A “ROUTE map” for the future of Liverpool’s economy will be launched today before an audience of political and business leaders.

The blueprint, drawn up by the newly-created economic development agency Liverpool Vision, aims to promote Liverpool as an internationally competitive city. It will be unveiled at the Arena and Convention Centre (ACC) before a specially invited audience.

Liverpool City Council leader Warren Bradley said the city could not afford “to stand still”.

He went on: “When Liverpool Vision was established just over a year ago, we wanted it to do more than just build on the successful regeneration of the previous decade.

“Liverpool needs faster and bigger economic growth, an ever-increasing international presence to create the right conditions to attract business, create new business and for those businesses to thrive.

“The world has changed since we conceived the idea of a single economic agency, but the fact that Liverpool Vision is up and running strengthens our ability as a city to weather these very difficult times and more importantly to drive the recovery and future growth.