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Jess’s Rule: The Three-Visit Warning That Could Save Your Life, Rolled Out This Week Across GP Practices
Jess’s Rule: The Three-Visit Warning That Could Save Your Life, Rolled Out This Week Across GP Practices
Jan 17


Community Groups Unite to Protect Formby’s Beach and Pinewoods
Community Groups Unite to Protect Formby’s Beach and Pinewoods
Jan 16


Revised Bin Collection Changes and other Council information for Formby Over Christmas & New Year 2025/26
Revised Bin Collection Changes and other Council information for Formby Over Christmas & New Year 2025/26
Dec 21, 2025


Don't forget to put your Green Bin out tonight for the final pick up until 9th March 2026
Don't forget to put your Green Bin out tonight for the final pick up until 9th March 2026
Nov 23, 2025


Formby to Fall Silent tomorrow in Honour of Armistice Day 2025
Formby to Fall Silent tomorrow in Honour of Armistice Day 2025
Nov 10, 2025


Formby Will Fall Silent for Remembrance Day And Armistice Day
Formby Will Fall Silent for Remembrance Day And Armistice Day
Nov 6, 2025


Starting Primary or Secondary School in September 2026
Starting Primary or Secondary School in September 2026
Oct 27, 2025


Only two green bins left before collection days left until cut off for winter
Only two green bins left before collection days left until cut off for winter
Oct 26, 2025


The Iconic Toad Hall to be demolished in new plans for regeneration of Ainsdale’s Coastal Gateway
The Iconic Toad Hall to be demolished in new plans for regeneration of Ainsdale’s Coastal Gateway
Sep 12, 2025


Raven Meols Community Centre Relaunches in its 40th Year
The Raven Meols Community Centre has celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special relaunch event following a 15-month refurbishment...
Sep 5, 2025


TRAVEL UPDATE | Queens Road / Ravenmeols Level Crossing Closure Extended
TRAVEL UPDATE | Queens Road / Ravenmeols Level Crossing Closure Extended
Sep 3, 2025


Trading Standards Complaint Filed Against New Convenience Store in Formby Village
Trading Standards Complaint Filed Against New Convenience Store in Formby Village
Sep 2, 2025


Formby Set to Get Brand-New Padel Court at Duke Street Park
Sefton Council has agreed Heads of Terms for a partnership with Sefton Padel to develop and manage brand new padel facilities at three...
Aug 19, 2025


From Slowboat to Sainsbury’s, Formby Landmark Set for Big Comeback
A long-vacant site on Liverpool Road in Formby is finally set for a major transformation, as plans have been approved to bring a...
Jul 27, 2025


Shorrocks Hill Development Approved- Despite over 800 Objections and a £2Mill Developer Package
On Wednesday 23rd July 2025, Sefton Council’s Planning Committee voted to approve a highly controversial planning application to build 23...
Jul 25, 2025


Shorrocks Hill Planning Decision – Public Urged to Attend Critical Council Meeting
Photo from Tony Formby An important and potentially controversial planning application concerning the future of the Shorrocks Hill site...
Jul 18, 2025


Parking Chaos in Formby as Hundreds Flock to the Beach Sunday 13th July 2025
FORMBY – A wave of visitors descended on Formby today as the sunshine brought crowds to the coast — but also brought with it traffic...
Jul 13, 2025


A Huge Congratulations to Woodlands Primary School in Formby
We are absolutely delighted to share some fantastic news from right here in Formby — Woodlands Primary School has been shortlisted for...
Jul 7, 2025


Altcar Road works – now rescheduled to start mid-July
The works on Altcar Road, originally due to start on Monday 30th June, have now been rescheduled to begin on Monday 14th July and will...
Jun 30, 2025


Formby Faces Traffic Chaos as Key Roads Set to Close Simultaneously
Formby residents are being urged to plan ahead as a major new set of roadworks is due to begin on Altcar Road (B5195) from Monday 30th...
Jun 23, 2025


