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Public consultation to take place amid concerns over closure of Carnfunnock for works
A public consultation will take place to discuss plans for a £6.2m renovation of Carnfunnock Country Park, outside Larne, a meeting at...
Oct 12, 2023


MEA Council look set to close more public toilets in borough after meeting behind closed doors
Larne looks set to lose a public toilet block in the town centre after a review of public conveniences. Mid and East Antrim councillors...
Oct 10, 2023


Extension plans for three medical centres in Mid & East Antrim
Planning applications have been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for new extensions at three medical centres. GP...
Oct 10, 2023


Six ‘Champions’ combatting loneliness across the Borough
(Front row L-R) – Helen McClean Ageing Well Co-Ordinator, Marjorie Hawkins, Chairperson Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network, Rhonda...
Oct 7, 2023


Frighteningly good family fun across Mid and East Antrim this Halloween
Extra special spooky goings-on are taking place throughout Mid and East Antrim this Halloween! There will be plenty of tricks and treats...
Oct 6, 2023


Calls for action from Council on flooding at cemetery in Ballymena
Members of the local community have called on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council to take action after yet another flooding incident at a...
Oct 3, 2023


Plans lodged with MEA Council for ‘Inspection Buildings’ at port of Larne
A preliminary notice has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the construction of three inspection buildings at the...
Oct 2, 2023


Challenging times for Mid & East Antrim Council but “no discussions regarding job cuts”
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been urged to “concentrate on core services and bring about improvements and efficiencies” after...
Sep 30, 2023


Council agrees to reduce deliveries of food caddy liners to households across borough
Deliveries of food caddy liners to Mid and East Antrim households are to be reduced from three to twice annually as the borough council...
Sep 29, 2023


Planning approval makes ways for transformation at Haldane Fisher in Ballymena
Haldane Fisher's current premises in Ballymena Mid & East Antrim Borough Council has granted approval to plans submitted by Haldane...
Sep 29, 2023


MEA Council seeking to decarbonise fleet of 260 vehicles with annual fuel bill of £780K
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council owns 260 vehicles worth £3.2m councillors have been told. A report to elected representatives says...
Sep 27, 2023


Fabulous fun day in Larne enjoyed by local community
Over 1,300 local residents descended on the Market Yard in Larne recently for Larne Area Community Cluster’s family fun day! Attendees...
Sep 25, 2023


Special recognition for Tommy Nicholl MBE during APSE Annual Service Awards 2023
Ballymena man Tommy Nicholl MBE, a former councillor and mayor of Mid and East Antrim, has been recognised for his many years of public...
Sep 23, 2023


Mayor’s reception celebrates local artisan food businesses’ Great Taste Awards’ success
(Seated) Jake Houston and Rhonda Houston from Granny Shaw’s Fudge Factory; (standing) Nigel Logan from Hillstown Farm Shop; Mayor,...
Sep 19, 2023


Mid & East Antrim Council supports proposal to rename facilities in memory of Late Queen
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has supported a proposal to rename two memorial gardens in memory of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth...
Sep 18, 2023


Mid and East Antrim’s emergency services honoured
A flag has been raised at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s civic buildings to celebrate the work of all emergency services as part...
Sep 17, 2023


Mayor leads tribute to three young lives lost recently in Mid & East Antrim
Inset (L-R): James Gordon from Cullybackey, Scarlett Rossborough from Larne, and Josh Colligan from Carrickfergus. Mid and East Antrim...
Sep 16, 2023


£500,000 development plan for forests in Mid and East Antrim
Glenarm, County Antrim Plans for the development of leisure facilities at Mid and East Antrim forests are to be progressed at a cost of...
Sep 15, 2023


Housing Executive report lays bare demand for homes in Mid & East Antrim
New houses under construction at the former St Patrick's Barracks site in Ballymena. The Housing Executive allocated 460 houses in Mid...
Sep 14, 2023


MEA Councillor’s make u-turn on asylum cash but £50,000 lost
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has lost £50,000 in funding for asylum seekers and refugees after turning down almost twice the sum...
Sep 12, 2023
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