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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

MEActive Programmes

Our MEActive programmed classes are Pay As You Go sessions. Book online though our platform How to book Follow the booking links below Select 'Book Class' Drop down to location (eg Amphitheatre applies to Carrick area programmes, Seven Towers applies to Ballymena area programmes and Larne applies to Larne are…

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…

Proposal to standardise household recycling collections across the Borough

…Households in Ballymena and Carrickfergus will receive a new 240L blue bin. Larne area residents will continue to use the blue bin they have. Collection of this blue recycling bin will be on a fortnightly basis. Councils across Northern Ireland were set ambitious recycling targets of 55% recycling by 2025,…

Mid & East Antrim In Bloom

…East Antrim in Bloom Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre 11 Antrim Street Carrickfergus BT38 7DG T: 0300 124 5000 *Rules apply. Please check our Competition Rules page for details. Prizes and Categories Categories 1. Best Kept Front Garden 2. Best Kept Front Container Garden 3. Best Kept Community Planting Scheme…

Schools out! Launch of Mid and East Antrim’s annual School Uniform Scheme 2024

…Carrick – 2 Joymount, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, BT38 7DN: Mon and Tues 10am - 2pm (please note – uniform drop off / collection is unavailable during 5 – 9 August in Carrickfergus). Additional days/times may be added throughout the Summer, dependent on volunteer support. This year, there will be a…

Mayor announces charities for term

…abuse across Antrim, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne and Newtownabbey. They offer one to one support, practical assistance and group work for women in the community. They also provide specialised services and support for children and young people affected by domestic abuse. Through early intervention and preventative work, they seek to challenge…

Car Parking Charges

Following public consultation, Council introduced a special ‘all-day’ rate for workers. £2.60 provides 10 hours of parking (Pay & Display car parks only). Seasonal parking tickets are available, subject to availability, they cost £130 per quarter and £250 for the 6-month pass. Passes can be purchased by calling T: 028…

Free compost for householders across Mid and East Antrim

…Sullatober Household Recycling Centre, Carrickfergus Bags of compost will be limited to one bag per household, and on a first come, first served basis. NWP produces peat-free compost by converting household food and garden waste received by local authorities across Northern Ireland - including Mid and East Antrim Council. Sharon…

Free compost for householders across Mid and East Antrim

…Sullatober Household Recycling Centre, Carrickfergus Bags of compost will be limited to one bag per car, and on a first come, first served basis. NWP produces peat-free compost by converting household food and garden waste received by local authorities across Northern Ireland - including Mid and East Antrim Council. Mid…

Children learn all about their local environment at this year’s Biodiversity University

…up in Ballymena and Carrickfergus, however, there is limited availability left in Larne. Johnny Topley, Regional Sustainability Manager, Moy Park, said: “The Biodiversity University is a fun and engaging way for children and young people to learn more about the natural environment and the importance of protecting wildlife habitats. We’re…

Unlock your creative potential at Creative Industries Week

…partnership with CLAN, Positive Carrickfergus and AC Connects Consultancy. Go Succeed, funded by the UK Government, aims to support entrepreneur at every stage of their business journey. Full list of events and registration details can be found at Business Events & Networking in NI | Go Succeed For further information…

Ballymena Registration Office moves to new home in The Braid

…Buildings in Larne and Carrickfergus Townhall.” The move represents the end of an era at Ardeevin, which had been home to the service since mid 1980’s. The main reception in Ardeevin which deals with dog licensing, environmental health payments and a range of other customer services will also be moving…