Mid and East Antrim rural community encouraged to ‘Nip it in the Bud’

Council has agreed to support the ‘Nip it in the Bud’ campaign - an initiative of the Rural Communities Cancer Project, which encourages early cancer detection and a proactive mindset towards getting checked.

Local rural businesses encouraged to apply for development grants up to £7,500

We are encouraging rural micro-businesses in the Borough to apply for up to £7,500 of capital funding from the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme.

Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Change Fund 2026/27

The EVAWG Change Fund will support those organisations working to prevent and challenge the attitudes, behaviours and culture that can lead to violence against women and girls. Applications close Monday 20 July 2026.

Immersive Ancestral Cottage Trail set to attract international visitors

We are proud to be part of a unique ancestral cottage trail showcasing five significant ancestral cottages spanning generations. It will strengthen the links between our presidential homesteads in Cullybackey and Carrickfergus with other important ancestral cottages across Northern Ireland.

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