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“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


Team appointed for £24M i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre in Ballymena
Pictured at the official announcement of the design team was (L-R) Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE with Gerard...
Sep 10, 2024


Browns Bay toilet plan in pipeline after seven-year wait
A business case for a replacement toilet block at a popular beach outside Larne was approved behind closed doors at last month’s meeting...
Sep 10, 2024


Emergency Services Day marked in Mid and East Antrim
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Beth Adger MBE with guests at the 999 Emergency Services Day event in Ballymena. Included are...
Sep 9, 2024


Green light for proposed new distribution centre on site of former Courtaulds factory in Co Antrim
A proposed new distribution centre on the site of the former Courtaulds factory in Carrickfergus was approved at a meeting of Mid and...
Sep 5, 2024


Merchant Navy Day marked in Mid and East Antrim
Mayor Alderman Beth Adger MBE raising the flag for Merchant Navy Day Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has marked national Merchant...
Sep 3, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Farm watch Scheme hosts sign-up event at Ballymena Livestock Market
Mid and East Antrim PCSP’s (Policing and Community Safety Partnerships) Farm Watch Scheme is set to host a significant community event...
Aug 22, 2024


Gaston welcomes start to drainage works at Ballee Cemetery
North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has welcomed the beginning of drainage works by council at Ballee Cemetery in Ballymena. Families who...
Aug 22, 2024


Ballymena charity secures land to build retreat lodge for families impacted by Spina Bifida
Location of the proposed site for the retreat lodge Ballymena based charity LoveHope&Faith are excited after securing land in Ballymena...
Aug 21, 2024


Carnlough’s sporting facilities refurbishment complete!
Eamon McMullan MEABC, Catherine Black MEABC, Patricia McConnell - Carnlough Community Association, Anthea Owens DAERA, Ald Gerardine...
Aug 20, 2024
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