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Memorials will mark milestone anniversary of UDR Greenfinches
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has approved memorials and commemoration events to mark the 50th anniversary of the recruitment of...
Jan 13, 2024


Co Antrim battery facility will store power to boost National Grid
CGI of proposed battery storage facility approved for County Antrim. Permission was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Jan 12, 2024


Green light for 12 social housing apartments in Ballymena
Houses set to be demolished to make way for new apartments Planning permission for 12 social housing apartments in Harryville, Ballymena,...
Jan 12, 2024


Councillors back review of water safety across Mid & East Antrim
Lake at the Ecos Nature Park in Ballymena. Image: Peter Hayes Mid and East Antrim councillors have backed a motion for a review of water...
Jan 11, 2024


Department of Infrastructure refuses planning for Unshinagh Wind Farm in Antrim Hills
Views of the proposed windfarm from various vantage points in Carnlough. The Department for Infrastructure has today issued a Notice of...
Jan 10, 2024


Councillors in Mid & East Antrim approve pay rise
Mid and East Antrim councillors approved an allowance rise at this month’s meeting of the borough council at The Braid, in Ballymena, on...
Jan 10, 2024


MEA Council approves action plan in relation to asylum seeker support services
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has approved an action plan to fund services for asylum seekers and refugees just three months before...
Jan 9, 2024


Nominate your favourite sporting stars for the Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards 2024!
Nominations for this year’s prestigious Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards are now open – celebrating the Borough’s outstanding sporting...
Jan 8, 2024


Council to get money from trees at Carnfunnock Country Park
Tree planting at Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne will result in a payment of £1,200 per acre for Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Jan 7, 2024


Public permitted to question MEA council for the first time
Members of the public will be able to have their questions answered directly about council issues for the first time at this month’s...
Jan 5, 2024


Phone kiosk proposal in Mid and East Antrim will be first for Northern Ireland
Proposed location for a new phone kiosk outside Ulster Bank on Wellington Street. Mid and East Antrim could ring in a new era for public...
Jan 4, 2024


‘Need to Talk?’ leaflet launched in Mid & East Antrim
A new ‘Need to Talk?’ leaflet detailing key helpline numbers available to all residents in the Borough has been launched. The leaflet is...
Jan 4, 2024


Scarlett Rossborough’s mum urges community to help save park under threat of closure by MEA Council
Larne schoolgirl Scarlett Rossborough who died in a tragic road traffic accident The mother of Larne schoolgirl Scarlett Rossborough who...
Jan 2, 2024


Green light for new £24M Innovation and CleanTech Centre in Ballymena
Plans for a new i4C Innovation and CleanTech Centre to support local business and industry to innovate and the transition to net zero...
Dec 21, 2023


High five for HTA as Hydrogen Training Academy wins five accolades!
Partners from the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council-led Hydrogen Training Academy (HTA) came together recently to recognise the...
Dec 20, 2023


Mid & East Antrim Council takes a stand over “disregard” for grave policy
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed that new segments opened in Ballymena cemeteries must be retained in lawn after “disregard...
Dec 18, 2023


Christmas message from Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna The Christmas season is upon us once again – a time to celebrate, rest, support...
Dec 17, 2023


Mid & East Antrim Council faces opposition to play park closures in Borough
Windsor Play Park Whitehead residents are seeking a meeting with elected representatives over a proposal to close two play parks in the...
Dec 17, 2023


MEA Council distributes over 900 free native trees to residents marking National Tree Week 2023
Mary O'Kane Mid and East Antrim Borough Council recently marked National Tree Week 2023 by distributing over 900 free native trees to...
Dec 17, 2023


Christmas bin collection dates reminder!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council would like to remind local residents of changes to bin collection days over the festive season!...
Dec 15, 2023
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