Formby First

Breaking News in Formby

Comment:
These are the personal views of Sean Brady 

I have noticed that when a major incident occurs or an item of breaking news applies specifically to Formby then this web site gets a lot more visits and page views.

When these events occur I use the Twitter stream associated with this site: Twitter.com/formbyvillage . It is quicker to update readers and draw on other sources of information than try constantly keep the blog up-to-date. The Twitter stream is available at the top of the right-hand column on the front page of the blog.

I hope that helps when Formby residents are trying to keep abreast of any breaking news that may affect the community.

I'm sure all of us are thinking of those affected by the fatal accident on the Formby Bypass yesterday and offer our sincere condolences.

Meanwhile Merseyside Police have made the following appeal:

“Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a fatal road traffic collision in Ince Blundell.

Officers were called to the south-bound carriageway of the A565 near the Ince Blundell public house shortly after 5pm by several members of the public.

Anyone who witnessed the incident and has yet to contact police should call the collision investigation department on 0151 777 5402 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Olympic Flame In Formby

The Olympic Flame is coming to Formby at some point during the day on 1 June. The Olympic convoy will travel from Southport to the traffic lights at Tescos.

At that point Nick Giles a resident from Formby will carry the torch along Altcar Road into Formby before turning left into Liverpool Road.

At Formby by-pass, the convoy takes the Flame to its next destination in Crosby.

More details closer to the day.

Are you planning anything special for the day?

 

Formby Library Future Under Review

Sefton MBC have announced a Review of the Library Service and are seeking Formby residents views on the use of Formby Library.

..... we wish to seek information about how you use the current library service, and at a later stage we will gain your views about some possible options and recommendations for the future. You can take part in this consultation by completing our questionaire. There will also be other opportunities for you to take part. Details will be displayed in libraries and other community buildings and on the Council website.

This first stage consultation will be for 12 weeks and will close 31st July 2012. Your views and the information provided will be used, together with information about the library service and the local community, as part of a report for Elected Members to consider options for further consultation later in the year.

The details about the review are available on the Sefton MBC web site. This includes a background document, which can be downloaded, explaining the scope and nature of the review.

There are two very interesting charts setting out the  details of issues and visits in the year 2010-2011.

Issues 2010/11                                             Visits 2010/11

Ainsdale	90,807		Ainsdale	64,131
Aintree	40,695		Aintree	31,977
Birkdale	162,636		Birkdale	87,282
Bootle	69,132		Bootle	104,533
Churchtown	122,043		Churchtown	59,472
College Road	83,521		College Road	92,522
Crosby	207,396		Crosby	142,094
Formby	190,336		Formby	119,143
Litherland	49,208		Litherland	42,444
Meadows	151,989		Meadows	274,252
Mobile	4,946		Mobile	Not recorded
Netherton	35,428		Netherton	42,937
Orrell	46,666		Orrell	32,256
Southport	118,460		Southport	117,109
Total	1,373,263		Total	1,210,152

 To complete the questionaire follow this link QUESTIONAIRE

Young Photographer of the Year 2012 Competition Announced

The Young Photographer of the Year 2012 competition has been announced. Organised by the Rotary Club of Formby it's open to all young photographers under the age of 17 on 1 January 2012.

There are two sections, a Junior Section: 11 years old and under and a Senior Section: 12 to 16 years old

There is no set subject theme any photograph can be entered. Photographic prints in either colour or black and white may be submitted from digital images or from film.

Entry is free but is restricted to children either resident in Formby or attending school in Formby.

There are cash prizes in each section and the closing date for entries is 17 June 2012

The presentation of awards will take place during the 'Formby Live' weekend on Sunday 8 July at the swimming pool. The successful entrants will be notified of the details by 25 June.

More details and an entry form are available at the swimming pool.

 

Rail Disruption At An End

This is the latest news from the Merseyrail web site:

Northern Line Service Update 22.40.
Services on the Northern Line are now all running with the exception of the 22.43 service from Southport to Hunts Cross which will start at Sandhills
at 23.21.
Merseyrail and Network Rail sincerely apologise to all our customers for the inconvenience caused as a result of this power supply issue.

7th May 2012, 22:42 - 7th May 2012, 23:59

(Source Accessed at 00.05am on 8 May, 2012)