News - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

Unique Partnership Announced Ahead of Antrim Workspace Launch

An innovative partnership agreement between Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council and Antrim Enterprise Agency Limited, aimed at strengthening the accommodation and expert support available to local businesses, was signed yesterday.

Date: 23/11/2023 View More

The Council Sign Pledge to Stop all Road Deaths in Northern Ireland

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in partnership with the DfI, has become the first Council in Northern Ireland to sign the ‘Share the Road to Zero’ pledge, an ambitious initiative to stop all road deaths in Northern Ireland.

Date: 23/11/2023 View More

Multi-million investment by Montgomery Development Ltd

A planning application for a new multi-million pound distribution facility in Newtownabbey for Montgomery Developments Ltd, has been approved by Antrim and Newtownabbey Planning Committee in just 19 weeks.

Date: 21/11/2023 View More

World Children’s Day – Bringing Joy to Families in Need

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council works in partnership with Save the Children to deliver the Family Support Programme, which has a focus on supporting families with children aged 5 years and younger who are identified as being at greatest risk of poverty.

Date: 20/11/2023 View More

Budding Young Gardeners Flourish

Local children across the Borough were celebrated for their creative ‘really rubbish scarecrows’ whose aim was to attract birds rather than chasing them away. These scarecrows were displayed at Antrim Castle Gardens during the 2023 Garden Show Ireland and were judged on themes including Best in Show, Most Eco-Friendly, Most-Imaginative, Quirkiest and Best at attracting Birds. The pupils were praised for their imaginative efforts at Northern Ireland’s leading horticultural event at an awards presentation held in CAFRE Greenmount Campus.

Date: 20/11/2023 View More

Light it Purple for World Pancreatic Cancer Day

Each year iconic buildings, landmarks etc worldwide have joined the fight against Pancreatic Cancer. By illuminating buildings purple (symbolic colour of Pancreatic Cancer) , during the month of November they have helped put a bright spotlight on Pancreatic Cancer.

Date: 16/11/2023 View More