Liverpool Road Closure in Formby Extended Until 4th July
We understand the growing frustration among residents and road users as the closure of Liverpool Road, between Ravenmeols Lane and Birkey...
Jun 19, 2025


Property at Centre of Wildlife Crime Allegations Goes Up for Sale in Formby for £1 Million
A controversial property at the heart of a growing environmental investigation in Formby has now been listed for sale at £1 million. The...
Jun 17, 2025


Sefton Council Works: Delays Expected on Formby Bypass
Sefton Council has begun work today, 2nd June, to change the lights on Formby Bypass, starting at the Scaffold Lane end. This project...
Jun 2, 2025


Formby Parish Council Takes Action Over Suspected Wildlife Crime at Bushbys Lane
Formby Parish Council has escalated concerns over what it describes as a “devastating and potentially unlawful” clearance of ecologically significant land at 43 Bushbys Lane in Formby, believed to have taken place on the weekend of 18th–19th January 2025. The land clearance—reportedly involving the destruction of more than sixty mature trees, along with dense undergrowth and long-established natural habitat—was carried out by the property’s new owner, who recently inherited t
May 28, 2025


Formby Residents Left Frustrated After Council Overrules Parking Consultation
Frustration is growing in #Formby after Sefton Council decided not to go ahead with proposed parking restrictions on Edenhurst Drive, Edenhurst Close, and Spruce Way, despite a clear majority of residents supporting the plans. Earlier this year, residents were asked whether they wanted to see new restrictions brought in to tackle growing parking issues, particularly during busy coastal weekends and holidays. The proposal involved a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) ai
May 15, 2025


Speed Limit Set to Be Reduced on Formby Bypass Ahead of New Housing Development
Sefton Council has announced plans to reduce the speed limit on a section of the Formby Bypass from 60mph to 50mph, as part of...
Apr 25, 2025


Travellers Set Up Camp again on Bills Lane Formby
An unauthorised encampment has been established this afternoon (Bank Holiday Monday 21st April) on Bills Lane in Formby, with two...
Apr 21, 2025


Later opening hours for Formby Tip from 1st April
Starting Tuesday 1st April, Household Waste Recycling Centres will be open for longer over the Spring and Summer months🌞♻️ The opening...
Mar 30, 2025


Plea to Extend Solar Farm Operation Near Formby Bypass to 40 Years
Plans have been submitted to extend the lifetime of a proposed solar farm near Formby Bypass, which could generate enough electricity to...
Mar 18, 2025


Planning Application Submitted for Transformation of Former Public Toilets in Formby
A planning application (DC/2025/00185) has been submitted to Sefton Council proposing the conversion of the long-disused public toilets...
Feb 14, 2025


Hundreds of Double Yellow Kerb Lines have been Painted in Formby to Enforce Parking Restrictions
Hundreds of Double Yellow Kerb Lines have been Painted in Formby to Enforce Parking Restrictions by Sefton Council. Motorists in Formby...
Feb 14, 2025


Temporary Road Closure on Stephenson Way, Formby for Scottish Power Works
Formby residents and road users should prepare for a temporary road closure on Stephenson Way in January 2025 to allow for essential...
Dec 19, 2024


Concerns Raised Over New Takeaway Opening in Formby Village
A new takeaway is set to open in Formby, sparking concerns among residents about potential traffic hazards and disturbances. The unit,...
Dec 13, 2024


Sefton Council has invited public comments on the revised plans for former Shorrocks Hill Country Club site
Formby Residents Raise Concerns Over Revised Shorrocks Hill Development Plans Proposal : Shorrocks Hill Country Club, Lifeboat Road, Formby Liverpool L37 2EB Proposal: Hybrid planning application seeking outline consent for the erection for up to twenty-three custom-build dwellings with access to be determined and all other matters reserved; full planning permission is sought for the sitewide layout (all areas excluding housing plots); including associated infrastructure, acc
Nov 1, 2024


