IMPORTANT UPDATE – Coronavirus, Formby Point
Both car parks are currently open as usual. But with Mother’s Day and good weather forecast for the weekend we urge you to use local outdoor space and not travel unnecessarily, in
Seal stranded at Formby Point
People at Formby Point kept vigil on a stranded seal this morning. The animal was active and had ended up quite a long way from the ebbing tide. Fears were that it
Sefton Council seek approval to transfer Formby Point to the National Trust
Sefton Council is seeking formal approval to transfer land at Formby Point to the National Trust. In March 2017, Sefton Council announced discussions had taken place regarding the potential transfer of land
Formby Point Land Transfer Update
Formby Point Land Transfer Update Comments in relation to the potential land transfer of land in Formby from Sefton Council and the National Trust have been received. Earlier this month, Sefton Council
Great British Dog Walk at Formby Point (April 11)
Come along to the first ever Great British Dog Walk, organised by Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Dogs are more than welcome ‘ but you don’t need one to join in the
Operation Beachsafe aims to cut down anti-social behaviour at Formby Point
Operation Beachsafe is a campaign by Merseyside Police to cut down on the anti-social behaviour which happens on the beaches on the north coast. Problems such as underage drinking, starting fires and other
CCTV released following Mersyrail knifepoint robbery
Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating a knifepoint robbery at Formby Railway Station are releasing these images in connection. Shortly after 3pm on Thursday 18 May, a man approached the victim
Tommy Fleetwood appointed England Golf ambassador
Tommy Fleetwood has been appointed an ambassador for England Golf, the amateur governing body which gave the 31-year-old the platform to become a Ryder Cup star, a British Olympian and a five-time
GUIDE: Where to get your booster in Southport and how to book an appointment
Recent announcements from Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the introduction of covid passports have seen a sharp rise in the number of people seeking a booster jab for coronavirus. While plenty of
Pop up covid variant testing sites for Formby
Formby and Freshfields rails stations will be the locations for Sefton Council’s Public Health Teams pop-up sites for coronavirus testing this week. Open from tomorrow, Tuesday 18th May to Friday 21st May,
Over 16’s based in Formby encouraged to seek Indian variant covid test
Local coronavirus testing is being introduced in Sefton’s Formby area in response to recent COVID-19 outbreaks, which showed cases of the variant first identified in India. Starting from Friday 14th May, mobile,
Man jailed for knifepoint crime spree
A man who carried out two knifepoint robberies within minutes has been jailed for 10 years Dean Porter, aged 38, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to theft, threatening with a bladed
Formby supermarket evacuated after ‘police incident’
Shoppers at Waitrose in Formby have been evacuated alongside worried staff following an emergency incident. Police and emergency services have been called to the supermarket after reports of an emergency incident at
Southport and Formby Cancer Information and Support Centre re-opens
Southport and Formby Cancer Information and Support Centre on Stanley Street, Southport are re-opening its doors to provide residents affected by cancer with face to face, COVID safe support following the recent
Southport and Formby patients positive about GPs
Results from the latest national GP Patient Survey published by NHS England last week show that patients in Southport and Formby overall are positive about the care they receive from their GP
Tip top news as rubbish dumps reopen in Formby
Formby residents are overjoyed at the news their local tip will reopen next week. The Recycling Centres at Formby and Sefton Meadows will reopen next week with a new booking system in
National Trust urges public to stay away from Formby beach
IMPORTANT UPDATE PLEASE SHARE – Coronavirus We are a coastal site with many access points, however to restrict the spread of coronavirus we urge people to stay home, avoid travel and observe
Formby Community FC are looking for players
FCFC was formed in March and membership is still growing. The club now has 325 members playing regular grass roots football. We are always on the look out for new players. Please
Busy week for expanding Formby Community FC
FCFC was only formed in March and membership is still growing. The club now has 317 members playing regular grass roots football. The astonishing rise in interest seems to be the passion
Business expert set to take up residency at Formby Pool to help drive local business growth
An Enterprise Hub business expert is set to take up a weekly residency at Formby Pool to help Sefton residents start and grow their new businesses. This fully-funded business support is aimed
MP calls fo action to protect Formby’s squirrels
Formby MP Bill Esterson praised the work of the National Trust and called for Government funding to help protect the UK’s red squirrel population in a debate in Parliament highlighting the plight
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 belongs to the National Trust has been descended on by at
MP highlights “damning indictment” of FRAG-run Formby Parish Council
MP Bill Esterson has called criticism of FRAG’s plans for Formby “a damning indictment of the way they run the Parish Council”, describing their Neighbourhood Plan as lacking substance and credibility after
Formby Neighbourhood Plan lacks substance and credibility – MP
MP Bill Esterson has called criticism of FRAG’s plans for Formby, a damning indictment of the way they run the Parish Council, describing their Neighbourhood Plan as lacking substance and credibility after
“FoodBank” appoints first ever Chief Executive
The local charity which is behind the well known “FoodBank” is marking a milestone as it appoints its first ever Chief Executive this month. In 2013 local churches in Southport & Formby
Formby MP pays respects to Hillsborough victims
Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson paid his respects to the 96 Liverpool fans who died in the Hillsborough disaster 30 years ago. The Merseyside MP joined the Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, and
Formby MP back sleep-ins to win at Grand National
MP Bill Esterson joined a Ladies Day protest with a difference when he lent his support to care workers in a dispute over pay. As a Liverpool newspaper led a campaign to
Formby MP slams price hike for NHS dental work
MP Bill Esterson has criticised a rise in NHS charges for dental treatment, calling the increase a “tax on teeth”. The price hike, which began on April 1, has added £1.10 to
Award winning creative play sessions re-launched in Southport and Formby
An innovative and award winning programme for pre-school children has been re-launched in Southport and Formby. The Creation Station’s hands-on art and craft exploration sessions giveeven very young children the chance to
MP’s concern for high street after another Formby village closure
Formby MP Bill Esterson has expressed concern about the town’s village centre after another business closed its doors. Superdrug on Chapel Lane closed earlier this month (February) leaving yet another unit