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May 30, 2023
ANBCouncil announces events to commemorate the Battle of Antrim
Beginning this weekend Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has scheduled a line-up of events to mark 225 years since the Battle of...
May 29, 2023
Fines increasing to £200 to help combat dog fouling and littering in Causeway Coast & Glens
Senior Environmental Health Officer Lynne McCullough and Environmental Warden Jerry Callan with his dog Dobie Causeway Coast and Glens...
May 27, 2023
ANBCouncil back motion to ensure veterans “get the send-off they deserve”
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has backed a motion to ensure veterans and those who have provided a front line service in the...
May 27, 2023
“Surge continues across North Antrim” – Alliance
The Alliance Party say they were proud to see a surge in support across North Antrim, following the election of John Hyland and Chelsea...
May 26, 2023
Crawford thanks Ballymena voters for their support
Newly elected UUP Ballymena Councillor Colin Crawford pictured with North Antrim MLA Robin Swann Newly elected Ulster Unionist Party...
May 25, 2023
Highly poisonous algae found at popular walking spot in Co Antrim after dog dies
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have today confirmed that a highly toxic algae has been detected on Lough Neagh's shore at Rea's...
May 25, 2023
Mayor’s praise for local schoolboy who was awarded Young Citizen of the Year
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, with with award-winning schoolboy, Lewis Rennie. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim,...
May 25, 2023
MEA Council urge public to PAWS for thought after pups were seized at Port of Larne
A multi-agency PAWS for Thought Operation between Council’s Animal Welfare Officers, DAERA Portal Staff and PSNI at the Port of Larne...
May 23, 2023
Residents and businesses advised of changes to car parking charges in Mid and East Antrim
Residents, visitors and businesses in Mid and East Antrim are being advised of changes to car parking charges in the Borough – the first...
May 22, 2023
Gun Salute at upcoming Armed Forces Day to mark The King’s Birthday
Launching the event recently was Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams with military personnel. Preparations for Armed...
May 21, 2023
Youth can move Causeway Coast & Glens Council forward – Ald Joan Baird reflects
Youth can continue to move Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council forward, according to retiring Glens UUP Alderman Joan Baird. Ald...
May 20, 2023
Drinks giant Diageo submits plans to expand its £40M factory in Co Antrim
Drinks giant Diageo has submitted plans to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for an extension to its £40m factory in Mallusk. The...
May 18, 2023
Co Antrim artist draws attention to Mental Health Awareness Week
Local artist Dionne Pollock presents the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Stephen Ross with a digital print of Mossley Mill....
May 16, 2023
Council lorry driver charged following alleged hit and run at school gates in Ballymena
Police investigating a reported hit and run collision which occurred on Monday (15th May) outside the gates of a local primary school,...
May 16, 2023
Countdown to Armed Forces Day begins!
With just one month to go to Armed Forces Day 2023, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is encouraging residents from across the Borough...
May 15, 2023
Stray pooch found in Ballymena was stolen in Scotland last year
Nigel Devine, dog warden at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, with little Issy. A stray dog picked up by Council officers in Ballymena...
May 14, 2023
Forty seats up for grabs in Mid and East Antrim
Forty seats are up for grabs on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in Thursday’s local government election (May 18). Of these, seven are...
May 11, 2023
Tree-mendous progress from MEA Council’s ‘Climate Canopy’ project!
Vanessa Postle, Sustainable Development Officer, MEABC, Jo Boylan, Outreach Officer, Woodland Trust Northern Ireland, Rhona Smith, Grant...
May 9, 2023
Council agrees fees for new £5m crematorium in Co Antrim
The new £5m crematorium in County Antrim. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has agreed not to charge cremation costs for residents...
May 8, 2023
ANBCouncil set to continue period poverty initiative in community
A period poverty initiative is set to continue in Antrim and Newtownabbey after funding of £3,000 was approved at a meeting of the...
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