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Formby Bubble Business of the Week - Congratulations to Our First Winner: Blossoms Café, Formby

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the very first winner of Formby Bubble’s Business of the Week is the fabulous Blossoms Café...

Business

Formby Bubble

5 minutes ago

Formby VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations – Formby Remembers.

Thursday 8th May 2025 marks 80 years since VE Day – Victory in Europe Day – when the Allies formally accepted Nazi Germany’s...

Whats On

Formby Bubble

Mar 21

Man jailed after he burgled a retirement flat in Formby

A man was sentenced yesterday, Thursday 20 March, after he burgled a retirement flat in #Formby and detectives found his DNA on a bottle...

Police

Formby Bubble

Mar 21

Formby News Feed

ePetition - Stop 319 New Homes Being Built On Liverpool Road's Green Belt In Formby

Follow this link if you wish to sign the ePetition to stop 319 new homes being built on Liverpool Road's Green Belt in Formby:...

Council

Formby Bubble

May 13, 20162 min read

Residents of Kings Close unite to save green space

The residents of Kings Close in Formby have formed a 'Friends of Kings Close' group to save their green space after Sefton Council...

Council

Formby Bubble

May 12, 20162 min read

Make time for Fostering - fostering information session 18 May 2016

Sefton Council is asking local residents to make time for fostering as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of fostering and...

Council

Formby Bubble

May 11, 20162 min read

Bob McCann wins Ravenmeols ward becoming FRAG's second Borough Councillor

Ravenmeols Ward was won by Bob McCann of Community Action Not Politics who was victorious over Tim Hale for Labour Bob gained 40% of the...

Council

Formby Bubble

May 6, 20161 min read

Election results are in and Conservatives gain Harington Ward

Victory for the Conservatives as they gain Harington Ward with Michael Pitt gaining 50% of the votes over Alf Doran who gained 36% of the...

Council

Formby Bubble

May 6, 20161 min read

Pride of Formby awards

The Formby Parish Council will be launching their PRIDE OF FORMBY awards to honour people in our community, people who are our community...

Council

Formby Bubble

May 4, 20162 min read

Are you ready for the local elections on Thursday?

The Local Government and Police & Crime Commissioner elections will be held this Thursday 5 May 2016. Polling stations throughout Formby...

Council

Formby Bubble

May 3, 20162 min read

Formby Ford could be a 40-Bed Residential Care Home

Plans have been submitted and validated to Sefton Council for the erection of a part two and half, part two and part single storey 40-bed...

Council

Formby Bubble

May 2, 20161 min read

Bill Esterson concerned about a Petroleum Exploration and Development licence for land in Formby

Local Labour MP, Bill Esterson has expressed concern at the news that the government has granted a Petroleum Exploration and Development...

Council

Formby Bubble

Apr 29, 20162 min read

Formby traders keep pressure on Sefton Council over Sumner Road car park charges

TRADERS in Formby are keeping up the pressure on Sefton Council to stop proposals for car park charges at the Sumner Road car park. ...

Council

Formby Bubble

Apr 15, 20162 min read

Local election and Police Commissioner candidates list

The Local Government and Police & Crime Commissioner elections will be held on Thursday 5 May 2016. The Local Government Election List of...

Council

Formby Bubble

Apr 8, 20162 min read

Parking in Formby Village – press release on behalf of traders on and around Chapel Lane

Press release on behalf of traders on and around Chapel Lane: The problem of car parking in Formby village has long been clear to many of...

Council

Formby Bubble

Apr 1, 20162 min read

Have your say on Sefton roads

Sefton Council is encouraging anyone who uses the borough's roads and footpaths to take part in a new survey starting on April 1. The...

Council

Formby Bubble

Apr 1, 20161 min read

Sefton Eco Champion Award 2016

Every year the Southport Eco Centre holds a prestigious annual celebration event to award the bright ideas and dedication of our local...

Council

Formby Bubble

Mar 30, 20161 min read

Longer Hours For Formby Recycling Centre

Formby residents will have the opportunity to recycle more from Friday April 1 as the region’s Household Waste Recycling Centres open for...

