THE COMMUNITY of Formby fell silent today to remember those who lost their lives during the first world war.  Formby Royal British legion was responsible for coordinating services at Formby War Memorial and the Polish War Graves in Our Lady’s Churchyard on Monday 11th...

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 one of the trees. The Formby Parish Council are responsible for sorting this out in order to protect the tree. The Tree Pits will als...

Cllr Maria Bennett urges Formby and Little Altcar residents to VOTE YES in tomorrows referendum. This is what she said:

"As you know the referendum is coming up next week and I am speaking out and supporting the neighbourhood plan and would suggest everyone in Formby su...

On Thursday 10th October 2019, there is a Referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan for Formby and Little Altcar to decide on this question: ‘Do you want Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Formby & Little Altcar to help it decide planning...

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 referendum is coming up next week and I am speaking out and supporting the neighbourhood plan and would suggest everyone in Formby s...

On Thursday 10th October 2019, there is a Referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan for Formby and Little Altcar to decide on this question: ‘Do you want Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Formby & Little Altcar to help it decide planning...

MP Bill Esterson is urging constituents to check their eligibility for pension credit after research showed that a shocking £4m of the benefit was going unclaimed in Sefton Central each year.

Pension credit is a weekly top-up payment available to older people above the...

An unauthorised encampment of travellers has moved into Lifeboat Road in Formby last night, Tuesday 18th June 2019. The site, which belongs to the National Trust has been descended on by at least fifteen travellers vans along with cars. Lifeboat Road car park leads to...

Due to the confusion with L37 Fest, The Formby Festival has now sent a statement on Tuesday 28th May.
Formby Festival statement as follows:
Formby Food, Drink and Music Festival (known as Formby Festival) IS NOT CANCELLED.

We are now in our 7th year and will still be go...

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 3 storey dwellings with off street parking and associated landscaping.

The site was occupied by six semi detached properties which a...

An exclusive Formby home has been named as the ‘Best Individual New Home’ at a prestigious regional awards ceremony.

The prestigious development of the Firwood estate in which Firwood Hall stands, took the title at the LABC (Local Authority Building Control) North Wes...

It was a glorious night in Formby for FRAG (Formby Residents Action Group) with an Independent gain from Labour in Ravenmeols ward with Councillor Maria Bennett and a second Independent gain from Conservative with David Irving in Harington. 

Well don...

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 so plenty of time to take an hour out on Chapel Lane. Whilst you are in the village, don't forget to also visit your local shops whi...

Carriageway works have begun at the junction of the A565 and Altcar Road on the Formby Bypass and are causing huge delays to traffic.

The works are nothing to do with installing a pedestrian crossing on the junction due to the new McDonald's which is still going throu...

The Local Government elections and Parish Council Elections will be held on Thursday 2nd May 2019. Polling stations throughout Formby will be open from 7am - 10pm. 

You will be able to vote for your preferred candidate for Harrington Ward and Ravenme...