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MEA councillors pay tribute to former Deputy Mayor Robin Cherry MBE with minute’s silence
The late former Ballymena Deputy Mayor Robin Cherry MBE Mid and East Antrim councillors stood to observe a minute’s silence in tribute...
May 22


New 3G Pitches Enhance Community Sports in Mid and East Antrim
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey officially opens the refurbished pitch facilities in Sunnylands along with...
May 22


MEA parade to honour North Irish Horse heroes of the Battle of the Hitler Line
The legacy of one of Northern Ireland’s most distinguished military regiments will be honoured this month as the North Irish Horse...
May 21


Charity dinner pays tribute to late Alderman Beth Adger MBE in Mid and East Antrim
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey with Interim Chief Executive for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Valerie...
May 19


MEA Council approves village link path to boost local walkways and heritage access
The River Maine that runs between Galgorm and Gracehill, Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee has approved...
May 16


Northern Ireland’s newest World Heritage Site presented with official UNESCO Certificates
(L-R): Mid and East Antrim Borough Council team pic – left to right: Ross Hickey, Arts & Culture Manager, Jonathan McGrandle, Acting...
May 16


Planning permission granted for social housing in Clough despite local objections
Planning permission for new social housing outside Ballymena was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning...
May 15


Ribbon cut on exciting new inclusive play park at Fisherwick, Ballymena
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey, was joined by local elected members, Council officers, the play park designers,...
May 15


Mid & East Antrim retains fortnightly bin collections amid return to blue bin co-mingled recycling
Mid and East Antrim households will retain fortnightly collections following a return to mixed dry recycling bin collections, ...
May 13


Mid & East Antrim Council endorses Cllr Maeve Donnelly’s call for improved post-19 SEN provision
Alliance Councillor Maeve Donnelly Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has passed a motion calling for significant improvements in...
May 13


Mid and East Antrim Council supports motion for stronger private renter protections
Councillor Aaron Skinner and Councillor Chelsea Harwood Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has formally backed a motion from Alliance...
May 13


Antrim and Newtownabbey Council face £2m budget shortfall as triple stack recycling bins roll out
A shortfall of almost £2m was highlighted to Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors at a recent meeting of the borough council’s Operations...
May 12


Fisherwick Play Park opens after 50-year wait!
Councillor Bréanainn Lyness, Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, pictured with Cillian, a young local resident who is...
May 10


Young innovators build real-world solutions at Northern Regional College
Northern Regional College students behind the The Beauty Wheel project Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, in collaboration with...
May 9


Green light for twenty new homes in Portglenone
Housing design for some of the new homes in Portglenone Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has granted planning permission for new...
May 8


Mid and East Antrim leads the way with pioneering woodland strategy
The Ecos Nature Park in Ballymena. Image: UAV NI Mid and East Antrim councillors have approved a tree and woodland strategy which urges...
May 4


Alliance call for return to Sunday opening of Mid and East Antrim Recycling Centres
A motion has been tabled with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council seeking a return to Sunday opening at the borough’s recycling centres....
May 3


Mid and East Antrim marks 80 years since VE Day with Borough-wide commemorations
One of the Beacons of Light burning on the coast with Carrickfergus Castle in the background. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is...
Apr 30


New restaurant proposed for Ballymena town centre, promising jobs and vibrancy
Ballymena town centre may soon enjoy a fresh injection of life with a proposed new restaurant development on Wellington Street, according...
Apr 29


Former Ballymena councillor Robin Cherry passes away
Former Ballymena Ulster Unionist Councillor Robin Cherry MBE has sadly died following a short illness. The well known local man was much...
Apr 27
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