation includes approving changes to routes, services, and other operational requirements, subject to certain financial and risk thresholds.
Recommendations Approved
Homelessness Commissioning Update
From: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - Friday, 17th July, 2026 1.00 pm - July 17, 2026
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority approved recommendations regarding homelessness on 17/07/2026. The authority approved the formation of a Homelessness Task Force and the allocation of £8,355,208 for tackling homelessness and rough sleeping. Delegated authority was given to the Executive Director of Investment and Delivery to utilise up to £1,900,000 for commissioning services and delivering priorities identified by the Task Force, and the remaining £6,455,208 to fund resources, commission services, and enter into agreements with delivery partners.
Recommendations Approved
Metro Network Update
From: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - Friday, 17th July, 2026 1.00 pm - July 17, 2026
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority approved the transfer of Merseyrail services to public ownership from July 2028. The decision was made on 17/07/2026. Merseytravel will continue developing the public ownership model and progress initial mobilisation stages.
Recommendations Approved
Metro Network Improvements Phase 1 - Lime Street to Low Hill Construction Contract Award
From: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - Friday, 17th July, 2026 1.00 pm - July 17, 2026
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority approved the use of £11.98 million from reserves and £3.4 million from Liverpool City Council for transport infrastructure improvements and public realm works. Authority was delegated to Combined Officers to enter into associated agreements.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 5
- Average per month
- 0.8
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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