News - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

Nesbitt’s Quality Meats Triumph at the Countryside Alliance Awards in London!

Glengormley based Nesbitt’s Quality Meats has been awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the Butcher category of the prestigious Countryside Alliance Awards for Rural Enterprise at a distinguished ceremony held at the House of Lords in London.

Date: 03/07/2024 View More

Really Rubbish Scarecrows have found a new home at Dobbies, Antrim.

Garden Show Ireland’s ‘Really Rubbish Scarecrows’ are at their new home at Dobbies in Antrim who were one of the sponsors of the annual festival of flowers, food and fun!

Date: 02/07/2024 View More

Could you be Antrim and Newtownabbey’s Next King’s Awards Recipient?

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council recently held an enlightening briefing session for local businesses on The King’s Awards for Enterprise. Attendees were encouraged to apply for The King’s Awards for Enterprise to promote their achievements in business and to use the awards programme as a platform to showcase their talents on a global scale.

Date: 01/07/2024 View More

Antrim and Newtownabbey Council Officer Wins Community Engagement Award at MJ Awards

We are thrilled to announce that Jonathan Henderson, Community Services Coordinator for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, has been honoured with the Community Engagement Award at this year's MJ Awards.

Date: 25/06/2024 View More

Royal Robe Finishes Tour of 22 Local Schools

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has commissioned a bespoke robe specially designed and created for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty the Queen Camilla. 22 primary schools created colourful eight inch squares which were included in the robe designed by Angela Turkington, a local textile artist with vast experience in costume design.

The Coronation Robe made its final stop after 12 months of traveling around 22 schools in Fairview Primary School Ballyclare (pictured).

Date: 25/06/2024 View More

Flying the Flag in Support of the Armed Forces

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly, was honoured to raise the Armed Forces Day Flag today to recognise the immense sacrifices made by Armed Forces personnel in many wars and conflicts and to pay tribute to the gallantry of those brave men and women.

Date: 24/06/2024 View More