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Mid and East Antrim Pupils’ Snack Attack Sparks Sweet Success

…Larne, and one from Carrickfergus Model Primary School, along with their entire classes will now get the chance to meet the maker behind Buchanan’s delicious creations and discover what it takes to run a thriving food business. It’s a golden opportunity to turn classroom creativity into real-world inspiration. Mayor of…

Mayor Minford returns to the sea for charity challenge

…from Whitehead and the Carrickfergus Bluetits, for another refreshing morning by the coast. The group gathered early at Ballygally Beach, where there was plenty of laughter, encouragement and community spirit as swimmers took to the water together. The Mayor also expressed his thanks to the Rotary Club of Ballymena, who…

Progress in Education

In partnership with organisations such as the Education Authority and the Northern Regional College, we are working to improve educational aspirations in our Borough.

Rates

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed a district rate increase of 2.95%. It was set at a special meeting of council on Monday 9 February, following months of detailed work by Elected Members and officers to keep the rate as low as possible while ensuring key projects and…

Our Environment

The ‘Our Environment’ Delivery Group have gathered together all of the relevant organisations that work together to improve the sustainability of our Borough.

A Season of Christmas Magic Coming to Mid and East Antrim

…for the holiday season. Carrickfergus Lights Switch-On, Saturday 22 November, Town Centre, followed by fireworks over the Promenade. Carrickfergus will shine bright with festive fun as Market Place hosts the town’s Christmas Lights Switch-On celebrations. The day begins at 1pm with a bustling Artisan Market in the High Street Car…

Slipways

As well as our harbours and marinas, we also manage access for various slipways across the Borough: Carnlough Harbour Slipway Glenarm Slipway Ballygally Slipway Tweeds Port Slipway Ballylumford Slipway Port Muck Portglenone Quay Newferry Whitehead Boat Park & Slipway Fisherman’s Quay Carrickfergus Harbour Slipway Whitehead Boat Park

Action Cancer Big Bus visit to Sunnylands

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE said: “I would like to thank Sunnylands and Woodburn Community Group for bringing the Action Cancer bus to the area. It is vital to identify cancer as early as possible as there are more treatment options and a better chance…

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Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed a district rate increase of 3.55%. It was set at a special meeting of Council on Monday 9 February, following months of detailed work by Elected Members and officers to keep the rate as low as possible while ensuring key projects and…

MEActive Programmes

Our MEActive programmed classes are Pay As You Go sessions. Book online though our platform How to book Follow the booking links below Select 'Book Class' Drop down to location (eg Amphitheatre applies to Carrick area programmes, Seven Towers applies to Ballymena area programmes and Larne applies to Larne are…

Mid and East Antrim stirs up a cauldron of excitement as Halloween creeps closer

…Halloween. From Ballymena to Carrickfergus and Larne, local communities are pulling out all the stops to deliver unforgettable experiences. Expect spine-tingling surprises, themed markets, fireworks displays, and plenty of treats (and maybe a few tricks). Many events are free or low-cost, making it easy for everyone to join in the…

Funding available for local organisations to provide inclusive summer activities

…main towns of Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne along with their surrounding areas. Councillor Maeve Donnelly, Vice-Chair of the Inclusion & Equality Sub-Committee added: “We would encourage all interested organisations and charities, which meet the criteria to apply online for this funding scheme. Applicants will be required to provide information on their…

New Household Recycling Centre opening hours

…HRC 10 Marshallstown Road Carrickfergus From April 2025 (all year round) Monday – Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday – Friday 9am - 7pm Saturday 9am - 5pm Waveney Road HRC Waveney Road Ballymena From April 2025 (all year round) Monday – Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday – Friday 9am -…

Town Centre Health Check publication - p3

Artisan Christmas Markets to Celebrate Local Makers Across Mid and East Antrim

…at Shaftesbury Park in Carrickfergus.

‘Quiet Hour’ continues across Mid and East Antrim parks

…Park, Larne Marine Gardens, Carrickfergus As part of our wider commitment to inclusive outdoor spaces, People’s Park in Ballymena also features a dedicated sensory area. Designed to stimulate the senses in a positive and engaging way, the space includes a range of equipment suitable for children of all abilities. It…

Dog Control Orders

A suite of Dog Control Orders were introduced on the 1 January 2016 following public consultation. These Orders updated previous Dog Control Orders held by the legacy council areas. A second group of Dog Control Orders were publicly consulted upon during March 2016.

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council strikes rate for 2025/26

…facilities in Larne and Carrickfergus; new Cemetery provision for Clough, Larne and Carrickfergus, and the provision of a replacement Community Centre in Broughshane. A Council spokesperson said: “We began our rates process back in Autumn last year and have been working round the clock to identify savings and efficiencies for…

Proposal to standardise household recycling collections across the Borough

…Households in Ballymena and Carrickfergus will receive a new 240L blue bin. Larne area residents will continue to use the blue bin they have. Collection of this blue recycling bin will be on a fortnightly basis. Councils across Northern Ireland were set ambitious recycling targets of 55% recycling by 2025,…

Mid & East Antrim In Bloom

…East Antrim in Bloom Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre 11 Antrim Street Carrickfergus BT38 7DG T: 0300 124 5000 *Rules apply. Please check our Competition Rules page for details. Prizes and Categories Categories 1. Best Kept Front Garden 2. Best Kept Front Container Garden 3. Best Kept Community Planting Scheme…