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Broughshane gets ‘chatty’!
Members of Broughshane Community Association, Ricky Allen, NI Fire and Rescue Service and representatives of Mid and East Antrim Agewell...
Sep 11, 2023


New season begins in a high note as Farmers Choir NI enjoy tea with mayor
Farmers Choir with Mayor Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna To start their new season the Farmers Choir were honoured to be invited to a...
Sep 10, 2023


MEA Council approves modification plans that will help secure NI’s electricity supply
Modifications to the turbine hall at Kilroot Power Station have been given the go-ahead by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning...
Sep 10, 2023


Swann raises concerns and questions over Council’s decision on car park charges in Ballymena
Robin Swann, the Ulster Unionist MLA for North Antrim, has queried the different approach taken by Mid and East Antrim Council in the...
Sep 7, 2023


Hallowena returns to People’s Park Ballymena for 2023!
Images: Chris Pope Photography People’s Park, Ballymena will host once again one of the scariest nights of the year when Hallowena...
Sep 7, 2023


Mid and East Antrim Council urge dog owners to keep pets away from algae-covered pond
Image: Lynsey Poole Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has issued advice to dog owners urging them not to allow their pets near an algae...
Sep 5, 2023


Essential inspection works taking place on section of Blackhead Path
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is advising residents and visitors that a section of Blackhead Path in Whitehead will remain closed...
Aug 31, 2023


Larne Area Community Cluster launches four life-saving defibrillators
Amanda Stinson, Customer Liaison Officer, Wendy Carson, DEA Officer (Larne Lough), Ald Gerardine Mulvenna, Mayor of MEABC and Amanda...
Aug 29, 2023


Fairco announces 20 jobs with move to Mid & East Antrim and plans for future expansion
(R-L) Robert McCurry (Production Manager); Jim Toal (owner); Mayor, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna; Steve Harper (Invest NI’s Executive...
Aug 28, 2023


Countdown is on to the historic Laying up of Colours ceremony and parade in Ballymena
With just one week to go to the historic Laying up of Colours ceremony and parade in Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is...
Aug 26, 2023


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
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