News - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

Hardship Funding: Community Grants Now Open

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has been allocated £306,432 in Hardship Funding to support the most vulnerable affected by the cost of living crisis. This is part of the Department for Communities (DfC) £4 million Hardship Fund which is administered to communities by local authorities across Northern Ireland.

Date: 28/09/2023 View More

Airport’s ‘Reverse Vending’ Innovation Welcomed by Mayor

The launch of new reverse vending machines (RVM) at Belfast International Airport was applauded by Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor Mark Cooper BEM when he paid a visit to congratulate airport management this week.

Date: 27/09/2023 View More

Service Disruption to Council Facilities

Updated: 27/9/23 at 17.30pm

Date: 27/09/2023 View More

Action Deaf Youth Mayoral Family Fun Day

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has celebrated International Day of Sign Languages, Saturday 23September by hosting a Family Fun Day at Sentry Hill, Newtownabbey for Action Deaf Youth.

Date: 27/09/2023 View More

Council Celebrates Booming Manufacturing Company, Fast Engineering Ltd

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Cllr Mark Cooper BEM recently visited Fast Engineering, a long-standing local business founded in 1981. Established by Seamus Connolly, this family-run micro-business boasts significant 25,000 sq. ft. premises in Antrim and provides patented engineering solutions all over the globe.

Date: 26/09/2023 View More

Jack is back! Find him at the bottom of the beanstalk at The Courtyard Theatre, Ballyearl!

You’re in for a treat this Christmas as Jack and The Beanstalk takes stage at The Courtyard theatre, Ballyearl. This classic fairy tale will be brought to life with all the magic and mayhem you would expect from a traditional pantomime.

Date: 25/09/2023 View More