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Remember - changes to bin collections across MEA are on the way!
Deputy Chair of the Environment and Economy Committee Cllr Bobby Hadden; Catherine Hunter, Environmental Education Officer; Mayor of Mid...
Oct 23, 2023


MEA Council launches planning blueprint for sustainable future growth and development
Acting Director of Development Paul Duffy, Planning Committee Chair Ald Robert Logan, Principal Planning Officer Sandra Adams Mid and...
Oct 23, 2023


Make your Christmas magical in Mid & East Antrim
With the countdown to Christmas already having begun for many, plans are being polished and perfected by Santa's little helpers for...
Oct 22, 2023


A fitting tribute to the Fallen of the WWII with rededicated Ballymena War Memorial
The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Stewart McDonald, hosted a service of rededication for Ballymena’s Second World War...
Oct 22, 2023


Mid and East Antrim’s Labour Market Partnership Restaurant Academy serves up great results
Participants in Mid and East Antrim’s Labour Market Partnership programme Mid and East Antrim’s Labour Market Partnership recently...
Oct 22, 2023


Extension plans approved for Clough Cemetery
Aerial view of Clough Cemetery, County Antrim, with the planned extension shown within the red dashed line. A new extension to Clough...
Oct 21, 2023


Disgust after “mindless damage” at People’s Park in Ballymena
A local councillor has said he is "disgusted" after a much enjoyed piece of play equipment was damaged by vandalism in recent days at...
Oct 19, 2023


Residents’ views sought on plans for former St Patrick’s Regeneration site in Ballymena
Plans for the interpretative area include the construction of a replica Clock Tower that once stood on the site. Residents are being...
Oct 16, 2023


Northern Regional College developing core manufacturing skills in Ballymena
Graham Whitehurst, Chair of Manufacturing Task Force and Christine Brown, Northern Regional College Vice Principal for Teaching and...
Oct 16, 2023


‘Chatty Bench’ launched in Kells!
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Stewart McDonald with Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network Chairperson Marjorie Hawkins,...
Oct 13, 2023


Public consultation to take place amid concerns over closure of Carnfunnock for works
A public consultation will take place to discuss plans for a £6.2m renovation of Carnfunnock Country Park, outside Larne, a meeting at...
Oct 12, 2023


MEA Council look set to close more public toilets in borough after meeting behind closed doors
Larne looks set to lose a public toilet block in the town centre after a review of public conveniences. Mid and East Antrim councillors...
Oct 10, 2023


Extension plans for three medical centres in Mid & East Antrim
Planning applications have been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for new extensions at three medical centres. GP...
Oct 10, 2023


Six ‘Champions’ combatting loneliness across the Borough
(Front row L-R) – Helen McClean Ageing Well Co-Ordinator, Marjorie Hawkins, Chairperson Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network, Rhonda...
Oct 7, 2023


Frighteningly good family fun across Mid and East Antrim this Halloween
Extra special spooky goings-on are taking place throughout Mid and East Antrim this Halloween! There will be plenty of tricks and treats...
Oct 6, 2023


Calls for action from Council on flooding at cemetery in Ballymena
Members of the local community have called on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council to take action after yet another flooding incident at a...
Oct 3, 2023


Plans lodged with MEA Council for ‘Inspection Buildings’ at port of Larne
A preliminary notice has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the construction of three inspection buildings at the...
Oct 2, 2023


Challenging times for Mid & East Antrim Council but “no discussions regarding job cuts”
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been urged to “concentrate on core services and bring about improvements and efficiencies” after...
Sep 30, 2023


Council agrees to reduce deliveries of food caddy liners to households across borough
Deliveries of food caddy liners to Mid and East Antrim households are to be reduced from three to twice annually as the borough council...
Sep 29, 2023


Planning approval makes ways for transformation at Haldane Fisher in Ballymena
Haldane Fisher's current premises in Ballymena Mid & East Antrim Borough Council has granted approval to plans submitted by Haldane...
Sep 29, 2023
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