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:
|
Name of proposed Special Event |
Date |
Time |
Roads affected |
Diversionary Routes |
Written Representations to be made to Council at the address below by: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ballymena Belles 5k |
Tuesday 8 April 2025 |
7pm- 8.30pm |
Fenaghy Road, Galgorm Road, Killane Road, Lisnafillon Road, Russellstown Road Glagorm Ballymena - lane restrictions |
n/a |
8 March 2025 |
|
Whitehead Easter Monday road race |
Monday 21 April 2025 |
12noon - 2pm |
Kings Road and Cable Road Whitehead - road closure A2 Belfast Road - lane closure |
n/a |
8 March 2025 |
|
Larne AC 10 mile road race |
Saturday 12 April 2025 |
10am -11.30am |
A2 Coast Road from Glenarm Road to Drumnagreagh Road Larne |
Drumnagreagh Road, Weyburn Road and Old Glenarm Road |
8 March 2025 |
|
Storm the Castle 10k |
Sunday 17th August 2025 |
1pm – 3.30pm |
A2 Belfast road – lane closure Prince William Way, North Road, Antrim Street, Joymount Carrickfergus - rolling closure |
n/a |
8 March 2025 |
|
Carrick Castle Triathlon |
Saturday 16th August 2025 |
5pm – 9pm |
Marine Highway Carrickfergus – lane closure |
n/a |
8 March 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.