Great discussion with Atlantic Gateway and NWBLT leaders - more readiness and more consideration of the future opportunities needed... very challenging level of uncertainty but must move forward!

#Advent day 13 #Knowsley! Now in its 5th year #Knowsley Place Board is key to providing leadership & direction including views around #MIPIMUK Atlantic Gateway @SuperportComms & the stunning new gateway signage utilising the brand visuals perfectly Knowsley bit.ly/2El58e6

Next up Kate Willard of @StobartGroup #biomass #energy #trucks #wood #sustainable #fullcircle #aviation #happyairport #carlisle Atlantic Gateway

Have only just noticed this on the wall of a meeting room in our office and it’s cheered me right up 🐝

The Oxford-Cambridge Arc has been identified by Government as a key strategic priority for growth, development & investment. The 4 LEPs in the Arc @BTVLEP, @OxfordshireLEP, SEMLEP and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority are collaborating on a local #IndustrialStrategy for a shared economic vision

Unveiled today, our Strategic Transport Plan and Investment Programme are informed by local knowledge, expertise and needs. Our powers are devolved down from central government, rather than up from local government. From the North, for the North: ow.ly/v7Gy30nwzaj #OneNorth

Great to hear the views of the region’s leaders - all behind an inclusive opportunity led transport plan

Kate outlining how the TfN Strategic Transport Plan’s key objectives relevant to all #onenorth

We are pleased to announce that Carlisle Lake District Airport will launch with Loganair on Thursday 4 July – marking the first scheduled services from Carlisle in more than 25 years. Routes will include Belfast City Airport, London Southend Airport and Dublin Airport. loganair.co.uk

Our Member @DanJarvisMP @SCR_Mayor has been speaking in Westminster about our "ambitious and bold" plans for improving the North's transport network and calling on Government for investment. #OneNorth

BREAKTHROUGH: After months of negotiations I'm pleased to have brokered a joint #Devolution position with all of South #Yorkshire's Leaders. It's sensible, pragmatic and meets all of our aims. I hope Govt will now agree our plan to release the powers & pounds the #SCR needs.

Discover our vision for the urban forest. By working together we can build a resilient urban forest and make this vision a reality The Mersey Forest East Hants DC @WhitehillBordon Atlantic Gateway forestry.gov.uk/pdf/urban-fore… #IntlForestDay

A smarter approach to travel is key in our vision to #TransformTheNorth. This means reduced queueing times and enhanced real time service information. Find out more here: buff.ly/2Gkw672

Today we've announced the most popular long-haul routes from Manchester Airport for 2017 for each region in our catchment area. The Top 3 were Orlando, New York and Dubai @MirrorTravelEd Lisa Minot Simon Calder Isabel Choat Sophie Lam Trisha Harbord 💙

Absolutely brilliant - years of hard work and millions invested condensed in a couple of minutes... youtube.com/watch?v=ZmY3Hk…

We're looking forward to welcoming the first #cruiseship of the season to Liverpool this week. You can catch @FredOlsenCruise's Black Watch at Princes Dock tomorrow. @CruiseLpool #travel #visitliverpool