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Nov 5, 2023
The best bloomers recognised at Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Awards 2023!
Madeline Weir from Broughshane was crowned ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Awards winners and runners up...
Nov 4, 2023
ANBCouncil backs motion of concern over ongoing cost of living crisis and government imposed cuts
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has backed a Sinn Fein motion to endorse a cost of living campaign which is seeking to ensure a...
Nov 3, 2023
Extended trading on Christmas Eve refused by ANBCouncil
A request to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for extended opening hours on Christmas Eve has been turned down. Businesses are...
Nov 2, 2023
The countdown is on for Enchanted Winter Garden
Only three weeks until the highly anticipated Enchanted Winter Garden kicks off bigger and better than ever with new lights and more...
Nov 2, 2023
Belfast prepares to switch on for festive season!
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Ryan Murphy, is joined by Cool FM’s Pete, Paulo and Rebecca, together with the Christmas Fairy, to...
Nov 2, 2023
Moy Park Biodiversity Champions learn all about their local environment at Ecos Nature Park
Staff from Moy Park Ballymena with staff of Mid & East Antrim Borough Council Mid and East Antrim Borough Council welcomed ‘Biodiversity...
Oct 31, 2023
£1.5m worth of good news for Antrim swimming pool users
A major revamp this winter is set to bring a new look swimming pool area and changing rooms to the popular Antrim Forum leisure complex....
Oct 29, 2023
One quarter of residents have 'limiting health condition' in Mid & East Antrim
One quarter of Mid and East Antrim’s 138,994 residents live with a long-term “limiting” health condition or disability, a report to...
Oct 27, 2023
MEA Council launches pre-loved toys scheme for fifth year!
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, launching the scheme. Give pre-loved toys a new home this festive season! From...
Oct 26, 2023
Council reminds beach and river users to be vigilant over blue-green algae this autumn/winter
Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council is urging the public to remain cautious when visiting beaches and rivers in the Causeway Coast and...
Oct 25, 2023
Councillors back community consultation as number of play parks face closure in MEA
Mid and East Antrim councillors have backed a community consultation over the future of play parks in the borough that could result in...
Oct 25, 2023
Councillors refuse pavement café license for Carnlough pub
An application for a pavement café licence at a Carnlough pub was refused on safety grounds by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s...
Oct 24, 2023
MEA Council chief to restore grip on control of finances as authority faces £7.2M shortfall
Inset: MEA Council’s interim chief executive Valerie Watts Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s interim chief executive Valerie Watts...
Oct 23, 2023
Remember - changes to bin collections across MEA are on the way!
Deputy Chair of the Environment and Economy Committee Cllr Bobby Hadden; Catherine Hunter, Environmental Education Officer; Mayor of Mid...
Oct 23, 2023
Sensory experience opens at Carnfunnock Country Park
Mayor Ald Geraldine Mulvenna, pictured with Cllr Maeve Donnelly (Mae Murray Foundation), with Council Officers Tara McAleese (Principal...
Oct 23, 2023
MEA Council launches planning blueprint for sustainable future growth and development
Acting Director of Development Paul Duffy, Planning Committee Chair Ald Robert Logan, Principal Planning Officer Sandra Adams Mid and...
Oct 22, 2023
Make your Christmas magical in Mid & East Antrim
With the countdown to Christmas already having begun for many, plans are being polished and perfected by Santa's little helpers for...
Oct 22, 2023
A fitting tribute to the Fallen of the WWII with rededicated Ballymena War Memorial
The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Stewart McDonald, hosted a service of rededication for Ballymena’s Second World War...
Oct 22, 2023
Mid and East Antrim’s Labour Market Partnership Restaurant Academy serves up great results
Participants in Mid and East Antrim’s Labour Market Partnership programme Mid and East Antrim’s Labour Market Partnership recently...
Oct 21, 2023
Council to consider planning application for larger new concept Lidl store in Coleraine
CGI of Lidl’s proposed 'new concept' store in Coleraine. Coleraine shoppers are hoping to enjoy a brand new and much larger Lidl's store...
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