Merchant Navy Day marked in Mid and East Antrim
Mayor Alderman Beth Adger MBE raising the flag for Merchant Navy Day Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has marked national Merchant...
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NEWS
Aug 22
Mid and East Antrim Farm watch Scheme hosts sign-up event at Ballymena Livestock Market
Mid and East Antrim PCSP’s (Policing and Community Safety Partnerships) Farm Watch Scheme is set to host a significant community event...
Aug 22
Gaston welcomes start to drainage works at Ballee Cemetery
North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has welcomed the beginning of drainage works by council at Ballee Cemetery in Ballymena. Families who...
Aug 21
Ballymena charity secures land to build retreat lodge for families impacted by Spina Bifida
Location of the proposed site for the retreat lodge Ballymena based charity LoveHope&Faith are excited after securing land in Ballymena...
Aug 20
Carnlough’s sporting facilities refurbishment complete!
Eamon McMullan MEABC, Catherine Black MEABC, Patricia McConnell - Carnlough Community Association, Anthea Owens DAERA, Ald Gerardine...
Aug 20
Almost 30 new homes planned for Larne
Aerial views of Wyncairn area with new housing development site layout layered. Twenty-eight new homes are being planned for the Wyncairn...
Aug 18
Carrickfergus prepares for siege as part of spectacular historical re-enactment!
One of the most colourful, historical re-enactment events of the year takes place on Bank Holiday Monday at Castle Green in...
Aug 14
Community service and ban on owning animals for man responsible animal neglect
Thomas Samways, aged 27, formerly of Gardenmore Place Larne, was sentenced at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Monday 5 August 2024, after...
Aug 14
Co Antrim man sentenced for allowing his dog to suffer
Dillon McCombe aged 24, of Glynn Road Larne, was sentenced at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Monday 5 August 2024, after previously...
Aug 13
Plans submitted for new social housing in County Antrim village
A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a new social housing scheme outside Ballymena. Rural...
Aug 13
Mid and East Antrim Council could see almost 200 employees leave in redundancy scheme
Councillors have been given an update on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s planned voluntary redundancy scheme which could see almost...
Aug 8
Sad news as gentle giant Baloo found dead after missing for a week in Ballymena
After missing for one week from his Ballymena home, much-loved Baloo, the seven-year-old Newfoundland was sadly discovered dead earlier...
Aug 7
MEA Council plan community garden, kerbside parklets and green walls to revitalise town centres
Kerbside parklet on Broughshane Street, Ballymena, and a Green wall at Agnew Street car park in Larne. Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Aug 6
MEA Council seeking powers to fine householders who block footpaths with their bins
Mid and East Antrim householders who block footpaths with their bins could be fined if the council is given new powers by Stormont. The...
Aug 5
MEA Council enters partnership in bid to enhance adult numeracy skills
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Beth Adger MBE with MEABC Skills & Entrepreneurship Manager Rhonda Lynn and Denise Mayo MEABC...
Aug 4
Great summer events for all ages this month in Ballymena!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have some great summer events coming up this month at Mid Antrim Museum at the Braid! From Tea...
Aug 4
Mid & East Antrim Council to develop tree planting strategy for borough
Mid and East Antrim councillors have been given an update on the Climate Canopy Project which has seen more than 107,000 trees planted...
Aug 3
Council writes to owners of XL Bullies advising of legal responsibility ahead of dog breed ban
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has written to 26 owners of XL Bullies to advise of their legal responsibility ahead of the...
Aug 3
MEA Council approves memorial for paupers' grave in cemetery and school grounds
McGarel Cemetery, County Antrim Mid and East Antrim councillors have approved a memorial for an unmarked paupers’ grave at a Larne...
Aug 2
Ballymena town centre “appears to be recovering” though challenges remain across Mid & East Antrim
Ballymena town centre Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is to engage specialist retail consultants in a bid to ensure planning...
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