Update on ASB issues around Duke Street park Including new higher gates and fencing
In March, a "community trigger" was announced in response to issues of anti-social behaviour around Duke Street Park. Issues included...
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The latest campaign by Formby Councillors
The latest campaign by Formby Councillors’ Land Army of community volunteers saw no fewer than three sites being worked on simultaneously...
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Statement from Bill Esterson MP re Formby visitor parking and traffic
Several constituents contacted me yesterday and overnight regarding the traffic and parking issues around Formby beach over the last 24...
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Pride of Formby Awards 2020 have been postponed due to the Coronavirus
The Pride Of Formby Awards 2020 have been postponed due to the Coronavirus. Formby Parish Council have issued this statement: “It is with...
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A petition has now been set up to see that developers who criminally damaged hedgerow are fined
A petition has been set up to try and get Sefton Council to take legal action against the developers that criminally damaged over 300...
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Developers criminally damage over 300 metres of protected hedgerow
Having been informed that the hedgerow on Liverpool Road, Formby, was being illegal removed on the 29th January, I immediately informed...
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Youths forced to write apology note to elderly Formby couple
A Formby couple have received a written apology from youths who were involved in antisocial and intimidating behaviour around their home....
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Temporary traffic lights will be put in place as the work on 372 new homes on Liverpool Road commenc
Work is beginning on the 372 homes on Liverpool Road to the west of the Formby bypass. You might have noticed the cutting down of the...
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The community of Formby fell silent today for Armistice Day
THE COMMUNITY of Formby fell silent today to remember those who lost their lives during the first world war. Formby Royal British legion...
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The new Tree Pit and railings will ensure long term care of our Village Trees
If you have visited our beautiful village in the last few days, you may have noticed the new 'Tree Pit' and railings around the base of...
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Cllr Maria Bennett urges Formby residents to VOTE YES in tomorrows referendum
Cllr Maria Bennett urges Formby and Little Altcar residents to VOTE YES in tomorrows referendum. This is what she said: "As you know the...
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The Referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan for Formby and Little Altcar is tomorrow. Please go and vot
On Thursday 10th October 2019, there is a Referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan for Formby and Little Altcar to decide on this question:...
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Cllr Maria Bennett urges Formby residents to VOTE YES in next weeks referendum and gives 10 reasons
Cllr Maria Bennett urges Formby and Little Altcar residents to VOTE YES in next weeks referendum. This is what she said: "As you know the...
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Referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan for Formby and Little Altcar - What's it all about? What sh
On Thursday 10th October 2019, there is a Referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan for Formby and Little Altcar to decide on this question:...
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£4m of pension credit goes unclaimed in Sefton Central each year, says MP
MP Bill Esterson is urging constituents to check their eligibility for pension credit after research showed that a shocking £4m of the...
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Travellers camp has been set up on National Trust land on Lifeboat Road in Formby
An unauthorised encampment of travellers has moved into Lifeboat Road in Formby last night, Tuesday 18th June 2019. The site, which...
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Formby Festival Committee issued the following statement regarding the mix up with L37 Fest
Due to the confusion with L37 Fest, The Formby Festival has now sent a statement on Tuesday 28th May. Formby Festival statement as...
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Work has begun on Queens Road gated development of 12 detached houses
Work has commenced today on a brand new gated development on Queens Road in Formby. This will include the erection of 12 detached 2.5 and...
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An exclusive Formby home, Firwood Hall, wins prestigious regional award
An exclusive Formby home has been named as the ‘Best Individual New Home’ at a prestigious regional awards ceremony. The prestigious...
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Great wins for Independents in Formby as FRAG gain seats from Labour and Conservative
It was a glorious night in Formby for FRAG (Formby Residents Action Group) with an Independent gain from Labour in Ravenmeols ward with...
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Formby Weekly Market is back on Friday 3rd May in Formby Village
Formby weekly market returns on Friday 3rd May for the third year running, with loads of stalls for you to explore. On all day until 5pm...
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Roadworks on the Formby bypass are causing huge delays at the Tesco junction
Carriageway works have begun at the junction of the A565 and Altcar Road on the Formby Bypass and are causing huge delays to traffic. ...
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Local Elections will be held from 7am on Thursday 2nd May 2019. Here is a list of all the candidates
The Local Government elections and Parish Council Elections will be held on Thursday 2nd May 2019. Polling stations throughout Formby...
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Formby Weekly Market is back on Friday 3rd May on Chapel Lane
Formby weekly market is set to return on Friday 3rd May for the third year running, with loads of stalls for you to explore. On all day...
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Carriageway works are set to begin next week at the Tesco junction but not for the pedestrian crossi
Carriageway works are set to begin at the junction of the A565 and Altcar Road, Formby next week. The works are nothing to do with...
