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Metro Mayor reveals new team
and new purpose for Combined Authority
THE Liverpool City Region Combined
Authority has held its 1st meeting with newly elected Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram in the chair.
There was more to the new look of the Combined Authority with Steve Rotheram
unveiling a set of new portfolios for Combined Authority members, with the Metro
Mayor himself, taking on a key responsibility for Innovation and the Digital
Economy, as well as Policy and Finance.
Speaking at the meeting Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said:- "My role; and
the role of the Combined Authority; is to re-think, re-position and remake our
City Region. Our vision must be to deliver a confident, dynamic and prosperous
area that will be a positive economic and creative asset for the UK. We are here
to drive prosperity, encourage innovation and expand opportunities for people
and communities in every part of our City Region. We are lucky to live in a
place with an extraordinary story and outstanding physical, natural and economic
assets. We have 1 of the most recognizable brands on the planet and an abundance
of creative energy. Devolution therefore, gives us the opportunity to fulfill
our potential."
Key portfolio appointments are as follows:-
► Business and Brexit – Asif Hamid (Chair Liverpool
City Region LEP)
► Economic Development and Culture – Cllr Phil Davies (Leader Wirral Council)
► Housing and Public Service Reform – Mayor Joe Anderson
► Energy and Renewables – Cllr Rob Polhill (Leader Halton Council)
► Skills and Apprenticeships – Cllr Ian Maher (Leader Sefton Council)
► Health, Adult and Social Care - Cllr Andy Moorehead (Leader Knowsley Council)
► Spatial Planning, Environment and Air Quality – Cllr Barrie Grunewald (leader
St Helens Council
In addition, Cllr Liam Robinson, will also be joining the Combined Authority to
lead on Transport.
The Combined Authority also agreed to appoint Merseytravel Chief Executive,
Frank Rogers, as its new Interim Head of Paid Service, pending the recruitment
of a permanent new appointment for the key role.
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram explained:- "We have today agreed to start the
recruitment process and are confident of having a very high calibre appointment
in place before the end of the summer. This is a hugely important role and we
will are embarking on a process to find a candidate who shares our ambition and
vision for City Region. We are delighted to have Frank working with us full time
pending that appointment. He is a highly experienced and respected senior
officer whose talents and understanding will be invaluable to the Combined
Authority."
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