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MEA Council awarded funding to tackle sticky issue of chewing gum on borough’s streets
A grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, will help Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Aug 21, 2023


Mid and East Antrim welcomes three more ‘Chatty Benches’
BALLYKEEL - Chris Bowyer and Rosie McCrory Ballykeel 1 Moving Forward Community Group, Cllr Reuben Glover, Mayor Ald Gerardine Mulvenna...
Aug 20, 2023


Lowly Larne – residents and business share views as part of MEA Council town centre plan
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council needs to “go back to the drawing board, focus on supporting local businesses and abandon plans to...
Aug 18, 2023


Council green light for apartments in Ballymena town centre
Premises fronting onto Church Street Planning permission has been granted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a new apartment...
Aug 15, 2023


Rural communities ready to play as parks officially opened in Ahoghill and Martinstown
Mayor Ald Mulvenna and Deputy Mayor Ald McDonald with Ald Thomas Gordon and Cllr Tyler Hoey. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman...
Aug 14, 2023


Adger welcomes resurfacing of pothole problem area in Ballymena
Alderman Beth Adger has welcomed resurfacing works at a pothole problem area in Ballymena. Motorists in the town have been complaining...
Aug 13, 2023


MEA Council agree to continue cloth nappy scheme in borough
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to continue a cloth nappy scheme which will enable a further 25 families to participate....
Aug 12, 2023


Plans approved for demolition of landmark pub in County Antrim
Planning permission has been approved for the demolition of a landmark pub overlooking Belfast Lough in Carrickfergus. Mid and East...
Aug 11, 2023


MEA | New car park charge is 'stealth tax on ratepayers'
The planned introduction of parking charges at one of the last remaining free car parks in Carrickfergus town centre has been branded “a...
Aug 10, 2023


MEA Councillors consider reducing caddy bin liners for householders to save £50k
Mid and East Antrim councillors have been counting the cost of providing food caddy bin liners. Currently, rolls of 50 liners are...
Aug 8, 2023


MEA Council launches new ‘Community RePaint’ Project!
John Holden, HRC Site Attendant and Mayor Gerardine Mulvenna. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has joined the ‘Community RePaint’...
Aug 8, 2023


Ballymena Councillor John Hyland announces difficult decision to ‘step down’
Ballymena Councillor John Hyland with Alliance Party colleague North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland. Alliance Ballymena Councillor John...
Aug 8, 2023


Historic ‘Laying up of Colours’ and parade planned to mark town’s ties to Royal Irish Regiment
A special event to mark Ballymena’s historic links to The Royal Irish Regiment will take place in the town next month. A parade through...
Aug 7, 2023


Mid and East Antrim Council approves new £182k skate park for Larne!
Young and old(er) enjoying the Skate Jam at the official opening of Ballymena's new Skate Park September 2022. A new £182k skate park was...
Aug 4, 2023


Council approves new ball stop fence at Showgrounds
Ballymena Showgrounds. (Image: INPHO/Evan Logan) A Mid and East Antrim councillor has highlighted the need for a ball stop fence around...
Aug 4, 2023


MEA Council supports motion highlighting frustration over lack of grass cutting and maintenance
Overgrown hedges on the A26 Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has supported a motion highlighting “frustration” over lack of...
Aug 3, 2023


Children learn all about their local environment at this year’s Biodiversity University
Chris Wood, Woodland Engagement Officer, Parks and Open Spaces Development Team, MEABC, and Johnny Topley, Regional Sustainability...
Aug 2, 2023


MEA Council launches new Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 2023-27
(L-R): Catherine Hunter, Environmental Education Officer MEABC, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, Claire...
Aug 1, 2023


Royal Air Force Band to perform concert at TheBraid Arts Centre, Ballymena
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to be hosting a concert by The Band of the Royal Air Force College at The Braid Arts...
Jul 31, 2023


Number of MEA councillors unite in opposition to introduction of car parking charges
Carrickfergus councillors have united in their opposition to the planned introduction of charges at at one of the last remaining free car...
Jul 30, 2023
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