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3 days ago

'Historic buildings can't just be allowed to collapse' - Council urged to take action on dereliction

Derelict building in Ballymena town centre Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been urged to take action over dereliction in...

4 days ago

Enforcement officers issue two fixed penalties for dog fouling despite calls for more robust response

Just two fixed penalties were issued by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for dog fouling during a recent six-month period despite...

5 days ago

Man sentenced after pleading guilty to animal welfare and puppy breeding offences

Mr Nigel Hunter, Woodside Road, Ballymena, was sentenced at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on 29 November 2024, after previously pleading...

5 days ago

Pupils scoop prize with winning ice cream design!

Eli Truesdale from Braidside Integrated Primary School with Christine Barnhill from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Karl Wilson...

Dec 6

Mid and East Antrim councillors told seaweed is causing a 'stink' for coastal residents

Rotting seaweed at the seafront is causing a stink for Carrickfergus residents, Mid and East Antrim councillors have been told. Speaking...

Dec 6

MEA residents encouraged to donate to spectacle reuse scheme

( L-R) Martin Gribben (HRC Senior Site Attendant); Karen McCormick (Antrim Coast Lions Club), Denise Abram (President of the Antrim Coast...

Dec 6

Council agrees to accept more cash from asylum seeker dispersal funding

Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to accept a further £15,000 asylum seeker dispersal funding from The Northern Ireland...

Dec 6

Mid and East Antrim Council announces park closures across borough due to Storm Darragh

With an amber weather warning in place this weekend, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced a number of park closures. Storm...

Dec 5

New gazebo unveiled for community in Cullybackey!

(Front Row L-R) - Buick Primary School children, Mayor and Diamond Primary School children. (Back Row 2) - Georgina Peacock; Paul...

Dec 2

Query over increased sewage output at Braid as plans passed for more offices & town centre toilets

A public toilet will be returned to Ballymena town centre after an application was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough...

Dec 1

Mid and East Antrim Council seeks 'joined-up' approach on grass

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed to explore working in partnership with other agencies to get to grips with overgrown grass...

Nov 29

Woman receives custodial sentence for allowing dog to suffer and starve to death in garden

Penny Gove aged 37, of Linn Road, Larne was sentenced at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 27 November, after previously pleading...

Nov 29

Co Antrim woman sentenced after pleading guilty to allowing her two dogs to suffer

Tarra Stewart aged 31, formerly of Gardenmore Place, Larne was sentenced at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 27 November, after...

Nov 25

Fourteen new homes proposed opposite Craigyhill bonfire site in Co Antrim

Site location plan and context of proposed new social housing in Larne’s Craigyhill estate. A planning application has been submitted to...

Nov 25

Council 'scoping exercise' will examine potential for new office accommodation in Ballymena

Cash-strapped Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is considering building new offices in Ballymena despite the recent financial pressure...

Nov 24

Larne Registration office and reception moves to new home in Larne Market Yard

Larne’s Registration office and reception are moving from Smiley Building to Larne Market Yard (Station Road, Larne) on 9 December 2024....

Nov 22

Carrickfergus set to welcome American college band!

The Boston Merrimack College Band will be taking to the streets of Carrickfergus to play a medley of musical hits when they rock into the...

Nov 18

Capture Christmas across Mid and East Antrim this weekend!

The festive fun continues across the Borough this weekend when Carrickfergus and Larne will come alive with sparkle, music and cheer at...

Nov 16

Develop your own business through the Enterprise Pathways Programme

Oran Dorman owner of Dorman’s Driving School, learner driver Matt and Sean Keenan, MEA Economic Development Officer. Mid and East Antrim...

Nov 13

MEA Council sees exodus of staff wanting to ‘jump ship’

Councillors have been given an update on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s voluntary redundancy scheme. The proposed severance was...

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