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MEA entrepreneurs & businesses encouraged to ‘Go Succeed’ with groundbreaking new support service
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, with Ursula O’Loughlin Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Head of Economic...
Nov 18, 2023


Barr calls for Kells play park to be retained
Councillor Alan Barr pictured at the play park in Maybin Park, Kells. Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor, Alan Barr, has called for the...
Nov 16, 2023


MEA Mayor marks World Diabetes Day 2023
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Ald. Gerardine Mulvenna pictured with representatives from Diabetes UK Northern Ireland As World Diabetes...
Nov 14, 2023


Planning permission granted for new farm shop in the Braid
The farm shop will be developed in the first roadside shed. Permission has been granted by planning officers at Mid and East Antrim...
Nov 14, 2023


600 pupils take part in innovative online Business Masterclass!
(L-R) Emma Crawford (YENI), Kamila Kubulus (runner-up), Mayor, Lena Kulinska (overall winner) In the lead-up to Global Entrepreneurship...
Nov 13, 2023


Remembrance Services held throughout the Borough to commemorate the Fallen
Mayor of Mid & East Antrim Gerardine Mulvenna pictured at the Remembrance Service at the War Memorial Park in Ballymena Remembrance...
Nov 13, 2023


More than 600 people say closure of country park is 'not acceptable'
More than 660 people have signed a petition demanding access to Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne throughout a £6.2m upgrade planned...
Nov 9, 2023


‘In Bloom’ volunteers thanked for their hard work helping to keep MEA borough beautiful
Mayor of Mid & East Antrim Gerardine Mulvenna pictured with council staff and local community volunteers Mayor of Mid and East Antrim,...
Nov 7, 2023


BESPRA Ltd expands footprint in Ballymena thanks to support from Council
Pictured with Mayor, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, is Paul McGuckin (Managing Director) and Matthew McWhinney (Design Engineer). Locally...
Nov 7, 2023


New modern £210K public convenience facility now in Glenarm
Karen O’Neill (Department for Communities Regional Development Office), Francis Wilson (Vice Chair, Glenarm Village Committee), (Eamon...
Nov 7, 2023


DUP stalwart recognised for his service to the Party and community of Ballymena
Former councillor and mayor Tommy Nicholl MBE presented with certificate by DUP Party Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Well-known local man...
Nov 5, 2023


The best bloomers recognised at Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Awards 2023!
Madeline Weir from Broughshane was crowned ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Awards winners and runners up...
Nov 5, 2023


Moy Park Biodiversity Champions learn all about their local environment at Ecos Nature Park
Staff from Moy Park Ballymena with staff of Mid & East Antrim Borough Council Mid and East Antrim Borough Council welcomed ‘Biodiversity...
Nov 2, 2023


Mayor of Mid and East Antrim marks Breast Cancer Awareness month
Mayor with representatives from Cancer Focus NI As Breast Cancer Awareness month (1-31 October) is marked across the Borough, Mayor of...
Oct 31, 2023


Mid and East Antrim Borough Council launches Shop Front Revitalisation Scheme
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council - supported by the Department for Communities – is delighted to launch a Shop Front Revitalisation...
Oct 30, 2023


Hallowena 2023 hailed a spooktacular success as over 9,000 fill People’s Park
A thrilling fireworks display capped off another fa-boo-lous Hallowena in Ballymena on Friday night! Over 9,000 residents made their way...
Oct 27, 2023


MEA Council launches pre-loved toys scheme for fifth year!
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, launching the scheme. Give pre-loved toys a new home this festive season! From...
Oct 27, 2023


Councillors back community consultation as number of play parks face closure in MEA
Mid and East Antrim councillors have backed a community consultation over the future of play parks in the borough that could result in...
Oct 25, 2023


Councillors refuse pavement café license for Carnlough pub
An application for a pavement café licence at a Carnlough pub was refused on safety grounds by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s...
Oct 25, 2023


MEA Council chief to restore grip on control of finances as authority faces £7.2M shortfall
Inset: MEA Council’s interim chief executive Valerie Watts Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s interim chief executive Valerie Watts...
Oct 24, 2023
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