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Local MP joined over 700 people for the Formby Walk of Witness on Good Friday
We were blessed by beautiful weather at the popular Churches Together Good Friday walk of witness and passion play in Formby on Friday...
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MP calls for action to tackle toxic air pollution
MP Bill Esterson has called on the Government to invest in cleaner, greener vehicles to avoid the "catastrophe" of toxic air pollution on...
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Formby councillors intervened to support dog walkers who have been threatened with fines in Alt Road
FORMBY councillors have intervened to support dog walkers who have been threatened with fines in Alt Road playground. Labour...
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Formby Festival Committee issued the following statement regarding the mix up with L37 Fest
Formby Festival Committee issued the following statement today, 8th March, regarding the mix up with L37 Fest. Formby Festival statement...
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Sefton Council catches alleyway dumpers in flytipping crackdown
Sefton Council is once again reminding residents of their rubbish responsibilities following a crackdown on alleyway flytipping. A recent...
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The third year of the Pride of Formby awards took place last Friday
Friday 1st March was the third year of the Pride of Formby Awards organised by Formby Parish Council. It was a huge success that has now...
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Don't forget to put your Green Bin out for the first collection of the year on Monday 4th March
The Green Bin collections will commence again on Monday 4th March. This will be the first collection since last November. The next...
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Roadworks on Liverpool Road in Formby causing huge traffic delays are set to stay until 7th March
Roadworks causing huge traffic delays are set to stay until 7th March. Electrical works are taking place along Liverpool Road (B5424) in...
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The Viking Ship is finished in Formby Village by sculptor Simon Archer and it looks great!
The sculpture is finished! The tree that was felled in March outside Waterfields on Chapel Lane in Formby Village has now been sculpted...
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Tree stump in Formby Village is being carved into a Viking Ship by sculptor Simon Archer
The one tree that was felled in March outside Waterfields on Chapel Lane in Formby Village will now be sculptured by Formby's brilliant...
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Friends of Sefton Coast celebrate bumper Year Of The Volunteer campaign
Everybody knows Sefton has few and far between rivals for the title of most beautiful British coastline! The 22 miles spanning between...
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Local landmark the Weld Blundell Pub has now been demolished
The 18th century building, known as the Weld Blundell Pub on the Formby bypass closed its doors for the final time on Sunday 13th May...
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Saturday 1st December is Small Business Saturday so please go out and support those Independent shop
Use them or Lose them! Sefton Council is once again supporting Small Business Saturday to honour the many impressive independent traders...
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Thanks to local resident George Lyons, work has finally begun on Smithy Green Park
Thanks to local resident George Lyons, work has now finally begun on Smithy Green Park. George has posted on his change.org site about...
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Don't forget to put your Green Bin out tonight for the final pick up until 4th March 2019
The Green Bin collections will finish for the Winter in Formby tomorrow. The last collection day in Formby is Monday 19th November so...
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A further 68 homes were approved last night on top of the 304 for Liverpool Road development
An application by Morris Homes for 68 homes to the south east of Formby has now been approved in last nights planning meeting on...
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Local residents complain that their houses are shaking and the noise is a public nuisance
Local residents have filed complaints as to the noise and vibration issues that is happening with the 'Piling' on the Lenton Avenue...
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Sefton Cycle Chat returns to discuss cycling issues across our borough.
Anyone with an interest in cycling is encouraged to attend the next Sefton Cycle Chat at the MeCycle Café on Station Road, Ainsdale. The...
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It took over 30 years for Formby to finally get their swimming pool
On 27th January 2007 Formby Pool opened its doors to the Formby community, and as its children swam their first lengths, and so history...
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The new gym extension, thanks to a £1m injection at Formby Pool, is shaping up nicely!
The Formby Pool new Gym extension is starting to shape up nicely. Formby Pool benefited from an injection of almost £1 million thanks to...
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"Only on Planet Esterson!" says Cllr Maria Bennett
Formby Bubble received a response from Cllr Maria Bennet, Chair of Formby Parish Council, regarding MP Bill Esterson's response to her...
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Building work has commenced on the site at the back of Wetherspoons for 9 apartments
This is a view of the spare land behind Wetherspoon's Pub in Formby. The Lifeboat which is completely fenced off from the pub. The land...
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Formby councillors back recycling campaign
Formby Labour councillors and activists have joined the Recycle Right campaign to encourage more recycling in the borough. Ravenmeols...
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MP responds to personal attack from parish councillor
Formby Bubble received a response from MP Bill Esterson, regarding the statement made by Cllr Maria Bennett, Chair of Formby Parish...
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The day the community have worked so passionately for has finally arrived - Village Trees Pruned not
The Formby Village Trees have been saved....for now! We have won the battle but not the war. The day has finally arrived when the village...
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