News - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

This Weekend! Explore Blooming Beautiful Plants at Spring Plant Fair in Antrim Castle Gardens

This weekend, Saturday 12 April from 10 am to 5 pm, the ever-popular Spring Plant Fair is back and bursting with vibrant colours and fragrant blooms to bring life back into your home and garden.

Date: 08/04/2025 View More

King’s Award Success for Queenspark Women’s Group

Queenspark Women’s Group has been formally recognised with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade a local voluntary group can receive in the UK. As the final organisation in the Borough to be presented with the award this year, Queenspark Women’s Group joins an esteemed list of five local groups who have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to the community.

Date: 04/04/2025 View More

Council’s Leisure Services Win Local Government Award

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has been recognised with a top honour at the 2025 Northern Ireland Local Government Awards, securing the ‘Service Innovation and Improvement Award’ for leisure services.

Date: 04/04/2025 View More

Council Unveil Exciting Line-up for VE Day 80 Celebrations!

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is proud to announce a series of commemorative events to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

Date: 03/04/2025 View More

‘Be Safe, Be Well’ Events Promote Safety and Wellbeing

Antrim and Newtownabbey Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), in collaboration with Age Friendly Antrim and Newtownabbey, held two successful 'Be Safe, Be Well' events in March 2025. These events hosted by BBC Weather Presenter Barra Best, brought together 370 senior residents from across the Borough at Dunadry Hotel and Mossley Mill.

Date: 02/04/2025 View More