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Cracking Christmas events in MEA this December!

…be missed! In addition, Carrickfergus Town Hall will be screening 'The Polar Express' in on Saturday 9 December 2023 from 2pm to 4pm. Tickets are £2 per person and include popcorn and a small drink. Tickets are available through the Eventbrite website's listing for the Pop Up Christmas Cinema. Children…

MEA Council launches School Uniform Scheme

…• Amphitheatre Wellness Centre, Carrickfergus: Monday – Friday - 6.30am - 9pm, Saturday - 8am - 5pm and Sunday - 9am - 5pm In late July Council will announce details of where families can collect items of school uniforms FREE OF CHARGE. There is no qualifying criteria or referral process.…

Newly qualified tour guides strengthen Mid and East Antrim’s tourism offering

To help support and encourage local tourism product development - the tour guides took part in two accredited OCN Level 2 tour guiding courses which ran at night over the Autumn and Winter period, through Northern Regional College (NRC). The OCN NI Level 2 Award in Tour Guiding qualification equips…

Council secures £12.6m City Deal funding to fully unlock The Gobbins’ potential

…Borough.” The regeneration of Carrickfergus and the development of the i4C Innovation Centre at the former St Patrick’s Barracks site in Ballymena are also to receive investment through Belfast Region City Deal.

Belfast Region City Deal

The highly ambitious Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) arrives at a critical time. This substantial financial commitment from the UK Government, NI Executive and BRCD partners, which will be further supplemented by private sector investment, represents a £1billion investment in key sectors of our economy. The Deal will generate up…

Dementia friendly top tips for Causeway Coastal Route businesses

…McRoberts, General Manager of Carrickfergus Enterprise - a social enterprise which worked with Council to develop and deliver the showcasing event, said: “We had a strong turn out from attractions and hospitality venues at the event. As a result, we have a commitment by interested tourism business owners to develop…

Strategic Theme 6: Our Environment

Street Trading

The Council’s Public Protection, Health and Wellbeing Department (Licencing Section) is responsible for regulating street trading in the Borough. The Street Trading Act (NI) 2001 places restrictions on where and how people can trade and sell goods on roads and streets. You can read our Street Training Policy on the…

Dementia Action Week 2023 celebrated across Mid and East Antrim

…Andrew Jackson Cottage in Carrickfergus, Carnfunnock Country Park in Larne and Arthur Cottage in Ballymena - with an additional broadcast online. Colin Urwin, from the Armstrong Storytelling Trust, shared stories and songs at the sessions which brought back many fond memories for the participants with one attendee commenting: “It was…

Planning Applications Received

Professor Brian Cox to inspire Northern Ireland STEAM Students through Science School project

…schools in Ballymena, Larne, Carrickfergus, Dungannon, Omagh, Enniskillen and Ballycastle will be taking part, including Cambridge House, Dunclug College, St Killian’s College and Ulidia College. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, said the council was delighted to be working with local businesses, schools, universities, and partner…

Corporate Plan Update - April to September 2024 - 2025 p2

Planning Decisions Issued

Community Safety and Cohesion

The Community Safety and Cohesion Delivery group have been extremely successful to date in establishing the community based initiatives at a ground level.

Causeway Coastal Route

Coming to Northern Ireland? Then this is one road-trip you will remember forever! Daubed by some as, “One of the greatest drives on earth”. If you like your road journeys to be full of stunning coastal views at every twist and turn, set the sat nav for the Causeway Coastal…

Climate & Sustainability Screening - Performance Improvement Plan 2024-25 p2

Mayor’s reception celebrates local artisan food businesses’ Great Taste Awards’ success

…their bespoke dairy in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, using the best ingredients. The amazing product also made it to the top sixteen highest-scoring product list in the whole competition and was in the running for the 2023 Great Taste Supreme Champion. The star-rating system at the Great Taste Awards serves as…

Christmas Message from Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE

…Centre in Ballymena, the Carrickfergus City Deal regeneration and the redevelopment of Carnfunnock Country Park are just some of the ambitious projects that will drive economic growth and enhance our area. Of course, we cannot forget the Gobbins, a true gem in our Borough, and Gracehill’s recent success in achieving…