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Conservation Areas

Conservation Areas are areas of special architectural or historic interest. The Planning Act (NI) 2011 (Section 104) provides the Council with the power to designate an area of special architectural or historic interest as a Conservation Area.

Mid and East Antrim celebrates Tourism & Hospitality Week 2025

…the once-in-a-generation £42 million Carrickfergus City Deal project to transform the town into a heritage-led tourism destination, will continue to benefit the Borough as a whole. “We look forward to welcoming even more visitors in future.” Council, via our tourism brand Shaped by Sea and Stone, works with local trade…

Our Improvement Objectives: Improvement Objective 4

Council launches third phase of successful Shop Front Revitalisation Scheme

…premises across Ballymena, Larne, Carrickfergus, and Greenisland. Building on the success of previous schemes – which supported over 150 local businesses, this latest round of funding continues the Council’s commitment to enhancing the Borough’s town centres and supporting local enterprise. Eligible local, town-centre businesses can now apply for grants between…

Scheme of Delegation page 3

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Ballymena students connect with local entrepreneurs in Mid and East Antrim’s final Future Founders

…Circle Creative Communications in Carrickfergus, Danielle Polkey of Eden Hair and Beauty in Ahoghill, and Karl Scullion of Museco in Portglenone. The businesses involved generously contributed their time and expertise on a voluntary basis to support and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. Their commitment highlights the strength of Northern…

Budding Entrepreneurs in Mid and East Antrim find out how to ‘Go Succeed’ in business

…academy was delivered by Carrickfergus Enterprise as part of the Go Succeed business support service, led by Northern Ireland’s 11 local councils and funded by the UK Government. The event was specially designed to appeal to those in the Mid and East Antrim area who wanted to develop skills and…

Performance Improvement Plan 2024 - 2025 Quarter 2 Update Report p4

Brown Bins, Kitchen Caddy and Composting

All bins/recycling containers to be presented by 7am for collection. All bins are to have closed lids and no additional side waste will be collected except in exceptional circumstances (adverse weather, vehicle breakdown, road closures).

Corporate Plan Update Report - April to September 2025 page 4

Your Home and Planning Permission p7

Deputy Mayor joins multi-agency team supporting improvements in Carrick estates

The initiative in the Sunnylands and Woodburn estates demonstrates a commitment to addressing local issues through coordinated action. Hosted by the independent charity Supporting Communities, the inspection assembled representatives from Sunnylands & Woodburn Community Association, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE), Department for Communities (DfC), Department for Infrastructure (DfI), Mid…

Coat of Arms

…the boroughs of Larne, Carrickfergus and Ballymena. Use and Protection Briefing Notes

Strategic Theme 1: Jobs and Tourism

The Coastline and Beaches

Down at sea level is the Antrim Coast Road, winding in synchrony with the headlands for 40km. It was built 1832 – 1842 and the rock had to be blasted away to make way for it. We also have the gentle shallow tidal inflow to Larne Lough which habitat is…

Your Home and Planning Permission p2

Christmas message from Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford

…switch ons and the Carrickfergus Christmas Trail to community-led kindness initiatives such as the Pre-Loved Toys Scheme that are helping families in need. As we look ahead to the year to come, there is much to be positive about. Major investment through the Belfast Region City Deal will help unlock…

Council Brings Back Pre-Loved Toys Scheme for its 7th Year!

…Wednesday and Saturday, 9am-5pm. Carrickfergus area: Sullatober HRC: Monday – Wednesday and Saturday, 9am-5pm, Thursday and Friday, 9am-7pm. Amphitheatre Leisure Centre: Monday – Friday, 9am-9pm, Saturday, 9am-5pm, Sunday, 9am-5pm. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, said: “This scheme is the perfect opportunity for people to give their…

Registration Service Pricing Policy

Approved Date 20 September 2016 Review Date 20 September 2017 Related Legislation/Applicable Section of Legislation Births and Deaths Registration (NI) Order 1976 Births and Deaths Registration Regulations (NI) 2012 The Marriage (NI) Order 2003 The Marriage (NI) Regulations 2003 The Civil Partnership Act 2004 General Register Office (Fees) Order (NI)…

Invest MEA

Mid and East Antrim is an ambitious, forward-thinking and well-connected region primed for economic growth and international investment. Visit the Invest MEA website for more information