LATEST: Street lighting and outdoor gym for Cushendall beach

Cushendall beach is to have an outdoor gym installed and street lighting extended along the beach.

Moyle District Council voted last night (Monday) to accept a tender for £50,774.39 to carry out the scheme.

However, there was some concern that the lowest tender - which was accepted - came in at £10,000 more than the council budget.

Some councillors expressed concern that lighting along the beach would encourage drinking parties and would add to environmental light pollution.

However, a vote was taken and it was decided to proceed with the project, with Moyle Council making up the shortfall of £10,000

Read more in next week’s Ballymoney and Moyle Times.