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Oct 4, 2023
Wireless network plans approved for Rathlin Island
East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island. (Image: Olivier Bernard) Plans for the development of a wireless network on Rathlin Island have been...
Oct 4, 2023
Help spread warmth and kindness with ANBCouncil’s Winter Woollies Campaign!
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper is joined by Community Wellbeing Officer, Mikayla Cartwright and knitter of one...
Oct 3, 2023
Calls for action from Council on flooding at cemetery in Ballymena
Members of the local community have called on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council to take action after yet another flooding incident at a...
Sep 30, 2023
Challenging times for Mid & East Antrim Council but “no discussions regarding job cuts”
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been urged to “concentrate on core services and bring about improvements and efficiencies” after...
Sep 30, 2023
Green light for new practice area at Glen Rovers GAC
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has given the green light to plans for a new practice area at Glen Rovers GAC. Along with the...
Sep 29, 2023
Council agrees to reduce deliveries of food caddy liners to households across borough
Deliveries of food caddy liners to Mid and East Antrim households are to be reduced from three to twice annually as the borough council...
Sep 29, 2023
Planning approval makes ways for transformation at Haldane Fisher in Ballymena
Haldane Fisher's current premises in Ballymena Mid & East Antrim Borough Council has granted approval to plans submitted by Haldane...
Sep 28, 2023
“Lough Neagh is in crisis” - councillors call for action while DAERA accused of being “very quiet”
Cllr Annemarie Logue inspects the blue green algae at the blue bridge area in Crumlin. (Image: Cllr Lucille O’Hagan) A Sinn Fein motion...
Sep 28, 2023
Plans approved for new social housing in Ballycastle
Plans for seven social housing dwellings in Ballycastle have been approved, despite concerns from local residents over the loss of green...
Sep 27, 2023
Plans approved for a new hotel on the Causeway Coast
Artists impression of the new hotel. Plans for a new hotel in Bushmills have been approved by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council....
Sep 27, 2023
MEA Council seeking to decarbonise fleet of 260 vehicles with annual fuel bill of £780K
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council owns 260 vehicles worth £3.2m councillors have been told. A report to elected representatives says...
Sep 25, 2023
Fabulous fun day in Larne enjoyed by local community
Over 1,300 local residents descended on the Market Yard in Larne recently for Larne Area Community Cluster’s family fun day! Attendees...
Sep 25, 2023
Portrush Skateboarding Park takes great leap forward as UU secures £58K funding
Ulster University has secured £58,000 in Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funding to explore Portrush’s cultural skateboarding...
Sep 25, 2023
Council to consider extending opening hours of leisure centres in Causeway Coast & Glens
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will consider options to extend the opening hours of local leisure centres. Facilities under...
Sep 24, 2023
ANBCouncil unveils Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross memorial
(L-R) Chief Executive for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Mrs Jacqui Dixon MBE; High Sheriff of County Antrim, Mr Peter Mackie...
Sep 23, 2023
Special recognition for Tommy Nicholl MBE during APSE Annual Service Awards 2023
Ballymena man Tommy Nicholl MBE, a former councillor and mayor of Mid and East Antrim, has been recognised for his many years of public...
Sep 21, 2023
Antrim and Newtownabbey lights up for World Alzheimer’s Day
Antrim and Newtownabbey prides itself on being an inclusive Borough, with various initiatives, programmes and events for all. As part of...
Sep 21, 2023
£90m housing plan gets go-ahead at former quarry site in Ballyclare
Site plan for 300 house development at Craighill Quarry area of Ballyclare Outline planning permission for 300 new homes in the former...
Sep 21, 2023
Antrim's beloved Boat House set to sail again!
Geraldine and Sean McLaughlin are pictured celebrating the new forthcoming new business opening. An exciting new chapter in the world of...
Sep 20, 2023
Funding success for Impact Network NI based in Randalstown
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor Mark Cooper BEM and Head of Community Planning Ronan McKenna (second from right) congratulate...
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