Travellers Establish Unauthorised Encampment on National Trust Land at Lifeboat Road, Formby
An unauthorised encampment of travellers has moved onto National Trust land at Lifeboat Road, Formby. The encampment, which began on the...
Oct 30, 2024


Travellers Relocate Again in Formby on Cambridge Field
Travellers have once again relocated within Formby, causing significant concern among local residents and authorities. The group has set...
Jun 27, 2024


Travellers Depart Formby to relocate in Southport
After three weeks of occupying various sites in Formby, the group of travellers has finally vacated the area, moving onto Preston New...
Jun 26, 2024


Travellers Relocate Again in Formby raising concerns over repeated incursions
The group of Travellers that had recently occupied Duke Street Park in Formby have now this evening, Thursday 20th June, moved onto...
Jun 20, 2024


Travellers leave Bills Lane and move into Duke Street Park to set up camp
On the evening of Monday, 17th June, the Travellers who had been occupying Bills Lane for the past week have now vacated the site and...
Jun 17, 2024


Warning to other dog owners about the banned zones at Duke Street Park
Dear Formby Bubble: I’ve been caught with my dog off the lead (unknowingly and fined) around the tennis courts at Duke Street Park before...
Jun 9, 2024


The National Trust have lodged an appeal against the refusal of planning permission for the relocation of the existing car park at Victoria Road, Formby
The National Trust have lodged an appeal against the refusal of planning permission for the relocation of the existing car park and...
Jan 30, 2024


Deadline for opposing revised plans for Shorrocks Hill Country Club site is Thursday 9th November
The deadline for comments or objections on the REVISED plans submitted for Shorrocks Hill Country Club on Lifeboat Road in #Formby is Thursday 9th November. There is strong opposition from Formby residents to the REVISED proposed plans to turn former nightclub, Shorrocks Hill into 25 homes along with a 100 space public car park and toilet block for the National Trust. The nightclub was once one of the biggest in Merseyside and was originally called Falcons Crest. The site cl
Nov 8, 2023


Formby will fall silent with Remembrance Day services on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th November 2023
Poppies at Lifeboat Road in Formby On Armistice Day, Saturday 11th November at 10:55hrs there will be a short act of remembrance at...
Nov 6, 2023


Formby pupil Jim aged 7-years-old has got hundreds of signatures on his petition for ‘No Mow Summer’
A 7-year-old pupil from Formby called Jim has managed to get hundreds of signatures on his petition for ‘No Mow Summer’. This is just...
Oct 20, 2023


I'm angry and disappointed that the rejection for Aldi proposal was a ‘Done Deal’ by councillors
Dear Formby Bubble: As it affects the entire area, including ourselves, we decided to attend the Sefton council planning meeting last...
Jul 27, 2023


Are you for or against Aldi in Formby? You need to email the council TODAY as meeting is 26th July
Are you for or against Aldi in Formby? You need to email the council TODAY with your views as meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday 26th July at...
Jul 25, 2023


Sefton Council opposes new Aldi Food Store in Formby
Sefton Council opposes new Aldi Food Store on a derelict site that was earmarked for new luxury homes. Aldi, the award-winning discount...
Jul 21, 2023


National Trust Formby Planning Application refused unanimously by Sefton Council
Plans for major changes to the car park at National Trust Formby at Victoria Road Squirrel Reserve site that were set to be approved have...
Jul 17, 2023


Aldi has now submitted their planning application for its new store in Formby
After Formby Bubble announced back in January that Aldi are coming to #Formby, we are now pleased to announce that Aldi has submitted its planning application to Sefton Council to provide their new food store on land off the Formby Bypass. A spokesperson from Aldi said: “The proposals will see the development of a spacious, modern retail environment, that makes use of a previously developed site that has been neglected for some time and fallen into disrepair. The site has an
May 22, 2023


List of all the candidates you can vote for in the Formby local elections on 4th May
Full list of all the candidates you can vote for in the Formby local elections on 4th May. Sefton Borough Elections 2023 Sefton has a...
May 3, 2023
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