top of page

NEWS


“Disgusting” – traders rage after ANB council cancels Ballyclare Christmas market at short notice
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has defended a decision to cancel an outdoor market which was due to have been held in Ballyclare...
Nov 15, 2024


Co Antrim charity dedicated to supporting teens with Autism receives prestigious King’s Award
County Antrim based ‘All About Us - ASD Teens’ have been recognised for their fantastic work, being awarded The King’s Award for...
Nov 14, 2024


£1.45M ‘Living over shops’ scheme set to be rolled out in Randalstown and Ballyclare
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved the second phase of a £1.45m ‘Living over the Shops’ scheme which will be extended to...
Nov 13, 2024


SPACE officially opens in the heart of Antrim Town
Have you noticed all the recent buzz around Antrim Town? There has been plenty of excitement about the new 16,000 sq/ft flexible, modern...
Nov 13, 2024


Fine and community service for owner of a dog that attacked a person and a dog
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has successfully brought charges under the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (as amended)...
Nov 11, 2024


Exciting opportunities for service users as Northern Trust joins DoE’s Award/Joint Award Initiative
Representatives of The Duke of Edinburgh Award/Joint Award Initiative pictured at Rathmoyle Resource Centre in Ballycastle with staff...
Nov 10, 2024


Step into the season with magical Christmas light switch on events across Antrim & Newtownabbey
As the festive season approaches, the borough of Antrim & Newtownabbey is set to dazzle with its series of enchanting Christmas Light...
Nov 8, 2024


Secretary of State visits Antrim to back Poppy Appeal and explore award-winning Castle Gardens
Secretary of State, The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP touring Antrim Castle Gardens with (L-R) Chief Executive of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough...
Nov 6, 2024


Councillors warned of 'financial implications' of increased gritting
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has been asked for two local villages to be added to its gritting schedule. Speaking at a meeting...
Nov 5, 2024


National Lottery grants awarded in Co Antrim as new multi-million pound funding programme announced
Con Magees GAC, All Stars celebration event for adults with additional needs. The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded...
Nov 3, 2024


Doagh EUROSPAR expansion refused over concerns for Ballyclare town centre
A proposed extension to a EUROSPAR outlet in Doagh was refused by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee at a...
Oct 24, 2024


Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween in Antrim and Newtownabbey!
Emily Audley and Ruby Doyle get a spooky sneak peek of Mossley Mill’s Pumpkin Patch, joined by the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey,...
Oct 22, 2024


Plans submitted for new £14M Go fuel complex and LCC HQ in Co Antrim
A planning application has been submitted to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for a new £14m filling station complex at The...
Oct 19, 2024


Councillors divided over £100k festive switch-on sites in Antrim & Newtownabbey
A festive programme costing almost £100,000 was approved at a meeting of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Community Development...
Oct 16, 2024


ANBCouncil introducing new booking system for vans at recycling centres
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Newwpark household recycling centre in Antrim. A booking system for medium to large vans is to...
Oct 14, 2024


£4.4m funding secured to deliver peacebuilding projects in Antrim and Newtownabbey
The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey is joined by members of the Antrim and Newtownabbey PEACEPLUS Partnership to announce £4.4m funding...
Oct 12, 2024


Antrim & Newtownabbey Council’s buildings valued at £214m with £7.2m remaining in general fund
Antrim Civic Centre Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s buildings have been valued at £214m, the Audit and Risk Committee has been...
Oct 11, 2024


ANBCouncil seeks to grant additional leave to employees after achieving UK Council of the Year 2024
Representatives and councillors from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors will be asked to grant...
Oct 6, 2024


Muir announces £2.6 million funding for Antrim and Newtownabbey to extend home recycling service
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir with Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
Oct 4, 2024


We are not building enough homes in Northern Ireland: Councillors updated on housing stock
Seventeen new housing association homes have been completed in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough between March and August, councillors have...
Oct 1, 2024
bottom of page





