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Jun 13, 2023
Champions’ Square unanimously approved after “historic success” of Larne FC
Image: Bill Guiller A motion for a ‘Champions’ Square’ in Larne town centre was unanimously approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim...
Jun 13, 2023
MEA Councillors observe minute’s silence at monthly meeting as tribute paid to Chloe Mitchell
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim paid tribute to murdered Ballymena woman 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell at this month’s meeting of the...
Jun 12, 2023
Plans lodged for former car showroom in Broughshane and old Post Office in Newtowncrommelin
The former Walter Young car showroom in Broughshane. A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East Borough Council for a...
Jun 12, 2023
Duke of Edinburgh sculpture unveiled in Antrim Castle Gardens
A captivating life-sized bronze sculpture of the late Prince Philip has been unveiled at the majestic Antrim Castle Gardens by Lord...
Jun 12, 2023
Connection Matters | Mid and East Antrim welcomes another ‘Chatty Bench’
(L-R) Mayor Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna with Michael Clarke (Chairperson of Sunnylands and Woodburn Community Development Group) and...
Jun 12, 2023
Chloe Mitchell | Family’s pain ‘unimaginable and heartbreaking’ says Mayor
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna has shared her sympathies and thoughts with the family of Chloe Mitchell. The...
Jun 10, 2023
Allowances set for the year ahead for councillors in Mid & East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim councillors have been discussing their payments for the year ahead. An annual basic allowance of £16,394 plus travel...
Jun 7, 2023
Mayor’s praise for selfless citizens of Borough amid Volunteers’ Week 2023
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, has commended all of those who give up their time to help...
Jun 7, 2023
Sole surviving Victorian public baths in Ireland set to reopen after £17million restoration
A new visitor centre and state-of-the-art leisure and spa facilities will open later this month at Templemore Baths following a £17...
Jun 5, 2023
Restoration of Dr James Lawson Drummond’s grave marked with ceremony at Ahoghill Old Graveyard
Councillor Beth Adger was delighted to be invited last week (Friday June 2nd) by Professor Alun Evans, President of the Belfast Natural...
Jun 5, 2023
New Mayor and Deputy Mayor announced for Mid and East Antrim
Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna is the new Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, while Alderman Stewart McDonald has been confirmed as the Borough’s...
Jun 4, 2023
Internationally-acclaimed hymn writers Keith & Kristyn Getty conferred with Freedom of the City
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council conferred the Freedom of the City of Lisburn & Castlereagh upon two internationally-acclaimed hymn...
Jun 4, 2023
Renovation works continue at Dogs Trust Ballymena with revised planning approval
A renovation plan at the Dogs Trust charity in Ballymena has been approved by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. The charity based at...
Jun 4, 2023
Dementia Action Week 2023 celebrated across Mid and East Antrim
Amanda Cotter (District Electoral Area Officer) with members from Ballymena faith groups who attended a Dementia Awareness training...
Jun 3, 2023
Eleventh hour negotiations over First Citizen role in Mid & East Antrim
Local elected representatives have remained tight-lipped over the incoming Mayor of Mid and East Antrim. Negotiations were continuing...
Jun 2, 2023
Mid and East Antrim In Bloom community competitions launched
Mayor Alderman Noel Williams with members of Brighter Whitehead and Marlene Gattineau MEA Council Growing Communities Officer. After the...
Jun 2, 2023
MEA Council secure £300k to drive forward commitment to net zero across borough
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce that they have been awarded funding of up to £300,000 by Innovate UK KTN....
Jun 1, 2023
Newly elected Alliance councillor proposes to axe Bible reading from monthly council meeting
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have voted to retain a Bible reading at the start of their monthly meetings. Speaking at Antrim and...
May 31, 2023
Book of Condolence for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth goes on display in MEA
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council joined with the rest of the nation in mourning the passion of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on...
May 31, 2023
Gracehill World Heritage bid enters new phase with submission delivery to UNESCO
(R-L) Manus Deery, Assistant Director, Department for Communities Historic Environment Division with Dr David Johnston, Chair of...
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