News - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

King’s Award for Voluntary Service Presented to Mallusk Community Action Group

Mallusk Community Action Group (MCAG) has been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest honour given to local voluntary groups in the UK, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to community life in the Mallusk area. The award was presented by the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, David McCorkell KStJ, at a special ceremony hosted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council at Mossley Mill on Friday 13 February 2026.

Date: 16/02/2026 View More

Council Helps Over 1,000 Young People Take Next Step in their Careers

A highly successful Careers and Apprenticeship Fair took place on Wednesday 4 February at Theatre at The Mill, delivered by the Antrim and Newtownabbey Labour Market Partnership. The event welcomed 1,116 attendees and featured 54 exhibitors, with hundreds of people eager to explore education, training, and employment opportunities.

Date: 09/02/2026 View More

Council strikes one of the lowest rates increases across Northern Ireland

At a Special Council Meeting held on Monday 9 February, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council struck the annual rate for 2026/27, applying a modest increase of 2.99% to the district rates. This is one of the lowest rates increases across all other Councils.

Date: 09/02/2026 View More

Professionals Unite to Strengthen Safeguarding at “Pathways to Protection” Event

Nearly 140 professionals from across Northern Ireland attended the Pathways to Protection event on Wednesday 4 February 2026 at The Dunadry Hotel, Antrim, hosted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in partnership with The Rowan Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), the Northern Domestic & Sexual Violence Partnership (NDSVP), and the Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP). The conference was funded by The Executive Office NI through their Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Momentum Fund.

Date: 04/02/2026 View More

Colm Murphy Claims Commonwealth Title at Theatre at The Mill

Theatre at The Mill proudly hosted a landmark night of professional boxing on Saturday 31 January 2026, as the venue staged its first-ever championship contest and witnessed history being made with Colm “The Posh Boy” Murphy being crowned Commonwealth Featherweight Champion.

Date: 02/02/2026 View More

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee visits Antrim and Newtownabbey

The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, recently welcomed members of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee to Global Point, Newtownabbey, as part of the Committee’s ongoing inquiry into “Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors.”

Date: 30/01/2026 View More