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Things got “hot and heavy” behind closed doors as MEA councillors debated highest rate hike in NI
It was a marathon three hour session at The Braid on Monday night (12th February) as councillors met to discuss setting the rate for...
Feb 13, 2024


Council Officers understood to be proposing Rate increase of 9.97% in Mid and East Antrim
It is understood Mid and East Antrim Borough Council officers are recommending an increase of 9.97% ahead of this evening's meeting to...
Feb 12, 2024


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


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


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


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


Police in attendance at security alert in Co Antrim
Police are currently at the scene of a security alert following the discovery of a suspicious object in the Hope Street area of Larne....
Feb 5, 2024


PSNI announce new District Commander for Mid and East Antrim
Pictured Superintendent Ian McCormick The Police Service of Northern Ireland is delighted to announce that Superintendent Ian McCormick...
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 & East Antrim Council does u-turn on recently introduced car park charges
Mid and East Antrim Council has confirmed today, Friday 2nd February, it set to reverse the recent introduction of car parking charges at...
Feb 2, 2024


Discover Equine Apprenticeships with CAFRE
Pictured Stuart Crawford (trainer), J J Slevin (jockey) and CAFRE Level 2 Equine Apprentice, Jack Johnson with Dorking Cock, a...
Feb 2, 2024


Glamping park plan for paintball facility in Co Antrim
Site plan for the proposed glamping park in County Antrim. A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Feb 1, 2024


Police appeal for information after shop set on fire
Police in Mid & East Antrim are appealing for witnesses following a fire at a commercial premises in the Point Street area of Larne last...
Feb 1, 2024


Date set for £6.1m refurbishment works to commence at Carnfunnock
Plans for new bike park at Carnfunnock, County Antrim Work on a £6.1m refurbishment of Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne is...
Jan 29, 2024


Free funding information roadshow for community and voluntary groups across Mid and East Antrim
Members of Larne Community Cluster with the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Ald. Gerardine Mulvenna Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in...
Jan 28, 2024


Northern Ireland grassroots sports projects to receive nearly £6 million in funding
Representatives from Wellington Rec FC in Larne As part of the continued drive to get more people active, the UK Government and the Irish...
Jan 27, 2024
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