News - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

Connecting Schools and Employers: Council to Pilot Work Experience Programme

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has partnered with early talent experts, Workplus, to offer a work experience project for pupils in post-primary schools in the Borough.

Date: 30/11/2023 View More

Can you spare a pair of PJs this Christmas?

Fresh new pyjamas are a festive favourite and we want to ensure that every child feels that cosy comfort this Christmas. Continuing her tradition for the fourth consecutive year, Councillor Leah Smyth is championing the Women’s Aid ABCLN’s Christmas Pyjama appeal.

Date: 29/11/2023 View More

Shop Local this Christmas

The countdown to Christmas is officially on, and with just four weeks to go Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is encouraging residents to ‘Shop Local’ this Christmas and ‘Discover what’s on their Doorstep’.

Date: 29/11/2023 View More

Eat, Meet and Collaborate

The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper hosted a community Eat, Meet and Collaborate event held on Saturday 25 November in the Yarn Suite at Mossley Mill. This inclusive gathering provided a platform for members of the deaf community to come together, share ideas, and discuss important initiatives

Date: 28/11/2023 View More

Council Joins Newtownabbey Rotary Club to Plant Crocus Corms for World Polio Day

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council join forces with Newtownabbey Rotary Club to highlight awareness of Polio by planting Crocus Corms at Lilian Bland Pavilion and Mossley Pavilion.

Date: 27/11/2023 View More

Winter Woollies Campaign Wrapped Up for a Second Year

Local people have been knitting and crocheting their hearts out with an amazing 1,200 personally hand crafted items donated to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for their Winter Woollies campaign. The campaign encourages residents to knit or crochet hats, scarves, or blankets for those less fortunate facing the winter chill.

Date: 27/11/2023 View More