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Council set to crackdown on dog fouling across borough
A two-year enforcement contract is to be awarded by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in a further crackdown on dog fouling, littering...
Mar 3, 2023


Mayor meets Jonathan Rea MBE bursary recipients
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, recently welcomed recipients of the Jonathan Rea bursary fund to his parlour to...
Mar 2, 2023


Fab food for less with MEA Council’s new air fryer cook book!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Community Health & Wellbeing Team have produced a culinary cook book packed full of tasty recipes...
Mar 1, 2023


Larne Town Park toilet still in pipeline
A new toilet block at Larne Town Park is still in the pipeline, Mid and East Antrim councillors have been told. The project was...
Mar 1, 2023


MEA Council’s ‘Dementia Friendly’ work shortlisted for prestigious national award
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been selected as a finalist in this year’s Dementia Hero Awards, which is hosted by Alzheimer’s...
Feb 28, 2023


Consultation considers extra charges for burying overweight but hears crane “not necessary”
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been urged to make families “fully aware” of the number of interments that can be accommodated...
Feb 28, 2023


Dangerous jet ski use will result in prosecution this summer season
Dangerous jet ski use along the coast this summer will result in prosecution after the introduction of new legislation ahead of the...
Feb 25, 2023


Popular MEA eatery to offer “unique country chic weddings” after council go-ahead
Billy Andy’s Restaurant and Bar outside Larne has been approved by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council as a wedding venue. The...
Feb 23, 2023


Council agree change to charges as harbours and marina income up by almost 20% in MEA
Sailors visiting Carrickfergus Marina can continue to “buy a night, get a free night’s stay” in a bid to boost the local economy, Mid and...
Feb 21, 2023


£97k Levelling up funding secured to improve green spaces across Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim Council has been awarded £96,732 from the UK Government to deliver enhancements in five parks across the borough over...
Feb 20, 2023


MEA | Refurbishment works commence at play park in Larne
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce that work has begun on the refurbishment of Ferris Park Play Park in Larne....
Feb 19, 2023


Exhibition, bus tour, roadshow and more as Mid & East Antrim marks Democracy Week 2023
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have a number of initiatives planned to mark Democracy Week 2023. Celebrating democratic heritage and...
Feb 18, 2023


Mid and East Antrim Borough Council celebrates NI Apprenticeship Week!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has celebrated Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week with a week-long programme of interactive and...
Feb 17, 2023


MEA Council facing challenging decisions as rates set for 2023/24
Mid and East Antrim councillors approved a rise in domestic and non-domestic rates at a special meeting on Monday evening. Households...
Feb 16, 2023


Plans submitted for new child care facility in Ballymena
Plans have been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in recent weeks for a new child care facility in Ballymena. Located on...
Feb 15, 2023


Transformation of Council & planned efficiencies enable MEA to mitigate impact of rates
Expansive efficiencies and continued transformation to address the well documented Council challenges has enabled Mid and East Antrim...
Feb 13, 2023


Plans rejected for glamping pods in Ballygally
A planning application for four glamping pods on a farm outside Larne has been refused. The application was turned down by Mid and East...
Feb 12, 2023


Antrim Snooker Champion Mark Allen recognised for his recent success
Antrim Snooker Champion Mark Allen (aka The Pistol) is currently on point having recently enjoyed some of the best form of his career,...
Feb 10, 2023


Mayor welcomes Stephen Burns honoured for services to community of Portglenone
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, held a very special reception this week for Council employee Stephen Burns, who was...
Feb 9, 2023


APPROVED | Green light for £8.9M Home Bargains store & garden centre in Ballymena
An exciting proposal for a 39,160 sqft new build store for Home Bargains in Ballymena has received the green light from Mid and East...
Feb 9, 2023
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