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Decision deferred: Inevitable councillor allowance rise delayed
An annual increase in the basic allowance for councillors, worth over £400, was deferred at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Feb 18


Two arrests following PCTF searches in Co Antrim
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit (Paramilitary Crime Task Force), supported by Tactical...
Feb 18


Tourism Academy awards over 50 training certifications
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, with participants from the programme and representatives from partner...
Feb 18


New Changing Places facility opened at Marine Gardens Park in Carrickfergus
The play park at Marine Gardens, Carrickfergus A new Changing Places facility at Marine Gardens Park in Carrickfergus has now...
Feb 17


Mid and East Antrim Borough Council strikes rate for 2025/26
This evening, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council struck the annual rate for 2025/26 agreeing an increase of 3.99% for both domestic and...
Feb 10


Launch of Inclusive Tourism Pilot Programme for accommodation providers
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEA) has launched a pioneering initiative designed to help certified accommodation providers in the...
Feb 9


Five new ‘Loneliness Champions’ recognised in the Borough
(L-R) Kyleigh Lough, Mae Murray Foundation, Sabrina Lynn Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Elaine Rajkumar, Good Morning...
Feb 5


Wellness Week at Mid and East Antrim Pop-Up Shops: A week of health, happiness, and savings
Starting Monday, 20 January, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is excited to announce Wellness Week, a series of free public events...
Jan 13


'Historic buildings can't just be allowed to collapse' - Council urged to take action on dereliction
Derelict building in Ballymena town centre Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been urged to take action over dereliction in...
Dec 10, 2024


Pupils scoop prize with winning ice cream design!
Eli Truesdale from Braidside Integrated Primary School with Christine Barnhill from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Karl Wilson...
Dec 8, 2024


Mid and East Antrim councillors told seaweed is causing a 'stink' for coastal residents
Rotting seaweed at the seafront is causing a stink for Carrickfergus residents, Mid and East Antrim councillors have been told. Speaking...
Dec 6, 2024


MEA residents encouraged to donate to spectacle reuse scheme
( L-R) Martin Gribben (HRC Senior Site Attendant); Karen McCormick (Antrim Coast Lions Club), Denise Abram (President of the Antrim Coast...
Dec 6, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Council announces park closures across borough due to Storm Darragh
With an amber weather warning in place this weekend, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced a number of park closures. Storm...
Dec 6, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Council seeks 'joined-up' approach on grass
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed to explore working in partnership with other agencies to get to grips with overgrown grass...
Dec 1, 2024


Enterprising Women Winter Showcase in Ballymena celebrates local female entrepreneurs
Hundreds of shoppers and visitors at the Tower Centre in Ballymena supported the Enterprising Women Winter Showcase - a festive event...
Nov 30, 2024


Police in MEA dealt with 1,800 domestic violence crimes in last year - 470 victims were male
The PSNI in Mid and East Antrim has dealt with 1,800 domestic violence crimes during the past year. A total of 470 victims were male, an...
Nov 22, 2024


Carrickfergus set to welcome American college band!
The Boston Merrimack College Band will be taking to the streets of Carrickfergus to play a medley of musical hits when they rock into the...
Nov 22, 2024


Capture Christmas across Mid and East Antrim this weekend!
The festive fun continues across the Borough this weekend when Carrickfergus and Larne will come alive with sparkle, music and cheer at...
Nov 18, 2024


Douglas & Grahame employee reaches half century milestone in menswear
Christine McMurran pictured holding her first contract of employment with Douglas & Grahame, dated 1974. As Carrickfergus-headquartered...
Nov 16, 2024


Develop your own business through the Enterprise Pathways Programme
Oran Dorman owner of Dorman’s Driving School, learner driver Matt and Sean Keenan, MEA Economic Development Officer. Mid and East Antrim...
Nov 16, 2024
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