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Plans for new training academy and accommodation as Hutchinson sees continued growth
Plans for the expansion of a Kilrea engineering company, including a new training academy, have been submitted to Causeway Coast and...
Mar 31, 2024


Factory extension plans approved representing £9.5M investment in Co Antrim
Computer generated image showing factory extension and new office block from site entrance. Causeway Coast and Glens councillors have...
Mar 30, 2024


Ballymoney Spring Fair brings two days of free carnival fun this April!
The much-anticipated Ballymoney Spring Fair makes its return on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th April. Enjoy two days of free live music,...
Mar 29, 2024


Dog control in place from Ballintoy to White Park Bay helps all enjoy their visit
Council will introduce a new dog control order on lands between Ballintoy and Whitepark Bay from the 1st April 2024. Causeway Coast and...
Mar 27, 2024


MEA arrangements for bin collections, household recycling centres and public toilets over Easter
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council would like to advise residents of upcoming arrangements for bin and kerbside box collections, as...
Mar 26, 2024


Council grants entertainments licence as plans shape up for Shane’s Castle Steam Rally
An entertainments licence for Shanes Castle Steam Rally was approved by Antrim and Newtowbabbey Borough Council at a meeting on Monday...
Mar 26, 2024


Plans progress for new lights on Viaduct after council’s concerns over health and safety
Randalstown Viaduct (Image: whileonourtravels) A project to illuminate Randalstown Viaduct has taken a step forward after a tender was...
Mar 25, 2024


Business Forum outlines concerns over MEA Council ‘failings’ as it calls on Minister to intervene
(Inset): Brian McRandal Chair of the Business Forum Larne Business Forum has confirmed key details of its letter to Gordon Lyons MLA...
Mar 25, 2024


Business Forum writes to Minister on ‘strategic weaknesses’ of MEA Council’s rate setting process
Larne Business Forum has confirmed it has asked Gordon Lyons MLA Minister for Communities to consider reforms of the rate setting process...
Mar 24, 2024


Housing development plans considered for site of pub in Ballymena
Outline planning permission has been sought for a new housing development on the site of a former pub and restaurant in Ballymena. Under...
Mar 24, 2024


Plans to breathe new life into 300-year-old landmark building to see return of ‘new’ Misty Burn
Plans appear to be afoot to breathe new life into a local 300-year-old landmark building after a planning application was submitted in...
Mar 23, 2024


RED ARROWS set to dazzle at Armed Forces Day with Diamond Nine display
The Red Arrows are set to dazzle at this year’s Armed Forces Day at Jordanstown, Loughshore Park on Saturday 22 June, with a new nine...
Mar 23, 2024


Claims against council increase following summer schemes
Claims against Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council increase after the local authority’s annual summer schemes, councillors were told...
Mar 23, 2024


ANBCouncil urged to meet needs of the most vulnerable as community fridge network launches
Members of Antrim and Newtownabbey Community Fridge Network. An independent member of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Audit and...
Mar 23, 2024


Council agree to takeover maintenance of temporary skatepark in Portrush
Skateboarding at Station Square, Portrush. Image: Maureen Kane Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will take full responsibility for...
Mar 22, 2024


A household in Mid and East Antrim could save £1,000 a year by using all the food they buy
Recycle Now and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are launching a new campaign to encourage homes in Mid and East Antrim to use all the...
Mar 22, 2024


Permission granted for £6M waste treatment plant in Antrim despite 223 objections
Elevations of the modified thermal recovery building and (inset) 3MW combined heat and power plant. Planning permission has been granted...
Mar 21, 2024


Business Forum requests extraordinary audit of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s finances
Brian McRandal, chair, Larne Business Forum Larne Business Forum has written to Communities Minister Gordon Lyons requesting an...
Mar 20, 2024


Residential proposal will restore 'domestic function' to 1790 property in Toome
Current view to site from Main Street, Toome, and (inset) proposed elevations with arched entrance to development. A planning application...
Mar 19, 2024


Councillors ask why Mid & East Antrim’s household recycling rate is worsening
Most other NI councils use one blue wheelie bin with items sorted elsewhere, apart from Mid & East Antrim, and Newtownabbey. Food amounts...
Mar 18, 2024
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