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ANB Council challenged on cuts to opening hours for household recycling centres
Airport Sinn Fein Councillor Annemarie Logue has challenged Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council to provide a breakdown of staff...
Mar 4


ANB Councillors set to approve proposal for new active travel projects
Walking routes to remote workplaces in Antrim and Newtownabbey are among proposed new “active travel” projects in the borough. The...
Mar 1


Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly launches Seachtain na Gaeilge with Dearbháil Uí Bhiataigh and Cassie Ní Chatháin...
Feb 28


Green light for 34 new homes near Ballyclare
Some of the house types proposed fur the new development Planning permission has been granted for 34 new homes outside Ballyclare between...
Feb 24


Plans approved for £14M filling station and fuel distribution complex at The Junction
Planning permission has been approved for a new £14m filling station and fuel distribution complex at The Junction Retail and Leisure...
Feb 19


Plans approved for extension at Ballyclare GP practice bringing further services to community
Planning drawings showing the extended premises in Ballyclare. A planning application for an extension at Ballyclare Group Practice was...
Feb 18


ANB Council approves £30,000 programme to celebrate VE Day 80 in Co Antrim
Antrim Castle Gardens. Image: Whileonourtravels Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors approved a £30,000 programme of events to mark the...
Feb 15


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
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