Mid and East Antrim Council

The Mayor, Ald Gerardine Mulvenna. Photo submitted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Residents who died recently remembered at council meeting

East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons and Councillor Angela Smyth at Drains Bay. Photo submitted by DUP

Funding secured for ramp to improve access to popular beach

Proposed Cleggan treehouse. Canopy and Stars

Treehouse tourist accommodation proposal for Co Antrim

Carrickfergus Castle Car Park. Pic: Local Democracy Reporting Service

U-turn urged over castle car parking plan

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, launching the scheme. Photo: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Council launches pre-loved toys scheme for fifth year

Larne Museum and Arts Centre. Pic: Google Maps

Blue Plaque honour for poet and novelist

Junction at Greenwood Park and Prince Andrew Way, Carrickfergus, Pic: Google Maps

New waiting restrictions proposed after complaints from the community

Inver Area WI held their annual competitions in the Centenary Pavilion, Larne. Photo: Inver Area WI

‘Excellent turnout’ at Inver Area WI competitions

The Glencloy Inn, Carnlough. Photo by: Google

Pavement cafe licence refused for coastal village pub

In attendance during the official opening of the new sensory area at Carnfunnock Country Park were MEA Mayor, Ald Geraldine Mulvenna; Cllr Maeve Donnelly, representatives of the Mae Murray Foundation, and MEA officers Tara McAleese (Principal Parks Officer); Lindsay Houston (Parks Dev Manager); Kerry Fokkens (Principal Parks Duty Officer); Chris Wood (Woodland Engagement Officer), and Stephen Dines (Playground Inspector). Photo: Chris Neely

Sensory experience opens at Carnfunnock Country Park

In attendance during the official opening of the new sensory area at Carnfunnock Country Park were MEA Mayor, Ald Geraldine Mulvenna; Cllr Maeve Donnelly, represetnatives of the Mae Murray Foundation, and MEA officers Tara McAleese (Principal Parks Officer); Lindsay Houston (Parks Dev Manager); Kerry Fokkens (Principal Parks Duty Officer); Chris Wood (Woodland Engagement Officer), and Stephen Dines (Playground Inspector). Photo: Chris Neely

Sensory experience opens at Carnfunnock Country Park

The Exchange Road and Circular Road East car parks in Larne are hardly being used any more say former mayors Roy Craig and Andy Wilson. Picture: MEA Borough Council

Former mayors urge Mid and East Antrim Council to ‘come clean over finances’

Outside the new door at Glenarm Village Hall, which was funded by the Housing Executive, are: John Read, Housing Executive Good Relations officer; Leslie Morrow, Glenarm Village Committee secretary and Francis Wilson, Glenarm Village Committee assistant chairperson. Photo submitted by the Housing Executive

Singing the praises of village hall after £1,700 enhancement

The Braid, Ballymena. Photo: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Council urged to ‘concentrate on core services’

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council offices in Ballymena. Picture: Google

Council loses out on £50,000 after making U-turn on funding for asylum seekers

A section of the path in the vicinity of the lighthouse will be closed during inspection works. Photo submitted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Section of popular walking route closed for inspection works

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Ald Gerardine Mulvenna with Jackie Patton, Head of Community Planning and Development for MEABC and Michele Campbell, Operations Director for Mid and East Antrim Community Advice Services. (Colm McCann/Mid and East Antrim Council).

Uniform donations welcomed

Pictured are Catherine Hunter, Environmental Education Officer, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council; Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna; Claire McVeigh, Sustainability Advisor, Sustainable NI; Philip Thompson, Director of Operations, MEABC, and Dr Elaine Smith, Climate & Sustainability Manager, MEABC. Photo: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Mid and East Antrim Council launches action plan to address climate change

Electric vehicle charging point. Pic: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Council pulls out of electric vehicle charging scheme

At Dobbins Inn are Laura Cowan, MEA strategic tourism and regeneration manager; the Mayor, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna; David Roberts, director of strategic development at Tourism NI; Kirsty Fallis, Dobbins Inn Hotel and tour guides George McGrand and Adrian Hack. Photo submitted by Mid and East Antrim Council

Hidden gems and stories feature in new coastal tourism initiative

The site at Kintyre Road, Antiville. Pic :Google Maps

'£10m economy boost' through 87-home development plan

Residents, visitors and businesses in Mid and East Antrim are reminded of changes to car parking charges. Credit: Shutterstock. Submitted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Council announces removal of £1 for five hours car parking charge

The Mayor, Ald Gerardine Mulvenna, cutting the ribbon at the official opening of the refurbished Woodburn Play Park. Photo by: Chris Neely

Play park opening coincides with the completion of 34 new homes

Craigyhill bonfire, Larne

Council partnerships 'encourage safe and responsible cultural celebrations'

Collected condolences are now bound together in a specially commissioned Book of Condolence.

Dsplay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth

Boys from 4th Newtownabbey and 1st Greenisland at the national table tennis finals.

East Antrim players lose out in final

Launching the event recently was Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams with members from The Music Yard - Larne’s award-winning music collective – who will be playing at the event.

Programme of events for Armed Forces Day in Mid and East Antrim

Participants attending the launch of the exhibition at Carrick Museum.

New exhibition showcasing the creative talents of teenagers

'#littleheroes' helping to keep their village clean

Eight photos of tidy-up volunteers showing their ‘love’ for Cairncastle

Tree planting is underway at Carnfunnock.

New native woodland 'first' for borough

Jackie Waide.

Award-winning parks employee leaves 'lasting legacy'

Women in Business award winner Joanne Alexander is congratulated by Marguarita McNally, WiB senior marketing executive . Included are Andrew McMullan, capital works manger and John McVeigh, head of capital works and redevelopment, Mid and East Antrim Council.

Project development officer congratulated on Women in Business award

The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, with Councillor Cheryl Brownlee, chair of council’s Coronation Working Group.

Community groups urged to apply now for £500 coronation event grant

Vehicle fuel accounts for a quarter of the council’s direct greenhouse gas emissions.

Council target of further reducing emissions to net zero by 2040

Simon Waring, owner of Soap Story Ltd and Grainne O’Neill, council’s business client manager.

Business expands with range of sustainable dog grooming products

Jonathan Rea bursary award recipients with the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams.

Jonathan Rea bursary fund support for promising stars

Shirin Murphy, MEA Collections Access Officer with artist Seanna O’Boyle-Irvine.

Art and Artefacts exhibition opens

Karen Hastings, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council investment and place manager; Des Garland, regional manager Invest NI; the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Beth Adger MBE; Neil Sherrin, VP sales N. America and Carroll Falls, owner of the Secret Garden Café.

Ecos Hub facilities showcased at re-launch

Members of the public are invited to have their say on the future use of three forests in Mid and East Antrim

Masterplans to develop forest use in Mid and East Antrim

'For those in Peril on the Sea' narrator Jimmy McTeggart (left) with readers Robert Stewart, Angeline Kelly, Davy Moore and Dr David Hume, who developed the project.

MV Princess Victoria tragedy: 11 photos from 70th anniversary programme

Demolition of the former Dan Campbell’s pub.

New hotel proposal dropped for residential development plan

Interim Chief Executive for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Valerie Watts.

Views sought on corporate plan