News - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

Duke of Edinburgh Legacy Bursary Scheme leaves a Lasting Impact

The celebration event for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s second Duke of Edinburgh Legacy Bursary Scheme was held at Mossley Mill, on Tuesday 30 January. Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell KStJ along with Alderman John Smyth presented each of the 20 participants with a certificate and £1000 bursary for successfully completing the programme.

Date: 01/02/2024 View More

Rutledge Training Expands Operations with New Premises in Antrim Technology Park

Rutledge Training, a leading provider of high quality training, have hosted an open day to celebrate the acquisition of their new premises in Antrim Technology Park. This strategic move comes in response to the continued growth of the organisation and their commitment to the delivery of quality training to apprentices.

Date: 29/01/2024 View More

Fuelling Futures: Igniting Young Minds on the Road to Success in the Transport and Logistics Sector

Over 400 students took part in a recent Transport and Logistics Event, funded by Department for Communities and hosted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. The school children from 16 local primary and post-primary schools had the opportunity to explore the sector’s diverse range of careers, current employment opportunities and the various pathways leading to employment within the sector.

Date: 26/01/2024 View More

Balmoral Show - Calling Local Businesses

Are you a small, local food, drink or hospitality business? Would you like an exciting opportunity to promote your business at Northern Ireland’s largest agri-food event of the year with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council?

Date: 25/01/2024 View More

Holocaust Remembrance Service held at Monkstown Jubilee Centre

As part of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s commitment to remembering the Holocaust, a special evening of remembrance was held at Monkstown Jubilee Centre, on Sunday 21 January 2024. The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper led tributes in remembering the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust and those who lost their lives in more recent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.

Date: 24/01/2024 View More

Schools Plant Native Trees for the New Year!

The Borough’s schools are going green in 2024 as they support Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in its mission to plant one million trees.

Date: 22/01/2024 View More