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Feb 9, 2024
U-TURN expected by MEA Council on closure of Ballymena town centre public toilets
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is understood to be considering reopening Ballymena town centre's only local authority-owned public...
Feb 9, 2024
Not “in the name of the TUV” – Gaston hits out at 10% rates hike for Mid & East Antrim
Pictured Councillor Timothy Gaston Bannside TUV Councillor Timothy Gaston has hit out after it was revealed on Thursday (8th February)...
Feb 9, 2024
Co Antrim mother and son sentenced for animal welfare offences
A County Antrim mother and son, Ms Nicola O’Neill and Mr James McWilliams, received their sentencing at Laganside Magistrates’ Court on...
Feb 8, 2024
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council strikes District Rate for 2024/25 financial year
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has struck its new District Rate for April 2024 – March 2025 at 6.86%. The figure, agreed by...
Feb 8, 2024
Mid and East Antrim residents set to face rates hike of around 10 per cent
Residents across Mid and East Antrim Borough are expected to be landed with a rates hike of around 10% for the year ahead. Council...
Feb 8, 2024
Walking Festival 2024 showcases spectacular Glens of Antrim
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan launches the Walking Festival 2024 alongside Kerrie McGonigle, Council’s...
Feb 8, 2024
Northern Trust reiterates commitment to Causeway Hospital amid service changes
Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) has restated its commitment to Coleraine’s Causeway Hospital as a valuable, acute hospital...
Feb 7, 2024
We would be barking mad not to – Cllr suggests doggy park plan for MEA
Coast Road DUP Councillor Andrew Clarke A Mid and East Antrim councillor is urging the local authority to include the creation of a...
Feb 6, 2024
ANBCouncil steps up to take responsibility for bathing water at Antrim despite some concerns
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to undertake bathing water responsibilities at Rea’s Wood, at Lough Neagh, in...
Feb 5, 2024
Glynn and Carnlough score new play facilities!
Plans for the MUGA in Carnlough Work is due to commence soon on the refurbishment of the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) in Carnlough and the...
Feb 5, 2024
Ballymena Registration Office moves to new home in the Braid
Council would like to remind residents that Ballymena’s Registration Office is relocating to The Braid (Bridge Street, Ballymena) this...
Feb 4, 2024
MEA Council U-turn on car park charges welcomed but decision raises questions
Broughshane Street Car Park in Ballymena, used daily before charges were introduced by Mid & East Antrim Council (left), then after...
Feb 2, 2024
Larne Business Forum welcomes reversal of car parking charges in town
Larne Business Forum today (Friday 2nd February 2024) warmly welcomed the recent decision by Mid and East Antrim Council that it has...
Feb 2, 2024
Mid and East Antrim Council puts playing fields site on market for £750K
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has placed a Ballymena playing fields site on the market with a price tag of around £750,000. Ballee...
Feb 2, 2024
Mid & East Antrim Council does u-turn on recently introduced car park charges
Mid and East Antrim Council has confirmed today, Friday 2nd February, it set to reverse the recent introduction of car parking charges at...
Feb 1, 2024
Glamping park plan for paintball facility in Co Antrim
Site plan for the proposed glamping park in County Antrim. A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Jan 31, 2024
Ecological damage to Lough Neagh set to be “more severe” this summer – NI Water
Ecological damage to Lough Neagh is set to be “more severe” this summer according to a council report by NI Water. The government owned...
Jan 29, 2024
Date set for £6.1m refurbishment works to commence at Carnfunnock
Plans for new bike park at Carnfunnock, County Antrim Work on a £6.1m refurbishment of Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne is...
Jan 28, 2024
Free funding information roadshow for community and voluntary groups across Mid and East Antrim
Members of Larne Community Cluster with the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Ald. Gerardine Mulvenna Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in...
Jan 25, 2024
Man sentenced after pleading guilty to allow five dogs to suffer and failing to ensure their welfare
Conor Ward aged 31, of Cranny Avenue, Carnlough was sentenced at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 24 January, after previously...
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