VE80 Commemoration 2025

THE Formby Royal British Legion will be holding a Service at the Formby's Village War Memorial at:- 10:45 am to around:- 11:30 am BST, on:- Thursday, 8 May 2025. We will attempt to broadcast this Service on our Southport Reporter YouTube Channel. The event will see members of the local Armed Forces community, both serving and veteran taking part. The event will included a 2 Minute Silence and a simple service of remembrance.

In Southport, on 8 May 2025, at 11 am, Southport's Royal British Legion will also be holding a simple act of remembrance, at the Town's War Memorial on:- Lord Street. Afterwards, tea, coffee and cakes will be served at the Southport Royal British Legion gazebo by the Colonnade to raise funds for the RBL Community hub on:- Wesley Street, in Southport. 

At 12 12 Noon BST, a National 2 Minute Silence in remembrance of all those who took part in World War 2 and fought for our freedom will beheld. It is requested that everyone who can safely take part to do so. If you are not taking part please remember to  respect all those who choice to observe and  participle in the acts of remembrance.  For more information about the National events For more information please visit:- VE-VJ.Day70.Gov.UK.

The 1st is the:- Uke-a-ladiez who will be playing at the:- Crossens Community Centre who will be holding an event on the:- 8 May 2025, from:- 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm, The group will have a specially commissioned cake, with VE DAP printed on top. The Centre will be decorated with:- Union Jack table cloths, poppy decorations, VE Day Flags and bunting.

On Thursday, 8 May 2025, in line with national proceedings will see the lighting of Beacons taking place, at:- 9:30 pm, on:- Exchange Flags, behind:- Liverpool's Town Hall, to bring to a close the official events in Liverpool. marking the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

HSL Chairs is proud to invite the Formby community to its showroom for a VE Day Tea Party, in store on:- Friday, 9 May 2025, between:- 10 am and 2 pm.  As part of the celebration, HSL is inviting Formby residents to nominate a local hero who embodies the spirit of the wartime generation. The chosen nominee will receive one of HSL’s specialist chairs and will be invited to select their favourite from the brand’s wide range of collections. Nominations can be submitted in-store on:- Friday, 9 May 2025, or by emailing Leanne through:- Marketing@HSLChairs.Com.

The street parties are also taking part at various times of the days between:- 9 am and 11 pm, on:- Saturday, 10 May 2025.

On Sunday, 11 May 2025, within Formby's Jubilee Park will place host to Formby Parish Council's 80th Anniversary VE Day Commemorations event, which will run from 1 pm to 6 pm. Everyone is welcome to attuned. Please bring your own picnic, blankets and betties. This is a FREE event!

If you are a business taking part in the  National 2 Minute Silence, on:- 8 May 2025, please download and print out or free Poster to explain why your staff are taking part to avoided any miss understandings. This poster we have made is FREE to use and distribute.

• A .JPG copy of the poster can be downloaded by clicking HERE.

• A .JPG copy of the poster can be downloaded by clicking HERE.

Busy City road and key junction to benefit from significant highways upgrade

A busy thoroughfare in Liverpool that serves a health Centre, a nursery, and a number of private businesses as well as hundreds of homes, will be getting new upgrades and surface repairs.

Princess Drive, in West Derby, will benefit from Liverpool City Council's Highways Investment Programme, as significant new road upgrades from:- the junction of Saxby Road, to the junction of:- Deysbrook Lane are set to start.

The works, to be carried out by Huyton Asphalt, are scheduled to commence on:- Tuesday, 6 May 2025, and are expected to last for a period of approximately 20 weeks, with work taking place:- Monday to Friday between the hours of:- 7:30 am and 4 pm.

The exact timing of works may change due to unforeseen circumstances, such as adverse weather conditions.

The comprehensive maintenance program will include:-

• Carriageway resurfacing.

• Installation of new road gullies.

• New kerbing.

• Replacement of ironwork.

• Road marking upgrades.

Cllr Councillor Dan Barrington, Cabinet Member for Transport and Connectivity, said:- "These highway works are crucial in ensuring that our roads are kept to the highest standards expected by residents and businesses. I know that it can sometimes be frustrating and time consuming when this kind of work increases travelling time. That’s why we are grateful for people’s patience while this work is going on. The final result, which will be a much improved highway for all users, including pedestrians, car drivers and businesses will be well worth it and give the City decades of benefits. The Highways Investment Programme is making a real difference to the quality of roads in the City, and this is yet another location where residents can experience the benefits.”

To ensure the safety of both the workforce and the public during these essential works, some restrictions on footways and the carriageway will be necessary throughout the duration of the project. Liverpool City Council and Huyton Asphalt are committed to minimising disruption wherever possible and appreciate the public's understanding during this period.

Saxby Road marks the boundary Liverpool City Council shares with Knowsley Council, and the project will only affect the Liverpool side of Saxby Road.

These works are a £1.3m scheme to treat the rigid (concrete) and flexible (tarmac) sections using a Milepave solution product from Miles Macadam, which is being funded via a LiveLabs2 contribution, and which will result in significant carbon savings.

The Highways Investment Programme has already delivered significant improvements across the City. To date, the initiative has seen the resurfacing of over 100,000 square meters of roads, creating smoother and safer journeys for drivers. In addition, more than 100 new tactile crossings have been installed, enhancing accessibility for pedestrians with visual impairments.

The project has also helped save 68 tonnes of CO₂ emissions through the use of innovative, decarbonizing construction methods.

As part of Huyton Asphalt's commitment to their #HAMeansMore initiative, the company will also be engaging with the local community by visiting Primary Schools in the area to deliver Road Safety Assemblies in the coming months.

These assemblies, delivered in partnership with The Bobby Colleran Trust, aim to empower children and families with the knowledge and confidence to travel safely to School, particularly in areas where roadworks are taking place.

For any inquiries or for special assistance during the upcoming works, residents should contact Huyton Asphalt Civils at:- 01515590860, or via email at:- Info@HACivils.Co.UK.

While Huyton Asphalt should be your primary point of contact, Liverpool City Council can also be reached for feedback or comments at:- Liverpool.Gov.UK.