Liverpool City Region has launched its first anti-racism strategy, developed with hundreds of stakeholders from across the region's communities.
Unveiled at Liverpool's Liver Building, the strategy aims to dismantle systemic racism, build trust between institutions and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, and ensure lived experience shapes future decisions.
Mayor Steve Rotheram said the strategy was about bringing people together around a shared commitment to tackle barriers and open up opportunity, stressing it could not be delivered by the Combined Authority alone.
‘Liverpool City Region has always been shaped by people from different backgrounds, cultures and communities. Our diversity is one of our greatest assets, but we know that too many people still face barriers because of their race,’ he said.
‘That's why this strategy exists. It’s not about warm words or good intentions. It’s about bringing people back together around a shared commitment to tackle racism, open up opportunity and make sure everyone can fulfil their potential.’
Governance will be overseen by the City Region Leadership Forum, supported by a Reference Group of community representatives, ensuring accountability and ongoing community input.
