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Residents and businesses brace themselves for “devastating” rates hike in Mid & East Antrim
Residents and businesses in Mid and East Antrim are bracing themselves for a a “devastating” rates hike of at around ten per cent when...
Feb 12, 2024


Ballymena Showgrounds earmarked for new 3G pitch
Ballymena Showgrounds. Image: Mark Cannon Nine clubs responded to a community consultation over sports pitches in Mid and East Antrim...
Feb 11, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Borough Council seeks feedback on its 2024-25 Performance Improvement Plan
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has released a draft of its Performance Improvement Plan for the period April 2024 to March 2025 and...
Feb 11, 2024


Freedom of the Borough conferred upon former ANBCouncil Chief Executive, Mrs Jacqui Dixon MBE DL
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell KStJ; Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper BEM;...
Feb 10, 2024


Community consultation event planned ahead of public realm enhancement scheme in Ballycastle
A community consultation event is being held next week by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council (CCGBC) ahead of planning proposals...
Feb 10, 2024


Love-bird gets the worm - Garden Show Ireland returns!
Roses are red, violets are blue, Spring Plant Fair and Garden Show Ireland are waiting for you! This Valentine's Day, skip the chocolates...
Feb 9, 2024


U-TURN expected by MEA Council on closure of Ballymena town centre public toilets
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is understood to be considering reopening Ballymena town centre's only local authority-owned public...
Feb 9, 2024


Not “in the name of the TUV” – Gaston hits out at 10% rates hike for Mid & East Antrim
Pictured Councillor Timothy Gaston Bannside TUV Councillor Timothy Gaston has hit out after it was revealed on Thursday (8th February)...
Feb 9, 2024


Co Antrim mother and son sentenced for animal welfare offences
A County Antrim mother and son, Ms Nicola O’Neill and Mr James McWilliams, received their sentencing at Laganside Magistrates’ Court on...
Feb 9, 2024


Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council strikes District Rate for 2024/25 financial year
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has struck its new District Rate for April 2024 – March 2025 at 6.86%. The figure, agreed by...
Feb 8, 2024


Mid and East Antrim residents set to face rates hike of around 10 per cent
Residents across Mid and East Antrim Borough are expected to be landed with a rates hike of around 10% for the year ahead. Council...
Feb 8, 2024


Walking Festival 2024 showcases spectacular Glens of Antrim
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan launches the Walking Festival 2024 alongside Kerrie McGonigle, Council’s...
Feb 8, 2024


Northern Trust reiterates commitment to Causeway Hospital amid service changes
Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) has restated its commitment to Coleraine’s Causeway Hospital as a valuable, acute hospital...
Feb 8, 2024


We would be barking mad not to – Cllr suggests doggy park plan for MEA
Coast Road DUP Councillor Andrew Clarke A Mid and East Antrim councillor is urging the local authority to include the creation of a...
Feb 7, 2024


ANBCouncil steps up to take responsibility for bathing water at Antrim despite some concerns
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to undertake bathing water responsibilities at Rea’s Wood, at Lough Neagh, in...
Feb 6, 2024


Glynn and Carnlough score new play facilities!
Plans for the MUGA in Carnlough Work is due to commence soon on the refurbishment of the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) in Carnlough and the...
Feb 5, 2024


Ballymena Registration Office moves to new home in the Braid
Council would like to remind residents that Ballymena’s Registration Office is relocating to The Braid (Bridge Street, Ballymena) this...
Feb 5, 2024


MEA Council U-turn on car park charges welcomed but decision raises questions
Broughshane Street Car Park in Ballymena, used daily before charges were introduced by Mid & East Antrim Council (left), then after...
Feb 4, 2024


Larne Business Forum welcomes reversal of car parking charges in town
Larne Business Forum today (Friday 2nd February 2024) warmly welcomed the recent decision by Mid and East Antrim Council that it has...
Feb 2, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Council puts playing fields site on market for £750K
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has placed a Ballymena playing fields site on the market with a price tag of around £750,000. Ballee...
Feb 2, 2024
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