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Councillors updated on XL Bullies in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough
Three XL Bully dogs registered with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have not been issued with an exemption...
Feb 14


ANB Council strikes “modest rate increase” as it continues to “build a sustainable and prosperous future”
At a special council meeting held on Monday 10 February, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has applied an increase of 4.96% to the...
Feb 11


Dementia-friendly singing group, The Forget-Me-Notes shine in heart-warming showcase
Members from The Forget-Me-Notes Dementia singing group performing at The Courtyard Theatre The Courtyard Theatre in Ballyearl, County...
Feb 10


Ballymena's eco-volunteers celebrated at Live Here Love Here Community Awards
L-R Chris Wood from Friends of ECOS, Alex Scullion from Friends of ECOS, Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager, Pat Barkman from...
Feb 9


ANB Council face possibility of having to impose unprecedented rates hike
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors will hold a special meeting on Monday evening (10th February) to set domestic and non-domestic rates...
Feb 7


ANB Councillor seeks new van waste charge
Antrim and Newtownabbey Independent Councillor Stafford Ward has called on the council to introduce a charge for vans bringing rubbish...
Feb 5


LEDCOM’s support sees local job creation increase by approximately 10% in last year
Pictured are, from left, guest speakers, Peter Morrow, Associate Director, Transportation, EUR – UK & Ireland, Aecom, John Healey, OBE,...
Jan 8


PSNI confirm off-duty police officer injured in shooting incident in County Antrim
The Police Service of Northern Ireland have confirmed that a man who was injured in a shooting incident in County Antrim on Monday night...
Jan 7


ANB Council agree to cut Household Recycling Centre opening hours despite opposition
The opening hours of household recycling centres in Antrim and Newtownabbey are to be reduced in a bid to cut costs, it has been agreed....
Jan 7


ANB Councillors considers changes at household recycling centres in bid to save £40K
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors will consider a reduction in household recycling centre opening hours during a meeting of the borough...
Jan 4


ANB Councillors to consider reducing leisure centre opening hours during public and bank holidays
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors will be asked to consider reducing leisure centre opening hours during public and bank holidays as...
Jan 3


ANB Council warns of “challenging fiscal conditions” ahead of rate-setting process for borough
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has warned of “challenging fiscal conditions” as it considers its financial position ahead of...
Dec 14, 2024


Holiday park plans for rural Co Antrim
Site plan for holiday park situated outside Antrim. A planning application has been submitted to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council...
Dec 13, 2024


Councillors agree ticket price hike for Enchanted Winter Garden event for non-residents
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to increase the cost of admission to next year’s Enchanted Winter Garden event for...
Dec 9, 2024


ANB Council facilities temporarily closed due to Storm Darragh
In response to the anticipated severe weather conditions brought by Storm Darragh this weekend, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council...
Dec 6, 2024


ANBCouncil agrees latest money raising measure - increasing burial and cremation charges
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to increase burial and cremation charges. The council’s Operations Committee approved the...
Dec 5, 2024


ANB Council set to introduce new charges in car parks and hourly rate increases
Castle Street Car Park, Antrim. Charges are to be introduced at four car parks in Antrim and Newtownabbey in April bringing in additional...
Dec 4, 2024


ANB Council agree to reduce number of caddy liners supplied to households as cost cutting measure
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to reduce the number of caddy liners supplied to households in the borough in a bid to...
Dec 3, 2024


ANB Councillors set to consider changes to household waste services in bid to cut costs
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors are to consider making changes to household waste services this week in a bid to cut costs....
Dec 2, 2024


Two people helped by Fire Service from house after arson attack in Antrim
Police are investigating an arson attack on a property in Antrim overnight. It's believed that flammable liquid was poured on the front...
Nov 30, 2024
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