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Mid and East Antrim businesses and community groups committed to becoming dementia friendly

…sessions across Larne, Ballymena, Carrickfergus and via Microsoft Teams, which equipped local businesses and community organisations with information on how to best support people with dementia and their carers. The training provided an invaluable insight into the different types and symptoms of dementia - as well as communication tips and…

Mid and East Antrim Local Development Plan 2030 – ‘Call for Sites’ public consultation

…2024 - Town Hall, Carrickfergus Council will publish the information received through this consultation as part of the evidence base for the draft LPP. By submitting your response, you are accepting that Mid and East Antrim Borough Council will publish it and the information within it. Published responses will not…

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 -…

Co-Mingled Recycling FAQs

Council is progressing towards a ‘co-mingled’ collection service. This will see all dry recycling materials being placed into one bin. Households in Ballymena and Carrickfergus will receive a new 240L blue bin. Larne area residents will continue to use the blue bin they have.

Tree-mendous effort by all to mark National Tree Week!

…Larne Leisure Centre) and Carrickfergus Amphitheatre car park. The trees are small whips of hazel, rowan and crab apple, approximately 60cm tall. These small trees transplant with better survival rates than larger trees. Remember planting the right tree in the right place can really make an impact so why not…

Christmas light switch on events kick start the festive season across MEA!

Taking place in Ballymena, Larne, Carrickfergus and Whitehead – the events will be packed with fun-filled family entertainment, seasonal music, plus a very special visit from the main man himself – Santa! “Christmas is a magical time of year, and we are excited to kick off the festive season with…

About Larne Museum and Arts Centre

The Main Gallery hosts permanent displays reflecting the agricultural, industrial, military and maritime history of the area. Larne is a principal gateway into Northern Ireland and the strong maritime links of this east Antrim coastal community are portrayed through a variety of exhibits relating to the first roll-on, roll-off ferries,…

Tree-mendous effort by all to mark the beginning of National Tree Week!

…Castle Welcome Area and Carrickfergus Amphitheatre car park. The trees are small whips, approximately 1m tall - small trees transplant with better survival rates than larger trees. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, said: “We are delighted to be supporting Tree Week in Mid and East Antrim…

Christmas light switch ons kick start the festive season across MEA!

Taking place in Ballymena, Larne, Carrickfergus and Whitehead – the events will be full of magical Christmas cheer, fun-filled family entertainment plus a very special visit from the main man himself – Santa! Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, said: “We are delighted to announce the switching…

Mid and East Antrim Food Partnership Workshop

People attending the workshop discussed partnership innovation and best way to progress the partnership across the Borough, promoting all aspects of healthy and sustainable food. The workshop covered six key themes: Taking a strategic and collaborative approach to good food governance and action Building public awareness, active food citizenship and…

Planning Advertisement List

The full details of following planning applications including plans, maps and drawings are available to view on the NI Planning Portal or at the Council Planning Office or by contacting T: 028 2563 3500. Written comments should be submitted within the next 14 days. Please quote the application number in…

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council celebrates NI Apprenticeship Week!

…included: Ryobi visit to Carrickfergus Grammar School: As part of Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week (NIAW23) Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd. visited pupils at Carrickfergus Grammar School to talk to them about the company and the many career opportunities available with them - including routes to Higher Level Apprenticeships. Ryobi Aluminium…

The Story of Carrickfergus Townscape Heritage Initiative p8

Mid and East Antrim welcomes another two ‘Chatty Benches’ during Loneliness Awareness Week

…launched in: Shaftesbury Park, Carrickfergus Town Park, Larne Between Wellington St. and Church St., Ballymena People’s Park, Ballymena Maine Riverside Walk, Cullybackey Portglenone Marina Whitehead Railway Garden Ballykeel, Ballymena Larne Promenade Ahoghill Park Sentry Hill, Ballymena Sunnylands Community Garden, Sunnylands Community Centre Ballykeel Memorial Community Garden, Ballymena Harryville Motte, Ballymena…

Dog Licensing

…Residents who previously used Carrickfergus Council’s online dog licensing system their login will still work. There will be other services for residents and businesses added to Council Direct in the near future. Applicants will be required to provide evidence in relation to concessions e.g. birth certificate/pension book, proof of income…

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 welcomes three more ‘Chatty Benches’

…launched in: Shaftesbury Park, Carrickfergus Town Park, Larne Wellington Street/Church Street, Ballymena People’s Park, Ballymena Maine Riverside Walk, Cullybackey Whitehead Railway Community Garden Portglenone Marina Larne promenade/Larne Community Fridge Glenvale, Glarryford Ahoghill Park Sentry Hill, Ballymena Sunnylands Community Garden, at Sunnylands Community Centre Harryville Motte, Ballymena Ballykeel Memorial Community Garden,…

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…

‘An afternoon at Bonnybefore’ celebrates Ulster Scots tradition

…lived at The Barn, Carrickfergus, and extracts from stories written by Charlotte as a teenager were read at the event by Hilary Bailey. Ulster Scots writer and poet Davy Moore also read several of his poems, while Dr. David Hume, Civic Events Coordinator at MEA Council, delivered a paper on…

What’s Your Flavour? School Ice Cream Competition Winners Announced!

…running an ice-cream business! Carrickfergus Model Primary 4 pupil, Jonah Keys was selected as one of the winners. Jonah and his class mates were invited to The Milk Parlour in Glenarm where Jonah’s winning entry ‘PBJ Crunch’ was made for all to try. Jonah’s innovative ice cream - which featured…