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Jun 15, 2024
Embrace the ‘Tourism Spirit’: Unlocking opportunities in MEA's thriving tourism sector
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is excited to announce an ‘Embrace the Tourism Spirit’ event - a unique, free opportunity for...
Jun 15, 2024
Fears for future of DfI roads depot as MEA Council urge minister to reverse decision
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has backed a motion urging Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd to reverse a decision to temporarily...
Jun 15, 2024
Ratepayers pick up bill after 500 tyres dumped at bonfire site in Ballymena
Ratepayers in Mid and East Antrim were left to foot a cleanup and disposal bill of thousands of pounds after approximately 500 tyres were...
Jun 14, 2024
Mid and East Antrim welcomes another two ‘Chatty Benches’ during Loneliness Awareness Week
Mid and East Antrim’s Loneliness Network is delighted to launch another two ‘Chatty Benches’ in the Borough during Loneliness Awareness...
Jun 13, 2024
“Major step forward” in realising Gobbins vision, says Council
The recent signing of the Contract for Funding for Phase II of the Gobbins is a “major step forward” in realising the ambitious vision...
Jun 12, 2024
Consultation approved to consider designating Ballymoney and Coleraine as ‘holiday resorts’
Causeway Coast and Glens have approved a public consultation around designating Coleraine and Ballymoney as holiday resorts. It follows a...
Jun 12, 2024
Community archaeology project in search of lost 17th century castle in Co Antrim
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan with staff from Council’s Museum Services, staff and students from...
Jun 12, 2024
Concerns over pitch pricing as council considers “consistency” across borough
Mid and East Antrim Council is reviewing pricing for its sports pitches for “consistency” across the borough. A report presented to the...
Jun 10, 2024
Ballymena bandstand will be restored to pristine condition and find new home
The former bandstand at Broadway in Ballymena town centre. Ballymena’s former town centre bandstand is set to be given a new lease of...
Jun 9, 2024
Exciting STEM programme launches in Mid and East Antrim
Students from Slemish College, Ballymena who are participating in the programme. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has embarked on an...
Jun 4, 2024
New Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Mid and East Antrim
Mayor Alderman Beth Adger MBE and Deputy Mayor Bréanainn Lyness Alderman Beth Adger MBE has been appointed as the new Mayor of Mid and...
Jun 4, 2024
Sinn Féin’s deputy mayor strikes conciliatory tone as party holds office for first time in MEA
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Cllr. Bréanainn Lyness The office of deputy mayor in Mid and East Antrim borough...
Jun 3, 2024
Councillor Ciarán McQuillan becomes youngest Mayor in history of Causeway Coast and Glens
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Ciaran McQuillan and Deputy Mayor Tanya Stirling. Sinn Fein Councillor Ciarán McQuillan is...
Jun 3, 2024
New Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey commits to delivering positive, progressive leadership
Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor Neill Kelly from the Alliance Party has been selected as the new Mayor of...
May 31, 2024
Ballymena set to have its first Sinn Féin deputy mayor
Mid and East Antrim will have its first Sinn Fein deputy mayor when the borough council holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday...
May 29, 2024
Councillors consider greening town centres but questions raised over £120,000 for three green walls
Mid and East Antrim councillors have been counting the cost of “greening” town centres. The council’s Environment and Economy Committee...
May 29, 2024
Criticism leads councillors to consider artificial Christmas trees at cost of £105,000
Christmas trees from December 2023 at towns across Mid and East Antrim Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is proposing to spruce up its...
May 29, 2024
Much loved Co Antrim garden centre hoping for blooming success at UK National Award Finals
Coleman’s Garden Centre in Templepatrick is preparing for the finals of the prestigious Countryside Alliance Awards at the House of Lords...
May 28, 2024
New sensory garden opens in Ballyclare
Mayor, Councillor Mark Cooper BEM is joined by children from Fairview Primary School. Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark...
May 24, 2024
Step back in time at Sentry Hill to mark D-Day 80
Mark your calendars for Saturday 8 June, 12 to 4pm as Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council commemorates the 80th anniversary of the...
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