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Prices and opening hours change at MEA leisure centres as council balances books
Councillors in Mid and East Antrim have agreed cost-saving changes at leisure centres across the borough, located in Ballymena, Larne and...
Mar 12, 2023


Tomb fronting turbine plan approved by MEA planners
A planning application for a domestic wind turbine within Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty was approved at a...
Mar 11, 2023


Kilwaughter Quarry extension approved by planners
An extension to a quarry outside Larne which supports 200 jobs was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s...
Mar 10, 2023


Cigarette butt ballot bins installed in Mid & East Antrim
Environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful is working in collaboration with Mid & East Antrim Borough Council to provide...
Mar 9, 2023


Waveney playing fields need urgent investment – McGuigan
Sinn Féin’s Philip McGuigan has written to Mid and East Antrim council requesting urgent investment to upgrade the Waveney playing fields...
Mar 8, 2023


Dementia friendly top tips for Causeway Coastal Route businesses
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council recently welcomed a host of tourism and hospitality businesses from along the beautiful Causeway...
Mar 8, 2023


MEA Council dog pound sale agreed
The sale of the former dog pound in Carrickfergus which was on the market at £100,000 has been agreed, Mid and East Antrim councillors...
Mar 8, 2023


Long-awaited toilet upgrade coming to Larne Town Parks
Larne Town Parks toilet facilities are set for an upgrade with works getting underway this week. The new 45 Square Metre facility will...
Mar 6, 2023


Join hundreds of trekkers at Slemish this St Patrick’s Day!
Slemish Mountain will welcome hundreds of visitors this St Patrick’s Day as the popular celebrations return to the area for the annual...
Mar 4, 2023


Mayor meets inspirational fundraising teen Maggie McMillan
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, recently welcomed inspirational fundraising volunteer, Maggie McMillan, to his...
Mar 3, 2023


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
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