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Local companies working together on a pathway to net zero
The Mid and East Antrim Manufacturing Task Force has recently focused on supporting businesses in the Borough meet the challenges faced...
Jun 14, 2023
Champions’ Square unanimously approved after “historic success” of Larne FC
Image: Bill Guiller A motion for a ‘Champions’ Square’ in Larne town centre was unanimously approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim...
Jun 13, 2023
MEA Councillors observe minute’s silence at monthly meeting as tribute paid to Chloe Mitchell
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim paid tribute to murdered Ballymena woman 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell at this month’s meeting of the...
Jun 13, 2023
Plans lodged for former car showroom in Broughshane and old Post Office in Newtowncrommelin
The former Walter Young car showroom in Broughshane. A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East Borough Council for a...
Jun 12, 2023
Chloe Mitchell | Family’s pain ‘unimaginable and heartbreaking’ says Mayor
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna has shared her sympathies and thoughts with the family of Chloe Mitchell. The...
Jun 12, 2023
Allowances set for the year ahead for councillors in Mid & East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim councillors have been discussing their payments for the year ahead. An annual basic allowance of £16,394 plus travel...
Jun 10, 2023
Mayor’s praise for selfless citizens of Borough amid Volunteers’ Week 2023
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, has commended all of those who give up their time to help...
Jun 7, 2023
Restoration of Dr James Lawson Drummond’s grave marked with ceremony at Ahoghill Old Graveyard
Councillor Beth Adger was delighted to be invited last week (Friday June 2nd) by Professor Alun Evans, President of the Belfast Natural...
Jun 5, 2023
New Mayor and Deputy Mayor announced for Mid and East Antrim
Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna is the new Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, while Alderman Stewart McDonald has been confirmed as the Borough’s...
Jun 5, 2023
“Surge continues across North Antrim” – Alliance
The Alliance Party say they were proud to see a surge in support across North Antrim, following the election of John Hyland and Chelsea...
May 27, 2023
Crawford thanks Ballymena voters for their support
Newly elected UUP Ballymena Councillor Colin Crawford pictured with North Antrim MLA Robin Swann Newly elected Ulster Unionist Party...
May 26, 2023
Mayor’s praise for local schoolboy who was awarded Young Citizen of the Year
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, with with award-winning schoolboy, Lewis Rennie. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim,...
May 25, 2023
MEA Council urge public to PAWS for thought after pups were seized at Port of Larne
A multi-agency PAWS for Thought Operation between Council’s Animal Welfare Officers, DAERA Portal Staff and PSNI at the Port of Larne...
May 25, 2023
Residents and businesses advised of changes to car parking charges in Mid and East Antrim
Residents, visitors and businesses in Mid and East Antrim are being advised of changes to car parking charges in the Borough – the first...
May 23, 2023
Gun Salute at upcoming Armed Forces Day to mark The King’s Birthday
Launching the event recently was Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams with military personnel. Preparations for Armed...
May 22, 2023
Council lorry driver charged following alleged hit and run at school gates in Ballymena
Police investigating a reported hit and run collision which occurred on Monday (15th May) outside the gates of a local primary school,...
May 16, 2023
Countdown to Armed Forces Day begins!
With just one month to go to Armed Forces Day 2023, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is encouraging residents from across the Borough...
May 16, 2023
Stray pooch found in Ballymena was stolen in Scotland last year
Nigel Devine, dog warden at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, with little Issy. A stray dog picked up by Council officers in Ballymena...
May 15, 2023
Forty seats up for grabs in Mid and East Antrim
Forty seats are up for grabs on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in Thursday’s local government election (May 18). Of these, seven are...
May 14, 2023
Tree-mendous progress from MEA Council’s ‘Climate Canopy’ project!
Vanessa Postle, Sustainable Development Officer, MEABC, Jo Boylan, Outreach Officer, Woodland Trust Northern Ireland, Rhona Smith, Grant...
May 11, 2023
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