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Jan 11, 2024
Councillors back review of water safety across Mid & East Antrim
Lake at the Ecos Nature Park in Ballymena. Image: Peter Hayes Mid and East Antrim councillors have backed a motion for a review of water...
Jan 10, 2024
Councillors in Mid & East Antrim approve pay rise
Mid and East Antrim councillors approved an allowance rise at this month’s meeting of the borough council at The Braid, in Ballymena, on...
Jan 9, 2024
MEA Council approves action plan in relation to asylum seeker support services
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has approved an action plan to fund services for asylum seekers and refugees just three months before...
Jan 8, 2024
Green-fingered Garvagh man recognised for 25 years of fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support
Andrew McClarty pictured at his polytunnel in Garvaghwith Catherine King, Macmillan Move More Coordinator;Jodie McAneaney, Macmillan...
Jan 7, 2024
Council to get money from trees at Carnfunnock Country Park
Tree planting at Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne will result in a payment of £1,200 per acre for Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Jan 3, 2024
Over 55s social housing scheme proposed in Antrim
CGI of the main building in the proposed complex in Antrim A planning application for over 55s social housing in Antrim has been...
Jan 3, 2024
Mid Ulster councillor speaks of anguish after daughter diagnosed with rare condition
SDLP Councillor Malachy Quinn and family A Mid Ulster public representative has spoken openly of his anguish as his young daughter was...
Jan 2, 2024
Scarlett Rossborough’s mum urges community to help save park under threat of closure by MEA Council
Larne schoolgirl Scarlett Rossborough who died in a tragic road traffic accident The mother of Larne schoolgirl Scarlett Rossborough who...
Dec 21, 2023
Green light for new £24M Innovation and CleanTech Centre in Ballymena
Plans for a new i4C Innovation and CleanTech Centre to support local business and industry to innovate and the transition to net zero...
Dec 20, 2023
High five for HTA as Hydrogen Training Academy wins five accolades!
Partners from the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council-led Hydrogen Training Academy (HTA) came together recently to recognise the...
Dec 18, 2023
Mid & East Antrim Council takes a stand over “disregard” for grave policy
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed that new segments opened in Ballymena cemeteries must be retained in lawn after “disregard...
Dec 17, 2023
Mid & East Antrim Council faces opposition to play park closures in Borough
Windsor Play Park Whitehead residents are seeking a meeting with elected representatives over a proposal to close two play parks in the...
Dec 15, 2023
Christmas bin collection dates reminder!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council would like to remind local residents of changes to bin collection days over the festive season!...
Dec 15, 2023
MEA Mayor’s Christmas card competition winner announced!
The winning design on the front of the Mayor's Christmas card A student from Ballycarry Primary School has created the Mayor's Christmas...
Dec 15, 2023
Booking system being considered to deal with “user tourism” at recycling centres in MEA
Mid and East Antrim’s household recycling centres could be restricted to use by local residents, it was suggested at a meeting of the...
Dec 14, 2023
Memorial approved for six women killed in tragic accident at RAF Aldergrove during World War II
Bristol Blenheims from RAF Aldergrove, May 1941. (IWM photo) A memorial to six female civilians killed at RAF Aldergrove during World War...
Dec 13, 2023
NI council agrees “more stringent response” after NIE mistakingly cut down 170 trees
Belfast City Council has agreed to look at extra sanctions towards those who breach agreements on public land in the city, after NIE...
Dec 9, 2023
Ulster Folk Museum to "reawaken" after £50 million upgrade approved
The Ulster Folk Museum is to get a major new upgrade with a host of new buildings and landscaping planned for the County Down attraction....
Dec 2, 2023
Stormont to reduce grass verge cutting at roads due to “biodiversity” and budget constraints
A Stormont department has said that upcoming reductions in public grass verge cutting is down to a drive towards “biodiversity,” as well...
Dec 1, 2023
Council appeals for information following dog attack on schoolboy in Ballymena
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is appealing for information following a reported dog attack on a teenage boy as he walked home from...
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