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Dr Alderman Fraser Agnew MBE is awarded the first-ever Friendship Ambassador Award

Dr Alderman Fraser Agnew MBE is awarded the first-ever Friendship Ambassador Award

Our esteemed friend and colleague Dr Alderman Fraser Agnew MBE, has been awarded the first-ever Friendship Ambassador Award from the Gilbert Sister Cities, and a key to the Town of Gilbert in honour of his four decades of service to our Borough.

Date: 06/02/2023 View More
Top Performing Council grants planning approval to £10M Factory in just 16 weeks

Top Performing Council grants planning approval to £10M Factory in just 16 weeks

JANS Group has been granted planning permission by Antrim and Newtownabbey Planning Committee, for a new £10M factory at its Caulside Drive site in Antrim, in just over 16 weeks.

Date: 03/02/2023 View More
New £18M Housing Development at Enkalon Site gets the go-ahead

New £18M Housing Development at Enkalon Site gets the go-ahead

Lotus Homes (UK) Ltd have been given the go-ahead for a £18M housing development at the Enkalon site Antrim.The planning application was processed in just under 28 weeks and passed by the Council’s Planning Committee at its January meeting.

Date: 02/02/2023 View More
Mayor welcomes first residents of Knockenagh Lane Housing Development

Mayor welcomes first residents of Knockenagh Lane Housing Development

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Stephen Ross recently visited the new social housing development Knockenagh Lane, in Rathfern, to welcome the first families to receive keys to their new homes.

Date: 31/01/2023 View More
£2.3 million funding announcement for Belfast International Airport

£2.3 million funding announcement for Belfast International Airport

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Stephen Ross has visited Belfast International Airport to congratulate Managing Director Graham Keddie and his team on their recent £2.3M Levelling Up Funding success.

Date: 26/01/2023 View More
Mayor Launches Borough’s New Centenary Trail

Mayor Launches Borough’s New Centenary Trail

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman Stephen Ross has officially opened the Borough’s new Centenary Trail. As part of the Council’s programme of events and projects to mark the Northern Ireland Centenary, this new Centenary Trail highlights the history of the area, through the use of information and images all available in an accessible format. 

Date: 26/01/2023 View More