Road Closures for Special Events

Notices of Proposed Special Events

Photograph of people playing outside

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:

Carnlough Quarry Challenge 5k

Saturday 27 June 2025

6pm - 8pm

Bridge Street High Street and Largy Road Carnlough

n/a

26 May 2025

Tv Filming

28, 29 & 30 May 2025

2pm - 5pm

A2 Coast Road at junction with Straidkilly Road Glenarm

n/a traffic control

26 May 2025

Tv Filming

28, 29 & 30 May 2025

10am – 6pm

Lough Road and Kilnacolpagh Road Ballymena

Resident and emergency access maintained

26 May 2025

Tv Filming

28, 29 & 30 May 2025

7am – 11.30pm

Castle Street, Toberwine Street, Altmore Street, Mark Street, The Vennel, Springwell Street Glenarm

Resident and emergency access maintained

26 May 2025

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.