Notices of Proposed Special Events
Local Councils have been given new powers to close roads or restrict traffic to allow certain events to take place. These might include sporting events such as a Fun Run or Marathon, social events including Street Parties or other forms of entertainment eg concerts held on a public road.
Notices of Proposed Special Events
The Public Protection, Health and Wellbeing Department has received the following applications in relation to the holding of a Special Event on a public road.
By virtue of the powers conferred on it by Article 8A of and Schedule 3A to the Road Traffic Regulation (NI) Order 1997, the Council gives notice that it is minded to make an Order to temporarily prohibit traffic from the following roads in order to facilitate the following special events:
| Name of proposed Special Event | Date | Time | Roads affected | Diversonary Routes | Written Representations to be made to Council at the address below by: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Carrickfergus Artisan Market |
9 November 2019 |
8am - 9.30pm |
Market Place Carrickfergus |
n/a |
17 October 2019 |
|
Ballymena Christmas lights event |
14 November 2019 |
5.45pm – 8.30pm |
Wellington Street Ballymoney Street William Street Broughshane Street Broadway Church Street Bryan Street Ballymena |
Albert Place Granville Drive(view document) |
17 October 2019 |
|
Larne Christmas lights event |
15 November 2019 |
6.45pm – 8pm |
Circular Road Quay Street Main Street Broadway High Street Station Road Larne |
(view document) |
17 October 2019 |
|
Carrickfergus Christmas lights event |
16 November 2019 |
10am – 6.30pm |
High Street Castle Street North Street West Street Carrickfergus |
Joymount Antrim Street Lancasterian Street |
17 October 2019 |
|
Whitehead Victorian Street Fair |
30 November 2019 |
10am – 7pm |
Kings Road, Balmoral Avenue, St Patrick’s Avenue, Victoria Avenue Windsor Avenue, Edward Road, Whitehead |
Alexandra Avenue Slaughterford Road |
17 October 2019 |
Persons wishing to make representations to the Council regarding proposals may do so, in writing, to the address below. Please note the closing date and time for representations on each notice. Representations received after the date will not be considered.
Arrangements can also be made to inspect the application, free of charge, at the Council Offices, in Larne, Ballymena or Carrickfergus by contacting us on the T: 0300 124 5000 or E: licensing@midandeastantrim.gov.uk.