top of page

NEWS


Event takes place in MEA to commemorate 80th anniversary of the Battle for the Hitler Line
Images: McAuley Multimedia. The 80th anniversary of the Battle for the Hitler Line was commemorated in Mid and East Antrim this weekend....
May 18, 2024


Full plans submitted for redevelopment of the 191-acre Carnfunnock Country Park
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce that the full planning application has now been submitted for the...
May 18, 2024


Castle Tower students celebrated following successful horticultural placements with MEA Council
Mayor with Castle Tower students, teaching staff and staff from Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Team who have facilitated the placements....
May 10, 2024


Carrick to commemorate 80th anniversary of major battle
The 80th anniversary of the Battle for the Hitler Line will be commemorated in Carrickfergus on 17 and 18 May 2024. The Battle for the...
May 7, 2024


Free compost for householders across Mid and East Antrim
To celebrate International Compost Awareness Week,which is taking place from 5-11 May, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are teaming up...
May 5, 2024


Newly qualified tour guides strengthen Mid and East Antrim’s tourism offering
Mayor of Mid & East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, presented certificates to newly qualified Tour Guides from both the Ballymena...
May 3, 2024


Council’s Amplify business mentoring helps boost economy by £31.85m and supports 1007 local jobs
Pictured (L-R): Des Gartland, Invest NI, Mary Laverty, Invest NI, Zsolt Bohar, Green Fingers Family, Grainne O'Neill, Business Client...
Apr 30, 2024


Win for people power as Clough’s newly refurbished play park is opened
It was a win for people power and fun for all the community as Clough play park opened last week following refurbishment work backed by...
Apr 30, 2024


Council puts plot of land in Ballymena on market for £1.2M
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has put a three-acre plot of land at a visitor attraction in Ballymena on the market for £1.2m. The...
Apr 26, 2024


Leisure Centre upgrade plans in Mid and East Antrim
Larne Leisure swimming pool Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been tendering for the refurbishment of the ‘wet’ changing rooms at...
Apr 26, 2024


Mattresses are 'a safety precaution' say Craigyhill bonfire builders
Craigyhill Bonfire rising in 2023. (Images: Bill Guiller) Mattresses brought to a bonfire site at Larne’s Craigyhill estate are to be...
Apr 24, 2024


Ballymena benefits from significant Public Realm makeover
Pictured with Mayor, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna is Kathryn Campbell and Teresa Campbell (Department for Communities Regional Development...
Apr 16, 2024


Mayor welcomes Dowds Group to new Ballymena headquarters
L-R: Gerard and Angela Dowds, Hector and Bernie Dowds, Julian McCamphill (Group Operations Director), Veronica and John Francis Dowds,...
Apr 16, 2024


Dog Park included in £7M refurbishment of Carnfunnock Country Park
A dog park is included in plans for the regeneration of Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne following public consultation. A public...
Apr 15, 2024


Help dig deep into heritage this May in Mid and East Antrim!
The Community Archaeology Programme NI (CAPNI) are visiting Shaftesbury Park in Carrickfergus this May to undertake a community dig – and...
Apr 13, 2024


MEA Council acknowledges concern over “persistent dereliction issue” in Larne
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has acknowledged a “persistent dereliction issue” within Larne town centre during the past four...
Apr 12, 2024


Approval for stately castle wedding venues in Co Antrim
Glenarm Castle Estate, County Antrim A venue at Glenarm Castle Estate has been approved by Mid and East Antrim councillors for weddings...
Apr 11, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Council progress bonfires position behind closed doors
Images: Matt Connolly, MSC Media Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has formally confirmed it “does not regulate or give permission for...
Apr 10, 2024


Public puts rates questions to Mid and East Antrim Council
Twenty-three queries were received from members of the public for the first question and answer session to be held by Mid and East Antrim...
Apr 9, 2024


£13.4M residential development approved by Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
Plans for a new family-focused neighbourhood on the Belfast Road in Carrickfergus have been approved by Mid & East Antrim Borough...
Apr 6, 2024
bottom of page