Council

Formby Bubble

Mar 30, 20161 min read

Van Permit Push at Formby Recycling Centre

“Got a van? Get a Permit!” is the message coming from local recycling officers this springtime. Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority...

Council

Formby Bubble

Mar 24, 20162 min read

Easter Bin Collections

Bin collections will continue as normal during the Easter holidays with bin crews working on both Good Friday and Easter Monday. You can...

Council

Formby Bubble

Mar 23, 20161 min read

Sumner Road Car Park Traders Meeting - Tonight 22 March

Central Sefton Area Commitee has decided to return the decision on charging for parking in the Sumner Road car park to the cabinet member...

Council

Formby Bubble

Mar 22, 20161 min read

Council Tax Bills have been posted out to residents across Sefton

A total of 33,000 Council Tax Bills have been posted out to residents across Sefton. There is only one Council Tax demand (bill) for each...

Council

Formby Bubble

Mar 21, 20161 min read

Green Bin collection in Formby tomorrow

It is the GREEN BIN collection in Formby tomorrow - Monday 14th March. This will be the first one since 30th November last year. A nice...

Council

Formby Bubble

Mar 13, 20162 min read

Central Sefton Area Committee is to consider the objections to imposing car park charges on Sumner R

Central Sefton Area Committee is to consider the objections to imposing car park charges on Sumner Road car park at a meeting TOMORROW...

Council

Formby Bubble

Mar 9, 20161 min read

Formby petition against building on Liverpool Road greenbelt has gained over 500 signatures

On Saturday 27th February we highlighted the fact that the Green Light has been given for 319 new homes to be built on Liverpool Road's...

Council

Formby Bubble

Mar 2, 20163 min read

Green light to 976 new homes being built in Formby and Hightown

A Planning Inspector has given the green light to more than 11,000 new homes being built across Sefton. Land at Liverpool Road - 319...

Council

Formby Bubble

Feb 26, 20164 min read

Residents Fill Gild Hall for Formby Floodwatch Meeting

Residents Fill Gild Hall for Formby Floodwatch Meeting. Formby launched a new Floodwatch group on Wednesday night - 24th February, at a...

Council

Formby Bubble

Feb 26, 20161 min read

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Formby Featured News

Santander to Close Formby Branch – The Last Bank in the Village

Fire Breaks Out at Former Shorrocks Hill Nightclub in Formby

Police have discovered a Man’s Body Found on Formby Beach – Police Investigation Underway

Ongoing Search for Missing Liverpool Man Last Seen on Formby Beach

The search is continuing through the night for missing man on Formby beach

Search Underway for Missing Person at Formby Beach

Southport Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison for Triple Murder

Tragic fatal Dog Attack in Formby Area on Christmas Eve

Concerns Raised Over New Takeaway Opening in Formby Village

Road Traffic Collision in Formby Involving a Car, a Cyclist and a Pedestrian

Car Crashes through fence into the Woods at Kirklake Road and St Luke’s Church Road Junction

Tracker helps officers arrest Formby man for drug supply and theft offences

Travellers Establish Unauthorised Encampment on National Trust Land at Lifeboat Road, Formby

Tragic Formby Collision involving 96-Year-Old Driver who Avoids Jail After Fatal Pavement Crash

Formby High School is celebrating a record-breaking set of GCSE results in 2024

Formby’s James Comish Triumphs at Centenary Southport Flower Show with Award-Winning Garden

Serious Road Traffic Collision at junction of Formby Bypass and Coastal Road causing major delays

Amnesty for zombie knives and machetes ahead of new law

Formby Jobs

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Formby Jobs

Enthusiastic person to lead team of welcome staff and volunteers at National Trust Formby

Do you love nature and history? Are you passionate about delivering exceptional visitor experiences? We’re looking for an enthusiastic...

Jobs

Mar 21

SPAR Retail Assistant in Formby - No experience needed

Retail Assistants wanted at SPAR on Harington Road, Formby - no experience needed as full training will be provided to you. 📍 Location:...

