Notices of Proposed Special Events
Local Councils have been given new powers to close roads or restrict traffic to allow certain events to take place.
These might include sporting events such as a Fun Run or Marathon, social events including Street Parties or other forms of entertainment eg concerts held on a public road.
Notices of Proposed Special Events
The Public Protection, Health and Wellbeing Department has received the following applications in relation to the holding of a Special Event on a public road.
By virtue of the powers conferred on it by Article 8A of and Schedule 3A to the Road Traffic Regulation (NI) Order 1997, the Council gives notice that it is minded to make an Order to temporarily prohibit traffic from the following roads in order to facilitate the following special events:
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Name of proposed Special Event |
Date |
Time |
Roads affected |
Diversionary Routes |
Written Representations to be made to Council at the address below by: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Carrickfergus Artisan Craft Market |
Saturday 1 March 2025 Saturday 5 April Saturday 3 May Saturday 7 June Saturday 5 July Saturday 2 August Saturday 6 September Saturday 4 October |
10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm |
Market Place and West Street Carrickfergus |
n/a |
10 February 2025 |
|
Fairhill 5 mile road race |
Thursday 5 June 2025 |
7pm - 9pm |
Suffolk Street, Summerfield Street, Warden Street and St Patricks Link Ballymena |
Crebilly Road, Woodside Road and Raceview Road |
10 February 2025 |
Persons wishing to make representations to the Council regarding proposals may do so, in writing, to the address below.
Please note the closing date and time for representations on each notice. Representations received after the date will not be considered.
Arrangements can also be made to inspect the application, free of charge, at the Council Offices, in Larne, Ballymena or Carrickfergus by contacting us on the T: 0300 124 5000 or E: licensing@midandeastantrim.gov.uk.