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Mid & East Antrim Council extends vegetable oil fuel trial despite higher costs and break-in setback
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to continue with a trial of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) in a further three vehicles...
May 30, 2025


Basic allowance for councillors rises to £18,329 following Executive review
Mid and East Antrim’s council chamber Mid and East Antrim councillors have noted a pay rise which has been approved by the Northern...
May 30, 2025


‘Invest more, export more’: Economic call to action for Mid and East Antrim
Invest NI has its regional office based at Ecos Hub, in Ballymena More businesses in Mid and East Antrim need to export, councillors have...
May 30, 2025


Easier bin collection plan approved for elderly and disabled residents in Mid and East Antrim
More residents in Mid and East Antrim look set to benefit from assisted bin lifts after an updated policy was approved. The borough...
May 28, 2025


Councillors take charge of flag flying at Mid and East Antrim War Memorials
A decision on the flying of flags at Mid and East Antrim’s war memorials is to be made by councillors in the future, it has been agreed....
May 28, 2025


Mid and East Antrim Council expands public question time with remote access option
Mid and East Antrim councillors have approved an updated protocol for the public to ask questions at meetings of the borough council. The...
May 27, 2025


Mid & East Antrim Council backs ‘Caleb’s Cause’ for post-19 education plans for young adults with SEN
Caleb, whose mother Alma White, founded the Caleb’s Cause NI campaign Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has come out in support of...
May 27, 2025


Making memories in Mid and East Antrim: Industrial Heritage Week returns for 2025
Yarding mahogany logs at Curran Saw Mills, which will feature at an exhibition during MEA Industrial Heritage Week 2025. Mid and East...
May 27, 2025


MEA in Bloom 2025: Community competitions launched to beautify borough and boost biodiversity
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has officially opened entries for the 2025 Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Competitions ,...
May 26, 2025


Mid and East Antrim celebrates first Medical Administration Training Academy graduates
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey pictured with graduates of the Medical Administration Training Academy, and...
May 23, 2025


MEA councillors pay tribute to former Deputy Mayor Robin Cherry MBE with minute’s silence
The late former Ballymena Deputy Mayor Robin Cherry MBE Mid and East Antrim councillors stood to observe a minute’s silence in tribute...
May 22, 2025


New 3G Pitches Enhance Community Sports in Mid and East Antrim
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey officially opens the refurbished pitch facilities in Sunnylands along with...
May 22, 2025


MEA parade to honour North Irish Horse heroes of the Battle of the Hitler Line
The legacy of one of Northern Ireland’s most distinguished military regiments will be honoured this month as the North Irish Horse...
May 21, 2025


Charity dinner pays tribute to late Alderman Beth Adger MBE in Mid and East Antrim
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey with Interim Chief Executive for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Valerie...
May 19, 2025


MEA Council approves village link path to boost local walkways and heritage access
The River Maine that runs between Galgorm and Gracehill, Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee has approved...
May 16, 2025


Northern Ireland’s newest World Heritage Site presented with official UNESCO Certificates
(L-R): Mid and East Antrim Borough Council team pic – left to right: Ross Hickey, Arts & Culture Manager, Jonathan McGrandle, Acting...
May 16, 2025


Planning permission granted for social housing in Clough despite local objections
Planning permission for new social housing outside Ballymena was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning...
May 15, 2025


Ribbon cut on exciting new inclusive play park at Fisherwick, Ballymena
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey, was joined by local elected members, Council officers, the play park designers,...
May 15, 2025


Mid & East Antrim retains fortnightly bin collections amid return to blue bin co-mingled recycling
Mid and East Antrim households will retain fortnightly collections following a return to mixed dry recycling bin collections, ...
May 13, 2025


Mid & East Antrim Council endorses Cllr Maeve Donnelly’s call for improved post-19 SEN provision
Alliance Councillor Maeve Donnelly Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has passed a motion calling for significant improvements in...
May 13, 2025
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