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Eleventh hour negotiations over First Citizen role in Mid & East Antrim
Local elected representatives have remained tight-lipped over the incoming Mayor of Mid and East Antrim. Negotiations were continuing...
Jun 3, 2023


Mid and East Antrim In Bloom community competitions launched
Mayor Alderman Noel Williams with members of Brighter Whitehead and Marlene Gattineau MEA Council Growing Communities Officer. After the...
Jun 2, 2023


MEA Council secure £300k to drive forward commitment to net zero across borough
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce that they have been awarded funding of up to £300,000 by Innovate UK KTN....
Jun 2, 2023


Newly elected Alliance councillor proposes to axe Bible reading from monthly council meeting
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have voted to retain a Bible reading at the start of their monthly meetings. Speaking at Antrim and...
Jun 1, 2023


Book of Condolence for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth goes on display in MEA
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council joined with the rest of the nation in mourning the passion of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on...
May 31, 2023


Gracehill World Heritage bid enters new phase with submission delivery to UNESCO
(R-L) Manus Deery, Assistant Director, Department for Communities Historic Environment Division with Dr David Johnston, Chair of...
May 31, 2023


ANBCouncil announces events to commemorate the Battle of Antrim
Beginning this weekend Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has scheduled a line-up of events to mark 225 years since the Battle of...
May 30, 2023


Fines increasing to £200 to help combat dog fouling and littering in Causeway Coast & Glens
Senior Environmental Health Officer Lynne McCullough and Environmental Warden Jerry Callan with his dog Dobie Causeway Coast and Glens...
May 29, 2023


ANBCouncil back motion to ensure veterans “get the send-off they deserve”
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has backed a motion to ensure veterans and those who have provided a front line service in the...
May 27, 2023


“Surge continues across North Antrim” – Alliance
The Alliance Party say they were proud to see a surge in support across North Antrim, following the election of John Hyland and Chelsea...
May 27, 2023


Crawford thanks Ballymena voters for their support
Newly elected UUP Ballymena Councillor Colin Crawford pictured with North Antrim MLA Robin Swann Newly elected Ulster Unionist Party...
May 26, 2023


Highly poisonous algae found at popular walking spot in Co Antrim after dog dies
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have today confirmed that a highly toxic algae has been detected on Lough Neagh's shore at Rea's...
May 25, 2023


Mayor’s praise for local schoolboy who was awarded Young Citizen of the Year
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, with with award-winning schoolboy, Lewis Rennie. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim,...
May 25, 2023


MEA Council urge public to PAWS for thought after pups were seized at Port of Larne
A multi-agency PAWS for Thought Operation between Council’s Animal Welfare Officers, DAERA Portal Staff and PSNI at the Port of Larne...
May 25, 2023


Residents and businesses advised of changes to car parking charges in Mid and East Antrim
Residents, visitors and businesses in Mid and East Antrim are being advised of changes to car parking charges in the Borough – the first...
May 23, 2023


Gun Salute at upcoming Armed Forces Day to mark The King’s Birthday
Launching the event recently was Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams with military personnel. Preparations for Armed...
May 22, 2023


Youth can move Causeway Coast & Glens Council forward – Ald Joan Baird reflects
Youth can continue to move Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council forward, according to retiring Glens UUP Alderman Joan Baird. Ald...
May 21, 2023


Drinks giant Diageo submits plans to expand its £40M factory in Co Antrim
Drinks giant Diageo has submitted plans to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for an extension to its £40m factory in Mallusk. The...
May 20, 2023


Co Antrim artist draws attention to Mental Health Awareness Week
Local artist Dionne Pollock presents the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Stephen Ross with a digital print of Mossley Mill....
May 18, 2023


Council lorry driver charged following alleged hit and run at school gates in Ballymena
Police investigating a reported hit and run collision which occurred on Monday (15th May) outside the gates of a local primary school,...
May 16, 2023
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