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Leisure Centre upgrade plans in Mid and East Antrim
Larne Leisure swimming pool Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been tendering for the refurbishment of the ‘wet’ changing rooms at...
Apr 26, 2024
Mattresses are 'a safety precaution' say Craigyhill bonfire builders
Craigyhill Bonfire rising in 2023. (Images: Bill Guiller) Mattresses brought to a bonfire site at Larne’s Craigyhill estate are to be...
Apr 24, 2024
Ballymena benefits from significant Public Realm makeover
Pictured with Mayor, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna is Kathryn Campbell and Teresa Campbell (Department for Communities Regional Development...
Apr 16, 2024
Mayor welcomes Dowds Group to new Ballymena headquarters
L-R: Gerard and Angela Dowds, Hector and Bernie Dowds, Julian McCamphill (Group Operations Director), Veronica and John Francis Dowds,...
Apr 16, 2024
Dog Park included in £7M refurbishment of Carnfunnock Country Park
A dog park is included in plans for the regeneration of Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne following public consultation. A public...
Apr 15, 2024
Help dig deep into heritage this May in Mid and East Antrim!
The Community Archaeology Programme NI (CAPNI) are visiting Shaftesbury Park in Carrickfergus this May to undertake a community dig – and...
Apr 13, 2024
MEA Council acknowledges concern over “persistent dereliction issue” in Larne
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has acknowledged a “persistent dereliction issue” within Larne town centre during the past four...
Apr 12, 2024
Approval for stately castle wedding venues in Co Antrim
Glenarm Castle Estate, County Antrim A venue at Glenarm Castle Estate has been approved by Mid and East Antrim councillors for weddings...
Apr 11, 2024
Mid and East Antrim Council progress bonfires position behind closed doors
Images: Matt Connolly, MSC Media Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has formally confirmed it “does not regulate or give permission for...
Apr 10, 2024
Public puts rates questions to Mid and East Antrim Council
Twenty-three queries were received from members of the public for the first question and answer session to be held by Mid and East Antrim...
Apr 9, 2024
£13.4M residential development approved by Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
Plans for a new family-focused neighbourhood on the Belfast Road in Carrickfergus have been approved by Mid & East Antrim Borough...
Apr 6, 2024
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
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