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Shhh-wing sets and seesaws as Mid and East Antrim promotes quiet play!
Pictured (L-R) Councillor Bethany Ferris, Fiona Surgenor (DEA Officer) and Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE. Mid...
Oct 3, 2024


Local charity submits plans for retreat in Ballymena’s Ecos Nature Park
Design image of Love Hope and Faith charity‘s proposed new retreat for children with disabilities. Images: DMC Visuals A planning...
Oct 1, 2024


New homes proposed for site of former pub outside Ballymena
Seven new homes are being proposed for the site of a former pub outside Ballymena. A planning application for outline permission has been...
Sep 30, 2024


Rubbish! Missed bin collections account for highest number of complaints to MEA Council
Bins missed during collections account for the highest number of complaints to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, a report to...
Sep 28, 2024


Mid and East Antrim’s Biodiversity University a great success!
A foraging group enjoyed exploring the Ecos Nature Park as part of the Biodiversity University programme. Children across the Borough had...
Sep 28, 2024


Post-Brexit inspection facilities at Port of Larne approved by Mid & East Antrim Council
The proposed development of new post-Brexit inspection facilities at the Port of Larne has been permitted by Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Sep 24, 2024


Tales of the Little Blue Flower – heritage exchange between Mid and East Antrim and Waterford
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE,was delighted to meet with a group of heritage practitioners from Waterford...
Sep 24, 2024


New pathway plans to provide link to Gracehill village - NI's latest UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gracehill village, Ballymena "Exciting plans" have been drawn up for an extensive new pathway that will provide a dedicated walk from...
Sep 24, 2024


MEA Council urged to "reconsider and listen to the views of the people" on Carfunnock Fun Zone
Father and son Ian and Christopher Lough The owners of Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone say they are “overwhelmed” by support from the...
Sep 23, 2024


“Massive shock” for Fun Zone operators after MEA Council terminates contract after 22 years
Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone operators Ian Lough with son Christopher. The owners of Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone shared of their “massive...
Sep 20, 2024


Councillors updated on plans in MEA including £1M greenway between Galgorm and Cullybackey
Cullybackey village Mid and East Antrim councillors have been given an update on the development of a proposed greenway between Galgorm...
Sep 19, 2024


Social housing being considered for former quarry site on Antrim coast
The potential for “affordable” housing on the site of the former quarry in Glenarm has been discussed as part of regeneration plans for...
Sep 18, 2024


“Scruffy and untidy” - Council discusses weed control across Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim councillors approved a revised herbicide use and weed control policy at a meeting of the council’s Environment and...
Sep 18, 2024


One step closer - Plans submitted for new Ballymena Leisure, Health & Wellbeing Centre
Aerial view of the proposed leisure, health and wellbeing centre building, within the wider context of the St Patrick's Regeneration site...
Sep 17, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Council awarded funding to tackle sticky issue of chewing gum on MEA’s streets
Pictured is Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE with [L-R] Clayton Redpath, Gary Murtagh, Steven McGrugan from Larne...
Sep 16, 2024


Frightful fun at Larne Halloween Hooley!
Larne Town Park will be full of spooky fun when Halloween Hooley returns on Tuesday 29 October! Dust off those broomsticks and put on...
Sep 16, 2024


Hope as City Deal Funding “unaffected” for projects in Mid and East Antrim
There is hope today (Sunday 15 September) that UK Government City Deal Funding will continue for a number of major projects across Mid...
Sep 15, 2024


Disappointment after UK Government halts funding for Northern Ireland City Deals amid spending review
A visit by Economy Minister this week to the site of the proposed i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre in Ballymena which is funded by the...
Sep 13, 2024


Mid and East Antrim councillors accept £50K funding for refugees and asylum seekers
Mid and East Antrim councillors have accepted an offer of £50,000 funding from The Executive Office (TEO) for refugees and asylum seekers...
Sep 12, 2024


Campaigners celebrate after MEA “council climbdown” in case of “David and Goliath” on Cloghan Point
Cloghan Point, Whitehead on the East Antrim Coast - proposed location of a new oil terminal. (Image: Hilary McCollum) Mid and East Antrim...
Sep 11, 2024
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