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Plans for a new leisure centre in Ballycastle have taken a step forward
Site location (in white) for new Ballycastle Leisure Centre Plans for a new leisure centre in Ballycastle have taken a step forward....
Aug 4, 2023


Council approves new ball stop fence at Showgrounds
Ballymena Showgrounds. (Image: INPHO/Evan Logan) A Mid and East Antrim councillor has highlighted the need for a ball stop fence around...
Aug 4, 2023


MEA Council supports motion highlighting frustration over lack of grass cutting and maintenance
Overgrown hedges on the A26 Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has supported a motion highlighting “frustration” over lack of...
Aug 3, 2023


Children learn all about their local environment at this year’s Biodiversity University
Chris Wood, Woodland Engagement Officer, Parks and Open Spaces Development Team, MEABC, and Johnny Topley, Regional Sustainability...
Aug 2, 2023


Councillors to get a flavour of Dulse and Yellowman in study visit to Ould Lammas Fair
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council’s Ballyclare May Fair Working Group is taking part in a “study visit” to this year’s Ould Lammas Fair in...
Aug 2, 2023


MEA Council launches new Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 2023-27
(L-R): Catherine Hunter, Environmental Education Officer MEABC, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, Claire...
Aug 1, 2023


Royal Air Force Band to perform concert at TheBraid Arts Centre, Ballymena
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to be hosting a concert by The Band of the Royal Air Force College at The Braid Arts...
Jul 31, 2023


Number of MEA councillors unite in opposition to introduction of car parking charges
Carrickfergus councillors have united in their opposition to the planned introduction of charges at at one of the last remaining free car...
Jul 30, 2023


NI woman inspired by grandmother to launch revolutionary medical dermatology business
Pragya Sharma (second from left) launching her business venture Gran Lab. Pragya Sharma has drawn on her passion for medicine...
Jul 30, 2023


Tour guide training to boost tourism within Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has begun recruiting for its next tour guide training programme -to enable enthusiastic locals from...
Jul 30, 2023


Mid and East Antrim school uniform scheme – collection points open this August
Families who wish to avail of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s School Uniform Scheme will be able to arrange collection from one of...
Jul 28, 2023


MEA Mayor referred to council’s new Standards Committee over bonfire meeting
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna has been referred to the borough council’s new Standards Committee over the...
Jul 28, 2023


Refurbished play park named after Co Antrim teen Hannah Morgan
A refurbished play park in Carrick’s Woodburn estate is to be named in memory of a teenager who sadly passed away last year. Hannah...
Jul 27, 2023


Mayor of Mid and East Antrim announces charities for term
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, with Thomas Hamilton and members of the ‘This is Me’ Dementia Friendly choir....
Jul 27, 2023


“Selfish actions” costing ratepayers – Cllr Jamieson on fly-tipping in Broughshane
Braid Councillor Christopher Jamieson (TUV) has appealed for information after an incident of fly-tipping in Broughshane. The incident...
Jul 26, 2023


Time running out to apply for the next Mid & East Antrim Transport Academy!
(L-R) Chris Ward (Workforce Training), Norman Sterritt (Joint Chair, MEA LMP), Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna,...
Jul 26, 2023


Mid & East Antrim Council back £250k funding bid for new 3G pitch
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to support a £250k funding bid for a new 3G pitch at Wellington Rec Football Club in Larne....
Jul 25, 2023


Ulster Bar Corner is officially opened in Antrim
L-R: Jacqui Dixon MBE, Chief Executive of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Cllr Roisin Lynch, Alderman John Smyth, Mayor of...
Jul 21, 2023


Antrim's Six Mile Festival shines a spotlight on local musical talent
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper is joined by Chris Flynn, The Junction Leisure and Retail Park and Deano Kelly...
Jul 21, 2023


Community unites against invasive species at Antrim Lough Shore
The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Rosie Kinnear is joined by volunteers at the Balsam Bashing event at Antrim Lough Shore Park. Following the...
Jul 20, 2023
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