Jobs

Mar 17

Luxe Lashes is opening soon in Formby and hiring lash, brow, and nail technicians, plus a receptionist!

We are delighted to announce the upcoming launch of Luxe Lashes , Formby’s newest luxury lash studio and beauty academy , opening in...

Jobs

Feb 20

RNLI on the lookout for new beach lifesavers in the Formby area

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is seeking budding lifeguards to launch their lifesaving careers on some of the North...

Jobs

Feb 17

Personal Assistant Carer Job to join a small team of carers

Personal Assistant Carer Job - A local family are looking for a female personal assistant to support their lovely 16yr old daughter who...

Jobs

Jan 16

Formby based accountants are looking for a motivated Accounts Senior to join their accounts team at V & R Accountancy

We are looking for a motivated Accounts Senior to join our accounts team. The ideal candidate will be client focused, highly organised...

Jobs

Dec 6, 2024

Formby Letters

Whiston Hospital has set up an operating theatre in Southport Hospital

Dear Formby Bubble: I have been waiting ages for treatment to skin cancer at Whiston hospital. I got a call from Whiston to say they have...

Letters

Jan 29

Duke Street Park was gifted to the people of Formby as a free place to enjoy in 1935 so how can Formby Festival charge such excessive prices?

Dear Formby Bubble, I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment regarding the upcoming Formby Food and Drink Festival at...

Letters

Jun 21, 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...

Letters

Jun 9, 2024

It’s insulting to the man who died in 1407 to have his gravestone obscured by an old wooden bench

Dear Formby Bubble: As a long time resident of #Formby, I really enjoy seeing some of the historical items relevant to the history of...

Letters

Jan 31, 2024

New owners of the Balti House in Formby share their plans with the community

Dear Formby Bubble, We are writing to introduce ourselves, Karl Diamond and Steven Wilson, as the new business partners of the Halal...

Letters

Nov 1, 2023

Is Hightown Village Surgery at risk of closing yet again?

Dear Formby Bubble: Is Hightown Village Surgery at risk of closing yet again? Statement from Ellis Hall-Lyon, the owner of Hightown...

News

Oct 10, 2023

Formby Travel & Roadworks

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...

Formby Bubble

Feb 141 min read

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Severe Traffic Delays in Formby Due to Roadworks Outside McDonald’s

Roadworks currently taking place outside McDonald’s in Formby are causing significant traffic disruptions. The works, which are expected...

Formby Bubble

Jan 201 min read

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Two weeks of Road Closures and Traffic Controls in Formby Village

Motorists in Formby are advised of ongoing roadworks that may cause delays on Elbow Lane and Chapel Lane as Scottish Power Renewable...

Formby Bubble

Jan 61 min read

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Formby Schools

Formby High U19 Netball Squad Shine at Liverpool Schools Tournament

A huge congratulations to Formby High School’s U19 netball squad , who delivered an outstanding performance at the Liverpool Schools...

Sports

Feb 17

Formby primary school joins All Saints Multi Academy Trust

All Saints Multi Academy Trust has welcomed Trinity St Peter’s Church of England Primary School into its family of academies. The...

Schools

Feb 4

Local Martial Arts Prodigy Erin Bannon to Represent Great Britain in Hong Kong

Local Martial Arts Prodigy Erin Bannon to Represent GB in Hong Kong. Erin Bannon, a remarkable 14-year-old student from Formby High...

Sports

Sep 4, 2024

Formby High School is celebrating a record-breaking set of GCSE results in 2024

A proud day at Formby High School! Formby High School is celebrating a record-breaking set of GCSE results in 2024. The ‘Class of 2024’...

Schools

Aug 22, 2024

Formby High School Celebrates Record-Breaking A Level Results in 2024

Formby High School is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of our Sixth Form students in the 2024 examinations. Their hard...

Schools

Aug 15, 2024

St. Jerome’s Primary School in Formby Shines at National Dodgeball Championships

St. Jerome’s Primary School in Formby has made the community proud by advancing to the quarterfinals of the National Dodgeball...

