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Green light for regeneration of seaside site that could be new wedding venue in Mid & East Antrim
View of Eglinton Barn & Yard from Glenarm Bridge, looking North East towards the site. A proposed ‘pod’ style community hub and...
Apr 5, 2024


Co Antrim man given community service and ban following brutal attack on dog
John Little aged 19, formerly of Wellington Green, Larne was sentenced at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 28 February, after...
Mar 29, 2024


MEA arrangements for bin collections, household recycling centres and public toilets over Easter
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council would like to advise residents of upcoming arrangements for bin and kerbside box collections, as...
Mar 26, 2024


Business Forum outlines concerns over MEA Council ‘failings’ as it calls on Minister to intervene
(Inset): Brian McRandal Chair of the Business Forum Larne Business Forum has confirmed key details of its letter to Gordon Lyons MLA...
Mar 25, 2024


Business Forum writes to Minister on ‘strategic weaknesses’ of MEA Council’s rate setting process
Larne Business Forum has confirmed it has asked Gordon Lyons MLA Minister for Communities to consider reforms of the rate setting process...
Mar 24, 2024


Housing development plans considered for site of pub in Ballymena
Outline planning permission has been sought for a new housing development on the site of a former pub and restaurant in Ballymena. Under...
Mar 24, 2024


Plans to breathe new life into 300-year-old landmark building to see return of ‘new’ Misty Burn
Plans appear to be afoot to breathe new life into a local 300-year-old landmark building after a planning application was submitted in...
Mar 23, 2024


A household in Mid and East Antrim could save £1,000 a year by using all the food they buy
Recycle Now and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are launching a new campaign to encourage homes in Mid and East Antrim to use all the...
Mar 22, 2024


Galgorm set for accommodation boost with planning approved for new ‘Airstream-styled’ cabins
Illustrative image with (inset) drawings of new cabins set for Galgorm. Galgorm Resort in Ballymena looks set to boost their...
Mar 21, 2024


Business Forum requests extraordinary audit of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s finances
Brian McRandal, chair, Larne Business Forum Larne Business Forum has written to Communities Minister Gordon Lyons requesting an...
Mar 20, 2024


Councillors ask why Mid & East Antrim’s household recycling rate is worsening
Most other NI councils use one blue wheelie bin with items sorted elsewhere, apart from Mid & East Antrim, and Newtownabbey. Food amounts...
Mar 18, 2024


Mayor of Mid and East Antrim celebrates Irish Language Week 2024 with special event
(Left) Mayor of MEA, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna pictured with Le Che’ile, and (right) with Irish dancers Holly Lockington, Hannah...
Mar 17, 2024


Mid & East Antrim’s sports stars celebrated at awards!
Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards winners and sponsors pictured with Lady Mary Elizabeth Peters, LG, CH, DBE. The best in local sport was...
Mar 15, 2024


Oh Baby Ultrasound Clinic grows service offering with backing of Council start-up programme
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna pictured with Phillip Gooderham, Managing Director of...
Mar 14, 2024


Community gardeners from Cullybackey and Ballystrudder celebrated at Translink Ulster in Bloom Awards
Cullybackey - Winner of the Large Village Category in Translink Ulster in Bloom 2023. Winners of the 2023 season of Translink Ulster in...
Mar 14, 2024


MEA bin collections, household recycling centre and toilet closures for upcoming public holidays
Ahead of upcoming public holidays, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has provided details for bin collections, as well as household...
Mar 13, 2024


Would you like to ask Mid and East Antrim Council a question?
Do you have a question you would like to ask your local Elected Members or an idea to help improve your area? If so, Mid and East Antrim...
Mar 13, 2024


Ardeevin reception on the move to new home in The Braid
This April, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s reception service in Ardeevin will move from its former base on Galgorm Road to The...
Mar 11, 2024


MEA Council responds to consultation on development of offshore wind farms
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has responded to a Department for the Economy consultation on the potential development of offshore...
Mar 11, 2024


Council imposes maximum fine for fly-tipping in Mid and East Antrim
Fly-tipping in Mid and East Antrim will result in a penalty of £400 after councillors approved a steeper fine at a recent meeting of the...
Mar 10, 2024
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