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The Point rejected as councillors vote down major Formby development
Concerns about impact on Formby village cited amongst major concerns, along with safety challenges on access from the dual carriageway.
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Old shoe repair premises being brought back into use, to heal souls once again
Former cobbler premises on Foster Road set for new lease of life as refurbishment begins.
Formby Point development on track for approval
Plans for a new M&S Foodhall, Lidl, business park and Costa on Formby Bypass are set to go before Sefton Council planners next week.
Planning battle between Sefton Council and a kids play area
A colourful Formby shopfront has sparked a planning battle lasting more than a year. Now, a final decision has been made.
New Padel Court Planned in Formby
Padel continues to rise in popularity. Formby already has two establishments offering it, will this new location be the third?
New food establishment coming to Formby with Michelin trained Chef. Location revealed!
Trueplate to open in place of another much loved food retailer
Strip of land for sale in Formby
Auction guide price is £35,000 + fees
Formby residents to be turned away from the tip under new proposals
Consultation on requiring an appointment and limiting overall visits runs until 22 September
Formby restaurant group behind Emily's & Penelope's falls into administration.
Residents advised to use any gift vouchers
£300,000 boost for Formby red squirrel fight
New funding will support urgent conservation work following a squirrel pox outbreak along the Sefton coast.
Formby residents miss hospital appointments due to late post
MP Bill Esterson claims Royal Mail is prioritising parcel deliveries over letters.
Popular Formby Dessert Parlour Put Up For Sale
The Udder Guys has been trading in Formby since 2018 and is on the market for £18,500.