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Ballymena flat linked to murder of Chloe Mitchell set for demolition, confirms Housing Executive
The shuttered up James Street flat, and pictured, Chloe Mitchell who was murdered in the property. The Housing Executive has confirmed...
May 14, 2025


Mid and East Antrim Council supports motion for stronger private renter protections
Councillor Aaron Skinner and Councillor Chelsea Harwood Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has formally backed a motion from Alliance...
May 13, 2025


Green light for twenty new homes in Portglenone
Housing design for some of the new homes in Portglenone Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has granted planning permission for new...
May 8, 2025


Northern Ireland Water’s delays hinder Ballymena housing and economic progress, says MLA
North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston speaking in the Northern Ireland Assembly In a passionate address to the Northern Ireland Assembly,...
May 3, 2025


Mid & East Antrim Council answers questions around introduction of blue bin co-mingled recycling
After it was revealed last week that Mid and East Antrim Borough Council decided, in a closed-door meeting, to phase out kerbside...
Apr 20, 2025


Plans to convert former Scouts Hall into home in North Antrim
Plans for a dwelling at a former Scout Hall have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. The recently-submitted plans...
Apr 17, 2025


House prices in Mid and East Antrim increase by 5.3%
The Northern Ireland housing market made a strong start to 2025, with approximately 6,200 agreed sales in the first three months of the...
Apr 16, 2025


ANB Councillors approve £1,000 penalty for landlords in breach of electrical safety standards
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved a £1,000 penalty for landlords who are in breach of electrical safety standards in the...
Apr 8, 2025


Clough social housing development decision deferred over privacy and shadowing concerns
Site plan and house elevations for proposed social housing development in Clough, County Antrim A decision on a new social housing...
Apr 7, 2025


Housing Executive welcomes approval to purchase homes for temporary accommodation
Housing Executive Chief Executive, Grainia Long The Housing Executive has welcomed approval from the Minister for Communities for its...
Mar 26, 2025


New supported living apartments open in Ballymena, bringing hope and independence
Deputy Mayor Councillor Bréanainn Lyness and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt cut the ribbon, officially opening the new supported living...
Mar 26, 2025


Colin Crawford MLA welcomes Housing Executive roof replacements in Drumtara
Ulster Unionist MLA Colin Crawford and Cllr Alan Barr pictured with local residents as work gets underway in Drumtara. Colin Crawford...
Mar 25, 2025


Choice Housing to celebrate five-year Good Relations initiative with Country Fest in Ballymena
Choice Housing, one of Northern Ireland’s largest housing associations, is set to host a vibrant Country Fest to mark the successful...
Mar 25, 2025


‘Unprecedented demand’ for temporary accommodation costs Housing Executive £39M in 12 month period
The rising demand for temporary accommodation is causing potentially unsustainable financial pressure for homelessness services in...
Mar 25, 2025


New social housing approved in Antrim despite hundreds of objections
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee has approved an application for 38 new social housing apartments in Antrim...
Mar 20, 2025


Minister announces new £153m funding programme for Co-Ownership, and raises the property value limit
Opening the door to home ownership, Minister Gordon Lyons with Co-Ownership Director of Finance Andrew Shott and Chief Executive Mark...
Mar 20, 2025


Sixty-five new homes planned in proximity to listed church in Mid & East Antrim
St John’s Church, Ballycarry, County Antrim A proposal of application notice has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for...
Feb 28, 2025


North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston raises concerns over housing crisis in Assembly Debate
North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston Timothy Gaston, MLA for North Antrim, addressed the Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday,...
Feb 27, 2025


Approval for 80-dwelling social & affordable housing development in Coleraine
A new 80-dwelling social housing development in Coleraine has been approved by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. Members approved...
Feb 26, 2025


Green light for 34 new homes near Ballyclare
Some of the house types proposed fur the new development Planning permission has been granted for 34 new homes outside Ballyclare between...
Feb 24, 2025
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