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If you are looking for that special gift this Christmas, that offers plenty of choice then why not try the Antrim Town Gift Card? Launched this week by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in conjunction with Antrim Town Team, the gift card aims to encourage people to spend more locally and in turn, help businesses recover from the recent pandemic. The card works the same as other shop gift card schemes and can be pre-loaded with any amount from £5 up to £500.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council will support Ulster-Scotch Leid Week which runs from Monday 23 - Friday 27 November, with an online programme of events as well as Walking Tours

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council will light up Antrim Civic Centre, Ballyclare Town Hall and Mossley Mill purple in support of World Prematurity Day on Tuesday 17 November.

With just six weeks to Christmas, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is urging residents to ‘Think Local’ when shopping for their special gifts this year. By shopping close to home, money is kept within the local economy, helping to boost businesses and as a result, retain jobs.
 

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is offering businesses across the Borough that are located outside traditional town centres, the opportunity to apply for up to £1,000 grant funding. The financial assistance is in response to the challenges brought about by COVID-19 and is funded in conjunction with the Department for Communities (DfC) and the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).

Following Belfast International Airport’s announcement regarding tactical closures, Mayor, Councillor Jim Montgomery has released the below statement.