Latest News
Council offers tasty opportunity to exhibit at Balmoral Show 2026
Monday 5 January 2026Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are offering food and drink producers and ‘experience’ businesses throughout Mid and East Antrim the opportunity to showcase their goods to tens of thousands of Balmoral Show 2026 visitors.
Nominate your favourite sporting stars for the Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards 2026
Friday 19 December 2025Nominations for this year’s prestigious Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards have now opened – celebrating the Borough’s outstanding sporting stars, clubs, coaches and volunteers.
FutureMakers Academy: Fully funded skills course offers route to employment
Friday 19 December 2025Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is supporting the delivery of the FutureMakers Manufacturing Academy designed to develop skills, build confidence, and get people into work.
Christmas message from Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford
Friday 19 December 2025With December upon us, the joy and warmth of Christmas is all around.
News Archive
Holiday Season Update for Bin Collections and Council Services
Friday 12 December 2025
Ballymena students connect with local entrepreneurs in Mid and East Antrim’s final Future Founders
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Spreading Christmas Cheer: Donations Boost Pre-Loved Toys Scheme
Friday 28 November 2025
President Arthur Homestead Interpretative Centre reopens after major refurbishment
Friday 28 November 2025
Carrickfergus Christmas Twinkle Trail Brings a New Sparkle to the Festive Season
Friday 28 November 2025
Artisan Christmas Markets to Celebrate Local Makers Across Mid and East Antrim
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is an age-friendly employer
Monday 24 November 2025
Mid and East Antrim Pupils’ Snack Attack Sparks Sweet Success
Friday 21 November 2025
Safer Steps: MEA and PSNI link up for female personal safety walk
Thursday 20 November 2025
Mayor Hosts Reception Honouring Galgorm Golf Club’s Outstanding Junior Achievements
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Capture Christmas Across the Borough This Weekend!
Monday 17 November 2025
MEA’s festive season officially launched with Christmas lights switch-on in Ballymena
Monday 17 November 2025