Sports

Jul 12, 2024

Formby Latest Posts

Formby Bubble Business of the Week - Congratulations to Our First Winner: Blossoms Café, Formby

Formby VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations – Formby Remembers.

Man jailed after he burgled a retirement flat in Formby

Formby News Feed

ePetition - Stop 319 New Homes Being Built On Liverpool Road's Green Belt In Formby

Residents of Kings Close unite to save green space

Make time for Fostering - fostering information session 18 May 2016

Bob McCann wins Ravenmeols ward becoming FRAG's second Borough Councillor

Election results are in and Conservatives gain Harington Ward

Pride of Formby awards

Are you ready for the local elections on Thursday?

Formby Ford could be a 40-Bed Residential Care Home

Bill Esterson concerned about a Petroleum Exploration and Development licence for land in Formby

Formby traders keep pressure on Sefton Council over Sumner Road car park charges

Local election and Police Commissioner candidates list

Parking in Formby Village – press release on behalf of traders on and around Chapel Lane

Have your say on Sefton roads

Sefton Eco Champion Award 2016

Longer Hours For Formby Recycling Centre

Van Permit Push at Formby Recycling Centre

Easter Bin Collections

Sumner Road Car Park Traders Meeting - Tonight 22 March

Council Tax Bills have been posted out to residents across Sefton

Green Bin collection in Formby tomorrow

Central Sefton Area Committee is to consider the objections to imposing car park charges on Sumner R

Formby petition against building on Liverpool Road greenbelt has gained over 500 signatures

Green light to 976 new homes being built in Formby and Hightown

Residents Fill Gild Hall for Formby Floodwatch Meeting

Formby Featured News

Formby Jobs

Local Advertisers

Formby Jobs

Enthusiastic person to lead team of welcome staff and volunteers at National Trust Formby

SPAR Retail Assistant in Formby - No experience needed

Luxe Lashes is opening soon in Formby and hiring lash, brow, and nail technicians, plus a receptionist!

RNLI on the lookout for new beach lifesavers in the Formby area

Personal Assistant Carer Job to join a small team of carers

Formby based accountants are looking for a motivated Accounts Senior to join their accounts team at V & R Accountancy

Formby Letters

Whiston Hospital has set up an operating theatre in Southport Hospital

Duke Street Park was gifted to the people of Formby as a free place to enjoy in 1935 so how can Formby Festival charge such excessive prices?

Warning to other dog owners about the banned zones at Duke Street Park

It’s insulting to the man who died in 1407 to have his gravestone obscured by an old wooden bench

New owners of the Balti House in Formby share their plans with the community

Is Hightown Village Surgery at risk of closing yet again?

Formby Travel & Roadworks

Hundreds of Double Yellow Kerb Lines have been Painted in Formby to Enforce Parking Restrictions

Severe Traffic Delays in Formby Due to Roadworks Outside McDonald’s

Two weeks of Road Closures and Traffic Controls in Formby Village

Formby Schools

Formby High U19 Netball Squad Shine at Liverpool Schools Tournament

Formby primary school joins All Saints Multi Academy Trust

Local Martial Arts Prodigy Erin Bannon to Represent Great Britain in Hong Kong

Formby High School is celebrating a record-breaking set of GCSE results in 2024

Formby High School Celebrates Record-Breaking A Level Results in 2024

St. Jerome’s Primary School in Formby Shines at National Dodgeball Championships

Formby Sports

Archive Posts

Three Formby JSC Teams Secure Last-Minute Victory in Thrilling Matches

It was football fun in the sun at Formby Junior Sports Club last weekend

Formby Junior Sports Club Under 12 Blacks and Under 13 Blacks reached Cup Finals after brilliant semi-final displays last weekend

Formby Junior Sports Club Under 10 Blacks hit top form and reach Cup Final

Formby High U19 Netball Squad Shine at Liverpool Schools Tournament

Formby Junior Sports Club’s new teams this season did the club proud at the weekend

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