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Planning Permission Granted for New Social Housing Development and Retail Unit in Antrim Town

Planning Permission Granted for New Social Housing Development and Retail Unit in Antrim Town

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has granted full planning permission for a new high-quality social housing development and a single retail unit in the heart of Antrim Town Centre.

Date: 16/12/2025 View More

Over 400 Pairs of Pyjamas Donated to the Women’s Aid Christmas Pyjama Appeal!

Over 400 Pairs of Pyjamas Donated to the Women’s Aid Christmas Pyjama Appeal!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our local community, this year’s Women’s Aid Christmas Pyjama Appeal has once again brought warmth, comfort and festive cheer to children and families affected by domestic abuse.

Date: 16/12/2025 View More

New Mentor and Capital Grant Programme for Businesses

New Mentor and Capital Grant Programme for Businesses

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is helping local businesses unlock growth through the new Ask (Advice, Skills & Knowledge) Mentor and Capital Grant Programme. Local businesses can once again access expert one-to-one mentoring support, and now for the first time, financial assistance through the newly launched Ask Mentor and Capital Grant Programme. The programme offers up to 10 hours of free business mentoring and an 80% funded capital grant of up to £1,500.

Date: 15/12/2025 View More

Spark Your Career – Guaranteed Interview with Welding Skills Academy

Spark Your Career – Guaranteed Interview with Welding Skills Academy

Antrim and Newtownabbey Labour Market Partnership, in partnership with Northern Regional College, is excited to launch the Welding Skills Academy, a fully funded four-week programme designed to equip participants with essential welding skills and connect them directly with local employment opportunities.

Date: 15/12/2025 View More

Council Reaffirms White Ribbon Charter Commitment to Help End Violence Against Women and Girls

Council Reaffirms White Ribbon Charter Commitment to Help End Violence Against Women and Girls

The Mayor, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, has renewed the Council’s commitment to ending violence against women and girls by signing the White Ribbon Charter.

Date: 12/12/2025 View More

NFSU Medical Admin Academy Expands to Antrim and Newtownabbey – Limited Spaces Available!

NFSU Medical Admin Academy Expands to Antrim and Newtownabbey – Limited Spaces Available!

Following the success of two Medical Administration Training Academies delivered earlier this year in other council areas, the Northern GP Federation Support Unit (NFSU) is delighted to announce to share that funding has now been secured to bring this successful initiative to Antrim and Newtownabbey, beginning January 2026.

Date: 10/12/2025 View More