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Christmas events to spread festive cheer across Causeway Coast and Glens
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is excited to bring a fantastic array of Christmas cheer to a town near you, commencing this...
Nov 7, 2024


Secretary of State visits Antrim to back Poppy Appeal and explore award-winning Castle Gardens
Secretary of State, The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP touring Antrim Castle Gardens with (L-R) Chief Executive of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough...
Nov 6, 2024


Councillors warned of 'financial implications' of increased gritting
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has been asked for two local villages to be added to its gritting schedule. Speaking at a meeting...
Nov 5, 2024


MEA Councillors raise replacement of forgotten railings on east Antrim coast
Rusty seafront railings on the east Antrim coast have been brought to the attention of Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Roads...
Oct 28, 2024


Proposed redevelopment 'aims to ensure a fit for purpose campus' at Greenmount in Co Antrim
CGI views of proposed Central Hub at the new Greenmount Campus in County Antrim Planning permission for a the proposed redevelopment of...
Oct 27, 2024


Belfast councillors reverse decision to permit Botanic Ice event this winter after local pressure
A decision to approve a special “Christmas Ice Experience” at Botanic Gardens this winter has been reversed after pressure from local...
Oct 24, 2024


Doagh EUROSPAR expansion refused over concerns for Ballyclare town centre
A proposed extension to a EUROSPAR outlet in Doagh was refused by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee at a...
Oct 24, 2024


Hopes that thousands of visitors will be attracted as Armed Forces Day confirmed for Causeway Coast & Glens
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has confirmed that Armed Forces Day 2026 will take place in the Borough. At a Coronation...
Oct 23, 2024


No free use of council facilities in Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed that there should be no free use of council facilities on the grounds of equality. They have...
Oct 22, 2024


Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween in Antrim and Newtownabbey!
Emily Audley and Ruby Doyle get a spooky sneak peek of Mossley Mill’s Pumpkin Patch, joined by the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey,...
Oct 22, 2024


Plans submitted for new £14M Go fuel complex and LCC HQ in Co Antrim
A planning application has been submitted to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for a new £14m filling station complex at The...
Oct 19, 2024


Approval for Ballymena solar farm “the size of 93 football pitches” despite 72 objections
A planning application for a solar farm outside Ballymena was granted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee at a...
Oct 17, 2024


From toilet seats to office chairs - MEA Council plans reveal change of use for Wellington Court
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has submitted plans which will see the former Wellington Court toilets repurposed into space for...
Oct 16, 2024


Return of Pipe Championship to Portrush
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has welcomed plans for the return of a Pipe Band and Drum Majors Championship to Portrush. In...
Oct 16, 2024


Minister Muir visits Ballymena based businesses
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA pictured with NIFDA Executive Director Michael Bell and Cranswick Country Foods Technical Manager Kathryn...
Oct 16, 2024


Councillors divided over £100k festive switch-on sites in Antrim & Newtownabbey
A festive programme costing almost £100,000 was approved at a meeting of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Community Development...
Oct 16, 2024


ANBCouncil introducing new booking system for vans at recycling centres
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Newwpark household recycling centre in Antrim. A booking system for medium to large vans is to...
Oct 14, 2024


Causeway Coast and Glens ‘Halloween Happenings’ returns for spooky fun across four locations
Spooky season is officially here, and the residents of Causeway Coast and Glens can expect some frightfully fun activities as ‘Halloween...
Oct 14, 2024


Christmas Ice Experience planned for Botanic Gardens Belfast
Botanic Gardens is to provide a special “Christmas Ice Experience” this winter and into the new year. A Belfast Council committee...
Oct 12, 2024


£4.4m funding secured to deliver peacebuilding projects in Antrim and Newtownabbey
The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey is joined by members of the Antrim and Newtownabbey PEACEPLUS Partnership to announce £4.4m funding...
Oct 12, 2024
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