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 |
Diversionary Routes |
Written Representations to be made to Council at the address below by: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ballymena Christmas lights event |
Saturday 16 November |
4pm - 8pm |
Wellington Street Ballymoney Street William Street Broughshane Street Broadway Church Street Bryan Street, Ballymena |
Albert Place Granville Drive |
4 November 2024 |
|
Larne Christmas Lights event |
Friday 22 November |
5pm – 8pm |
Station Road, Bridge Street, High Street, Upper Main Street, Main Street. Broadway, Point Street, Lower Cross Street Larne |
Agnew Street Circular Road Victoria Road Pound Street |
4 November 2024 |
|
Carrickfergus Christmas lights event |
Saturday 23 November |
10am - 8pm |
High Street Castle Street North Street West Street |
Joymount Antrim Street Lancasterian Street |
4 November 2024 |
|
Whitehead Victorian Street Fair |
Saturday 30 November |
9am - 8pm |
Cable Road (will be accessible for residents and Spar supermarket custom only) The event takes place on Kings Road, Balmoral Avenue, St Patrick’s Avenue, Victoria Avenue (from Cable road to Edward Road) Windsor Avenue, Edward Road (From Kings Road to Victoria Avenue) |
Alexandra Avenue Slaughterford Road |
4 November 2024 |
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.