top of page

Advertise Here.

Read Full Story Here...
Formby School of Dancing & Perfoming Arts new banner.jpg

Fisherman’s Path crossing should be re-opened, says Formby MP


Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson has urged Network Rail to re-open the Fisherman’s Path railway crossing or build a bridge to restore access “as soon as possible”.


The crossing in Formby, which is normally used by around 1,000 people per day, has been closed since July 14 after a ‘near-miss’ between a train and a cyclist. Network Rail initially said the crossing would be closed for three weeks but last week announced that it would remain closed for another three weeks, up until at least August 25.


Mr Esterson said this important right of way should be reopened. In a letter to Network Rail chief executive Mark Carne, he wrote: “This is causing significant difficulties for my constituents and others from across the North West.


He added in the letter: “I urge you to install a bridge or reopen the crossing as soon as possible.”


Network Rail had recently placed a member of staff at the crossing to advise cyclists and pedestrians how to cross safely but when even this did not stop the cyclist almost being hit by an oncoming train, a decision was made by Network Rail to close the crossing.


As it is a right of way, Network Rail had to apply for permission from Sefton Council to close it.


Mr Esterson continued in his letter: “Your decision to place a member of staff at the crossing to advise people how to safely cross is laudable and should be sufficient to maintain the safety of users in the short term until a bridge can be built.


“This crossing is used by around 1,000 people per day and the risks associated with such a busy crossing have been known for some time. Network Rail has failed to put in place a long-term solution that maintains access.


“This is the busiest time of the year, the school holidays, and this closure is affecting people's enjoyment of the area and has closed off an important cycle route from Southport to Liverpool. It has also affected local businesses who have seen a drop in passing trade.


“I support the eventual closure of this dangerous crossing in favour of a bridge but being forced into this situation of closing the crossing before a bridge could be built could and should have been avoided.”


Mr Esterson said he would like to see an accessible bridge built “without delay”, writing: “Until a long-term solution can be found I urge you to reopen the crossing with the safeguard of a staff member in place to assist people to cross safely. A bridge should be built without delay and should be accessible for cyclists, people with prams and those with accessibility issues.”


Top photo is MP Bill Esterson (second from left) with Nina Killen (far right) along with Network rail staff


Here is a copy of the letter that Bill sent to Network Rail....

244 views
Square.jpg
Logo.png
Square Advert.png
square with Hot Tub.jpg
Square Advert 1.jpg
Ryders Chemist Hearing Clinic.png
Large Square Advert.jpg
Square Advert.png
Square.jpg

Submit Your News to Formby Bubble

Contact us with your Community News, Business or Sports News. 

Phone our Newsdesk on: 01704 86 30 30 

Email info@formbybubble.com

Facebook www.facebook.com/formbybubble

Twitter  www.twitter.com/formbybubble

Instagram: www.instagram.com/formbybubblenews

 

Please submit your news story to info@formbybubble.com, the biggest news outlet for Formby with over 40,000 individual hits on our website every month and over 500,000 page views!

  • Instagram
  • Facebook App Icon
  • Twitter App Icon
Featured Stories
Banner (1).jpg
Banner Advert.png
Born To Order.jpg

Formby Bubble Newsdesk:

01704 86 30 30

CONNECT​ WITH US:​​

  • Instagram
  • Facebook App Icon
  • Twitter App Icon

ADDRESS:

DROP US A LINE:​​

Elm Lodge,

14 Elbow Lane

Formby

L37 4AF

Your details were sent successfully!

Tel: 01704 86 30 30 

If you would like to ADVERTISE ON OUR WEBSITE or our SOCIAL MEDIA pages, please CLICK HERE for more information

Donations To the Bubble:

If you would like to make a donation to help towards the smooth running of the Formby Bubble, please just click the Donate button below to make a donation of your choice. Thankyou.

Sponsor for Formby Bubble:

Formby Bubble is an informative community site which takes a lot of time and effort to run. We are looking for a sponsor. If you are interested please email us at info@formbybubble.com

The sponsor would receive a lot of publicity on our social media sites and on our website.

Square Advert.png

Christmas Chemist in Formby
Open 12 noon to 1pm

Boxing Day

Thursday 26th December 2024

Ryders Chemists

41 Old Town Lane,

Formby,

L37 3HJ

Tel: 01704 872173

 

 Christmas Day

Wednesday 25th December 2024

Ryders Chemists

41 Old Town Lane,

Formby,

L37 3HJ

Tel: 01704 872173

Sunday 22nd December 2024

Ryders Chemists

41 Old Town Lane,

Formby,

L37 3HJ

Tel: 01704 872173

© 2014 - 2025 Copyright and Intellectual Property Owned by Formby Bubble.

All rights reserved - Terms and Conditions


 

bottom of page