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DUP stalwart recognised for his service to the Party and community of Ballymena
Former councillor and mayor Tommy Nicholl MBE presented with certificate by DUP Party Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Well-known local man...
Nov 5, 2023


The best bloomers recognised at Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Awards 2023!
Madeline Weir from Broughshane was crowned ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Awards winners and runners up...
Nov 5, 2023


Moy Park Biodiversity Champions learn all about their local environment at Ecos Nature Park
Staff from Moy Park Ballymena with staff of Mid & East Antrim Borough Council Mid and East Antrim Borough Council welcomed ‘Biodiversity...
Nov 2, 2023


Mayor of Mid and East Antrim marks Breast Cancer Awareness month
Mayor with representatives from Cancer Focus NI As Breast Cancer Awareness month (1-31 October) is marked across the Borough, Mayor of...
Oct 31, 2023


Mid and East Antrim Borough Council launches Shop Front Revitalisation Scheme
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council - supported by the Department for Communities – is delighted to launch a Shop Front Revitalisation...
Oct 30, 2023


Hallowena 2023 hailed a spooktacular success as over 9,000 fill People’s Park
A thrilling fireworks display capped off another fa-boo-lous Hallowena in Ballymena on Friday night! Over 9,000 residents made their way...
Oct 27, 2023


MEA Council launches pre-loved toys scheme for fifth year!
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, launching the scheme. Give pre-loved toys a new home this festive season! From...
Oct 27, 2023


Councillors back community consultation as number of play parks face closure in MEA
Mid and East Antrim councillors have backed a community consultation over the future of play parks in the borough that could result in...
Oct 25, 2023


Councillors refuse pavement café license for Carnlough pub
An application for a pavement café licence at a Carnlough pub was refused on safety grounds by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s...
Oct 25, 2023


MEA Council chief to restore grip on control of finances as authority faces £7.2M shortfall
Inset: MEA Council’s interim chief executive Valerie Watts Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s interim chief executive Valerie Watts...
Oct 24, 2023


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
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