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Aug 12, 2023
Co Antrim mums celebrates World Breastfeeding Week with ANBCouncil Deputy Mayor
(L-R) Ilyas and Louisa Yuksel with Deputy Mayor and her son Éanna with ‘Wiggle It’ Teacher The Deputy Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey,...
Aug 12, 2023
NI council discovers half of children aged 13-17 being illegally sold vapes in local shops
Half of children aged 13 to 17 who enter shops in Belfast to buy vapes are successfully making the illegal transaction, a council study...
Aug 11, 2023
Plans approved for demolition of landmark pub in County Antrim
Planning permission has been approved for the demolition of a landmark pub overlooking Belfast Lough in Carrickfergus. Mid and East...
Aug 10, 2023
MEA | New car park charge is 'stealth tax on ratepayers'
The planned introduction of parking charges at one of the last remaining free car parks in Carrickfergus town centre has been branded “a...
Aug 10, 2023
Former Cushendall police station given new lease of life as digital employment hub
The former Cushendall police station has been transformed into Cushendall Innovation Centre. The former police station in Cushendall has...
Aug 10, 2023
Co Antrim | Plans submitted for new social housing in Portrush
Plans have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for the development of 17 social housing dwellings in Portrush. The...
Aug 8, 2023
MEA Councillors consider reducing caddy bin liners for householders to save £50k
Mid and East Antrim councillors have been counting the cost of providing food caddy bin liners. Currently, rolls of 50 liners are...
Aug 8, 2023
Ulster Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships return to Antrim
(L-R) Rebekah Keery (Michelle Johnston School), Winston Pinkerton (President, RSPBANI), Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark...
Aug 8, 2023
MEA Council launches new ‘Community RePaint’ Project!
John Holden, HRC Site Attendant and Mayor Gerardine Mulvenna. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has joined the ‘Community RePaint’...
Aug 8, 2023
Ballymena Councillor John Hyland announces difficult decision to ‘step down’
Ballymena Councillor John Hyland with Alliance Party colleague North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland. Alliance Ballymena Councillor John...
Aug 7, 2023
Historic ‘Laying up of Colours’ and parade planned to mark town’s ties to Royal Irish Regiment
A special event to mark Ballymena’s historic links to The Royal Irish Regiment will take place in the town next month. A parade through...
Aug 7, 2023
Sadness as popular Antrim restaurant closes
The Boathouse Antrim is located in the Gateway building at Loughshore Park. There has been shock and sadness after news was confirmed...
Aug 6, 2023
ANBCouncil Mayor hosts ‘thank you lunch’ for Co Antrim Lieutenancy
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper BEM pictured with Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell KStJ...
Aug 4, 2023
Mid and East Antrim Council approves new £182k skate park for Larne!
Young and old(er) enjoying the Skate Jam at the official opening of Ballymena's new Skate Park September 2022. A new £182k skate park was...
Aug 4, 2023
Plans for a new leisure centre in Ballycastle have taken a step forward
Site location (in white) for new Ballycastle Leisure Centre Plans for a new leisure centre in Ballycastle have taken a step forward....
Aug 4, 2023
Council approves new ball stop fence at Showgrounds
Ballymena Showgrounds. (Image: INPHO/Evan Logan) A Mid and East Antrim councillor has highlighted the need for a ball stop fence around...
Aug 3, 2023
MEA Council supports motion highlighting frustration over lack of grass cutting and maintenance
Overgrown hedges on the A26 Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has supported a motion highlighting “frustration” over lack of...
Aug 2, 2023
Children learn all about their local environment at this year’s Biodiversity University
Chris Wood, Woodland Engagement Officer, Parks and Open Spaces Development Team, MEABC, and Johnny Topley, Regional Sustainability...
Aug 2, 2023
Councillors to get a flavour of Dulse and Yellowman in study visit to Ould Lammas Fair
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council’s Ballyclare May Fair Working Group is taking part in a “study visit” to this year’s Ould Lammas Fair in...
Aug 1, 2023
MEA Council launches new Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 2023-27
(L-R): Catherine Hunter, Environmental Education Officer MEABC, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, Claire...
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