Mid and East Antrim’s Biodiversity University a great success!
A foraging group enjoyed exploring the Ecos Nature Park as part of the Biodiversity University programme. Children across the Borough had...
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Sep 24
Post-Brexit inspection facilities at Port of Larne approved by Mid & East Antrim Council
The proposed development of new post-Brexit inspection facilities at the Port of Larne has been permitted by Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Sep 24
Tales of the Little Blue Flower – heritage exchange between Mid and East Antrim and Waterford
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE,was delighted to meet with a group of heritage practitioners from Waterford...
Sep 24
New pathway plans to provide link to Gracehill village - NI's latest UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gracehill village, Ballymena "Exciting plans" have been drawn up for an extensive new pathway that will provide a dedicated walk from...
Sep 23
MEA Council urged to "reconsider and listen to the views of the people" on Carfunnock Fun Zone
Father and son Ian and Christopher Lough The owners of Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone say they are “overwhelmed” by support from the...
Sep 20
“Massive shock” for Fun Zone operators after MEA Council terminates contract after 22 years
Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone operators Ian Lough with son Christopher. The owners of Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone shared of their “massive...
Sep 19
Councillors updated on plans in MEA including £1M greenway between Galgorm and Cullybackey
Cullybackey village Mid and East Antrim councillors have been given an update on the development of a proposed greenway between Galgorm...
Sep 18
Social housing being considered for former quarry site on Antrim coast
The potential for “affordable” housing on the site of the former quarry in Glenarm has been discussed as part of regeneration plans for...
Sep 18
“Scruffy and untidy” - Council discusses weed control across Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim councillors approved a revised herbicide use and weed control policy at a meeting of the council’s Environment and...
Sep 17
One step closer - Plans submitted for new Ballymena Leisure, Health & Wellbeing Centre
Aerial view of the proposed leisure, health and wellbeing centre building, within the wider context of the St Patrick's Regeneration site...
Sep 16
Mid and East Antrim Council awarded funding to tackle sticky issue of chewing gum on MEA’s streets
Pictured is Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE with [L-R] Clayton Redpath, Gary Murtagh, Steven McGrugan from Larne...
Sep 16
Frightful fun at Larne Halloween Hooley!
Larne Town Park will be full of spooky fun when Halloween Hooley returns on Tuesday 29 October! Dust off those broomsticks and put on...
Sep 15
Hope as City Deal Funding “unaffected” for projects in Mid and East Antrim
There is hope today (Sunday 15 September) that UK Government City Deal Funding will continue for a number of major projects across Mid...
Sep 13
Disappointment after UK Government halts funding for Northern Ireland City Deals amid spending review
A visit by Economy Minister this week to the site of the proposed i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre in Ballymena which is funded by the...
Sep 12
Mid and East Antrim councillors accept £50K funding for refugees and asylum seekers
Mid and East Antrim councillors have accepted an offer of £50,000 funding from The Executive Office (TEO) for refugees and asylum seekers...
Sep 11
Campaigners celebrate after MEA “council climbdown” in case of “David and Goliath” on Cloghan Point
Cloghan Point, Whitehead on the East Antrim Coast - proposed location of a new oil terminal. (Image: Hilary McCollum) Mid and East Antrim...
Sep 10
Team appointed for £24M i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre in Ballymena
Pictured at the official announcement of the design team was (L-R) Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE with Gerard...
Sep 10
Browns Bay toilet plan in pipeline after seven-year wait
A business case for a replacement toilet block at a popular beach outside Larne was approved behind closed doors at last month’s meeting...
Sep 9
Emergency Services Day marked in Mid and East Antrim
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Beth Adger MBE with guests at the 999 Emergency Services Day event in Ballymena. Included are...
Sep 5
Green light for proposed new distribution centre on site of former Courtaulds factory in Co Antrim
A proposed new distribution centre on the site of the former Courtaulds factory in Carrickfergus was approved at a meeting of Mid and...
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