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: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV filming | 3 - 5 November 2021 | 7am - 7pm | Glenview Road Larne | Deerpark Road and Aughaboy Road | 22 October 2021 |
| Ballymena Christmas lights event | 18 November 2021 | 5.45pm - 8.30pm |
Wellington Street, Ballymoney Street, William Street Broughshane Street, Church Street, Bryan street Ballymena |
Albert Place Granville Drive |
3 November 2021 |
| Larne Christmas lights event | 19 November 2021 | 6.45pm - 8pm | Station Road, Quay Street, Main Street, Broadway, High Street and Circular Road Larne |
Broadway Main Street High Street Station Road |
3 November 2021 |
| Carrickfergus Christmas lights event | 20 November 2021 | 10am - 6.30pm | Market Place, High Street, West Street, Castle Street, North Street Carrickfergus | Antrim Street, Lancastrian Street, North Road | 3 November 2021 |
| Whitehead Christmas lights event | 27 November 2021 | 11am - 5pm | Kings Road Whitehead |
Edward Road, Balmoral Avenue, Windsor Avenue |
3 November 2021 |
| Ballymena Christmas market | 10am - 6pm | Greenvale Street Ballymena | n/a | 3 November 2021 | |
| Carrickfergus Artisan market |
3 December 2021 |
4pm - 8pm | Market Place, West Street Carrickfergus | n/a | 3 November 2021 |
|
5 February 2022 5 March 2022 2 April 2022 7 May 2022 |
11am - 5pm |
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.