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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
Plans move forward for development of tourist sites in Mid & East Antrim
Plans to develop two key visitor attractions in Mid and East Antrim have taken a step forward. The borough council has published tenders...
May 7, 2023
Beautiful blooms to celebrate historic Coronation across MEA!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has planted beautiful Royal Coronation floral displays at key locations across the Borough to...
May 5, 2023
Mid and East Antrim ‘top of the league’ for complaints against councillors
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council had the highest number of complaints against councillors, according to the latest report from the...
Apr 28, 2023
Council plans to stop throwing money down the pan with toilet closure in town centre
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has confirmed that a public toilet facility in Ballymena town centre is to close from the end of this...
Apr 27, 2023
Get ready to delve into Royal history as the Coronation is celebrated across the Borough!
As the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort fast approaches, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is...
Apr 18, 2023
Alliance announces full-slate of candidates for Ballymena area in May's local elections
The local Alliance party association has announced a team of three candidates, all in their early 30s to contest the upcoming Mid and...
Apr 12, 2023
MEA Council backs motion to mark 50th anniversary of UDR Greenfinches
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has supported a motion to mark the 50th anniversary of the recruitment of women into the Ulster...
Apr 12, 2023
Cllr Marc Collins back in chamber after suspension
DUP Councillor Marc Collins has returned to the council chamber after an eight-month suspension. The Knockagh representative was present...
Apr 9, 2023
Tributes paid to retiring councillors including Ald Tommy Nicholl who contested 11 elections
Mid and East Antrim’s longest serving councillor is retiring from local government after 42 years in the chamber. DUP Alderman Tommy...
Apr 7, 2023
Council support for “Tattoo style” massed band event at Carrickfergus Castle
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has supported a motion which could see a massed band “Tattoo style” event held at Carrickfergus...
Apr 5, 2023
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