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Mid and East Antrim Council and UUP condemn Ballymena violence following nights of disorder
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has issued a strong condemnation of the violent disorder that has gripped the town of Ballymena over...
Jun 11


Mayor condemns “shocking” violence in Ballymena and appeals for calm
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, has strongly...
Jun 10


Council meeting postponed amid Ballymena sexual assault concerns
Ballymena Councillor Lawrie Philpott A full meeting of the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council which was due to take place on Monday...
Jun 9


IFA submits application for new multi-million pound national football centre in Ballymena
An application has been made to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council regarding a proposed new national football centre by the Irish...
Jun 6


Ahoghill Woodland Park: Community calls for urgent action amid neglect concerns
In the heart of the rural village, Ahoghill Woodland Park, once envisioned as a vibrant community hub, has fallen into a state of...
Jun 4


St Killian’s College secures approval for new sixth form centre in Carnlough
Design drawing of the proposed new suxth form centre at St Killian’s College in Carnlough, County Antrim Planning permission has been...
Jun 4


Ald McCaughey and Cllr Lyness bid farewell as Mid and East Antrim welcomes new civic leadership
Outgoing: Democratic Unionist Party Alderman William McCaughey and Sinn Féin Councillor Bréanainn Lyness Two poignant and deeply personal...
Jun 3


New Mayor and Deputy Mayor appointed for Mid and East Antrim
Newly appointed Mayor Councillor Jackson Minford, and Deputy Mayor Councillor Tyler Hoey for 2025/26 Mid and East Antrim Borough Council...
Jun 2


Bin there, missed that: Waste tops Council complaint list
Missed bin collections accounted for the highest number of complaints received by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council during the last...
May 31


DfI Roads plans safety upgrade outside Ballymena school
Frys Road, Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Neighbourhoods and Communities Committee has been told of proposed road safety...
May 30


Mid & East Antrim Council extends vegetable oil fuel trial despite higher costs and break-in setback
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to continue with a trial of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) in a further three vehicles...
May 30


Basic allowance for councillors rises to £18,329 following Executive review
Mid and East Antrim’s council chamber Mid and East Antrim councillors have noted a pay rise which has been approved by the Northern...
May 30


‘Invest more, export more’: Economic call to action for Mid and East Antrim
Invest NI has its regional office based at Ecos Hub, in Ballymena More businesses in Mid and East Antrim need to export, councillors have...
May 30


Easier bin collection plan approved for elderly and disabled residents in Mid and East Antrim
More residents in Mid and East Antrim look set to benefit from assisted bin lifts after an updated policy was approved. The borough...
May 28


Councillors take charge of flag flying at Mid and East Antrim War Memorials
A decision on the flying of flags at Mid and East Antrim’s war memorials is to be made by councillors in the future, it has been agreed....
May 28


Mid and East Antrim Council expands public question time with remote access option
Mid and East Antrim councillors have approved an updated protocol for the public to ask questions at meetings of the borough council. The...
May 27


Mid & East Antrim Council backs ‘Caleb’s Cause’ for post-19 education plans for young adults with SEN
Caleb, whose mother Alma White, founded the Caleb’s Cause NI campaign Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has come out in support of...
May 27


Making memories in Mid and East Antrim: Industrial Heritage Week returns for 2025
Yarding mahogany logs at Curran Saw Mills, which will feature at an exhibition during MEA Industrial Heritage Week 2025. Mid and East...
May 27


MEA in Bloom 2025: Community competitions launched to beautify borough and boost biodiversity
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has officially opened entries for the 2025 Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Competitions ,...
May 26


Mid and East Antrim celebrates first Medical Administration Training Academy graduates
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey pictured with graduates of the Medical Administration Training Academy, and...
May 23
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