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Jul 14, 2023
Concern as councils axed in cost saving measure from fuel poverty scheme
Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Paul Michael BEM has voiced concern over the transfer of the Affordable Warmth scheme to the Northern...
Jul 13, 2023
MEA Council drops out of electric vehicle FASTER scheme
Mid and East Antrim has pulled out of a proposed network of electric vehicle charging points amid concern over “financial loss”. The...
Jul 10, 2023
East Antrim DUP MP Sammy Wilson tables Parliamentary motion to celebrate Craigyhill bonfire
East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson has tabled a Parliamentary motion congratulating the people of Craigyhill in Larne for their efforts in...
Jul 10, 2023
Cafe proposal for Hazelbank Park as visitor numbers continue to soar
An application has been submitted to planners at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for change of use of Hazelbank Pavilion. The...
Jul 10, 2023
MEA residents and visitors can experience a summer full of fun and adventure!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has unveiled a vibrant line-up of free and low-cost activities for all ages to enjoy this summer....
Jul 10, 2023
NEW | Fitness Suite fun for Junior Members
Testing out the new Junior Fitness Sessions are Livvi Doyle (13) and Toby McCabe (13). If you are aged between 12-15 years old and would...
Jul 10, 2023
Community get a Sneak Peek of Ulster Bar Corner in Antrim
Elected Members, Council Officers and Local Community Groups enjoy a sneak peak of Ulster Bar Corner Antrim’s community groups, schools,...
Jul 10, 2023
Mid and East Antrim Council to continue discussions over a “scaled-back MUGA” for Portglenone
Planning image showing the "scaled-back MUGA" Mid and East Antrim Borough Council will continue discussions over the size of a proposed...
Jul 9, 2023
Six Mile Festival 2023 returns delivering summer vibes across Antrim!
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper is joined by Chris Flynn, The Junction Leisure and Retail Park to launch the Six...
Jul 8, 2023
Blue-green algae identified at new swimming spot
Visitors to Antrim Loughshore have been asked to report any sightings of blue-green algae bloom at a new swimming spot. The council...
Jul 8, 2023
Green light for 34 new homes approved in the Glens
A planning application for 34 new social housing units in the Glens of Antrim has received the green light during a recent Planning...
Jul 6, 2023
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council launches recruitment drive for the next Transport Academy
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have begun recruiting for the next Transport Academy. Those selected will have the option of working...
Jul 5, 2023
Eat, drink and walk through the history of Mid and East Antrim
Londonderry Arms Hotel: Laura Cowan, MEA Strategic Tourism and Regeneration Manager, Denise O’Neill, Londonderry Arms Hotel, Mayor...
Jul 5, 2023
Coronation Garden welcomes 50,000 visitors during first month
Fifty thousand visitors came to view Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Coronation Garden in Hazelbank Park, Shore Road, last...
Jul 5, 2023
Barr encourages the launch of ‘Chatty Benches’ and cafes in Kells and Broughshane
Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr has encouraged the launch of the Chatty Bench and Café initiatives in Kells and Broughshane....
Jul 4, 2023
Thousands enjoy the All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships
Thousands flocked to the beautiful grounds of Ballymena Academy on Saturday (1 July) for the prestigious All-Ireland Pipe Band...
Jul 3, 2023
Celebrate summer with Shakespeare in Mid and East Antrim!
The award-winning Illyria Outdoor Theatre is set to visit Mid and East Antrim with two performances of Shakespeare’s much-loved Twelfth...
Jul 3, 2023
Charging more for overweight coffins would ‘stigmatise’ and ‘penalise’ grieving families
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has said a supplementary charge for overweight coffins would “stigmatise” the...
Jul 1, 2023
Mid East Antrim Council reviews ‘Public Health Burial Policy’ due to rise in demand
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council has been reviewing its Public Health Burial Policy due to a rise in demand. A report presented to the...
Jul 1, 2023
Mid and East Antrim celebrates new cohort of accredited tour guides
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna with Council representatives and tour guides. The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim,...
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