The Formby Blog

There's been an interesting exchange on Twitter about the proposed 20mph speed limit in Formby. A closer examination of these and the references shows that the original scheme in the Piecefield Road area is to be extended.

Here's an extract from the  Twitter conversation:

All roads in Formby except Liv Rd, Altcar Rd, Church Rd and Southport Rd to be made 20mph - good for safety and the environment

— Nina Killen (@CllrNinaKillen) May 30, 2013

@LabourInFormby At the Formby Area Committee on the 10 January ALL SiX Ward Cllrs voted through their support of the 20mph speed limit

— Denise Dutton (@CllrDDutton) May 30, 2013

Then a member of the public asked:

@cllrninakillen @formbyvillageWhat about those living on the roads not included ? These are the roads with speeding lorries and buses !

— Karen Ohren (@KarenOhren) May 30, 2013

Another person commented on the accuracy of the claimed environmental impact;

@cllrninakillen @formbyvillage . 20mph good for the environment ?.Highway Agency state a 20mph speed increases Co2 emissions by 20% ?

— David Kinson (@DavidKinson) May 30, 2013

For those of you who want to clarify the new proposals, here's the map from a report due before Sefton Central Area Committee which meets on 6 June at Maghull Town Hall.

To read the complete report going to the full committee, use this Link

To see more of the Twitter conversation, use this Link.

Lauren Jones the fundraising assistant at Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation writes:

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is the only charity dedicated to the defeat of lung cancer through research, support and helping people to quit smoking. We give help and hope to those affected by lung cancer across the UK. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the World and the biggest cancer killer in the UK.

The charity has a 5 year plan to expand over the UK and as part of this we are setting up a number of community fundraising groups; the first of which will be in Formby.

She has asked me to publish the following and I'm very happy to do so on her behalf.

Community Fundraising Group

The Fundraising group will be responsible for organising approximately four fundraising events throughout the year to raise vital funds for the charity. The group gives members the chance to make new friends, give back to the community and raise awareness and money for a serious issue in a fun and friendly manner.

The Roy Castle Community Fundraisers will provide volunteers with all of the materials needed along with support and guidance.  

I am sure you agree this is a great opportunity for likeminded individuals in Formby and the surrounding areas to meet, raise awareness and have fun!

Lauren would also like to invite you to some events that are coming up:

Community Quiz Night

Get your thinking caps on for our fun Formby quiz night for a chance to win some great prizes. There will be multiple rounds along with a raffle and a chance to learn more about our Formby Community Fundraising Group.

Event Details: Where: Cross House Inn, Three Tuns Lane, Formby
When: Wednesday 19th June 2013 from 7pm.
Quiz start 8pmTeams of 4 may enter for just £1 per person, all proceeds go to the charity18 and over

Castle Coffee Morning

Sample Formby Pool Café’s tasty tea, coffee and cakes and relax with friends at our Castle Coffee Morning. There is a chance to win some great prizes at our raffle and see what work we do in the local community.

Event Details: Where: Formby Pool Café, Elbow Lane, Formby
When: Wednesday 26th June 2013 from 11am until 1pm
Just £2 per person for a drink and cake, all proceeds go to the charity.

For more information please visit: www.roycastle.org/formbygroup or contact Lauren on 0333 323 7200 (9116) / lauren.jones@roycastle.org

 

Formby Green Belt and Housing Debate

Sefton Council commences the next phase of it's deliberations about the future of the Green Belt and other parcels of land in Formby on Tuesday 28 May.

At the meeting (6.30pm start)  in Bootle Town Hall the Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Regeneration and Environmental Services) will consider the officers reports.

The recommendation from the officers is:

That Overview and Scrutiny note the content approach and conclusions of the Preferred Option Document and provide comment on it.
(source: Sefton MBC Web Site)

The recommended option is shown below:

Option Two is recommended as the Preferred Option. There are a number of key factors which support this recommendation.....
(Source: Sefton MBC web site)

This diagram below shows the proposed development sites in Formby included in  Preferred Option 2. Click on the map for a full size view of the diagram.

The Agenda and all the Officers report  are available on the Sefton MBC web site click here...

Follow the debate or add your views on Twitter: @formbyvillage or @formbyfirst use the Hashtag #formbygb

 

The NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS SFCCG) is holding its first Governing Body meeting in public at the end of May.

It will be an opportunity for Sefton residents to listen to the CCG discussing local health services and hear members of the Governing Body make decisions about their work and healthcare.

Click here for the whole story and details of the meeting....

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is urging patients to let staff know if they are unable to attend an outpatient appointment.

In the past year, the Trust has missed out on over £2 million worth of income because patients failed to attend appointments and did not let inform the hospital beforehand. That’s over 20,000 appointment slots across all specialities that could have been given to other patients.

For the complete story follow here...