News - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

Deputy Mayor Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week with Local Mums

The Deputy Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Rosie Kinnear, today hosted a free event to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. Local mums enjoyed the relaxed and friendly morning of support and celebration at the Theatre at The Mill on Thursday 10 August.

Date: 10/08/2023 View More

Have a darn good day out at Spinning Yarns!

Spinning Yarns, a celebration of all things wool and linen returns to the picturesque and quaint surroundings of Mossley Mill on Saturday 2 September. Organised by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, this one day festival will showcase colour, creativity and craft, promising a darn good day out for all crafters and knitters alike.

Date: 07/08/2023 View More

The Mayor visits RNID Hearing Aid Support Service in Ballyclare Town Hall

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in partnership with the Royal National Institute for Deaf People RNID is excited to announce the launch of a new hearing aid support service.

Date: 04/08/2023 View More

Ulster Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships return to Antrim

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is set to host the RSPBA Northern Ireland Branch’s 70^th Ulster Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships at the Northern Ireland Centenary Stadium, Antrim Forum on Saturday 12 August from 10am-6pm. Come along and enjoy a day filled with outstanding musical performances, dazzling displays of Highland Dancing and the sound of bagpipes echoing through the air.

Date: 04/08/2023 View More

Mayor’s Visit to Leading Tech Company Showcases Borough’s Thriving Sector

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper BEM visited InspecVision to see first-hand the cutting-edge technology produced within its Mallusk facility and learn more about how the company has become a global export success story.

Date: 03/08/2023 View More

Council provides up to £5,000 Funding for Special School’s Summer Schemes

The pupils of the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Schools across the Borough, have all been having a great time at their Summer Schemes, after being awarded funding of up to £5000 from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Date: 02/08/2023 View More