News - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

Best Kept Garden Competition Launched

The competition to find Antrim and Newtownabbey’s best kept garden is open!

Date: 08/07/2020 View More

Council takes another step forward with gyms and fitness classes re-opening

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has announced plans for the reopening of a number of its leisure centres. The fitness suites and classes at Antrim Forum, Valley, Sixmile and Crumlin Leisure Centres will re-open on Wednesday 15 July.

Date: 07/07/2020 View More

Independents’ Day UK 2020

As part of Independents’ Day UK 2020 Mayor or Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman John Smyth visited local retailer Joli Clothing in Ballyclare along with Retail NI Chief Executive, Glynn Roberts.

Date: 07/07/2020 View More

Mayor raises £12,000 for local charities

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman John Smyth raises £12,000 for his nominated charities.

Date: 06/07/2020 View More

The Retail and Town Centre Re-opening Mobilisation Team and Tourism Covid-19 Recovery Team

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has established two forums to strengthen two of the sectors most heavily impacted by Covid-19. The Retail and Town Centre Re-opening Mobilisation Team and Tourism Covid-19 Recovery Team will focus on collaborative working between local businesses from across the Borough, the Council and Central Government Partners. The forums are informing joint recovery plans aimed at building consumer confidence, driving footfall and delivering best practice in accordance with Central Government guidance.

Date: 03/07/2020 View More

The Coastguard Boat House is ‘Good to Go’

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman John Smyth showed his support to the reopening of the Tourism and Hospitality Sector with a visit to The Coastguard Boat House in Whiteabbey. The quiet retreat, located on Belfast Lough is now welcoming guests following Covid-19 and is one of the first businesses in Northern Ireland to be accredited with the Good to Go accreditation.

Date: 03/07/2020 View More