News - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

BIG Spring Cleaning at Glas Na Braden Glen

Schoolchildren from local primary school, Rathcoole Primary, joined Antrim and Newtownabbey Council’s litter-pick at Glas Na Braden Glen to help tackle the issue of littering and preserve the natural beauty of the local woodland walking route.

Date: 27/03/2024 View More

Newtownabbey Resident Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Causing Unnecessary Suffering to His Dogs

Robert Guy, of Ballyfore Park in Newtownabbey, faced sentencing earlier this month at Belfast Magistrates’ Court, after previously pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to two dogs.

Date: 25/03/2024 View More

Red Arrows to Dazzle at Armed Forces Day with Diamond Nine Display

The Red Arrows are set to dazzle at this year’s Armed Forces Day at Jordanstown, Loughshore Park on Saturday 22 June, with a new nine aircraft aerobatic display as part of their 60th diamond season.

Date: 23/03/2024 View More

King’s Award Success for Mayfield Village Community Association

Mayfield Village Community Association has been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of their outstanding contribution to their local community. The group was presented with the highest civic award bestowed upon local volunteer groups by the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell KStJ at a special event at Mossley Mill, hosted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council on 22 March 2024.

Date: 22/03/2024 View More

Approval for Thermal Recovery Facility at Antrim-based Waste Management Company

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has granted planning approval for a project proposed by McQuillan Company, involving the transformation of an existing waste transfer building into a thermal recovery facility.

Date: 20/03/2024 View More

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Greenlights Multi-Million Pound Extension of Mallusk Housing

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has granted planning permission for an extension to the Mayfield Garden Village housing development in Mallusk. The application, submitted by South Bank Square, entails a substantial investment of £15 million and is poised to create approximately 100 jobs during the construction phase.

Date: 20/03/2024 View More