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Council Strikes Modest Rate Increase as it Continues to Build a Sustainable and Prosperous Future

At a special council meeting held on Monday 10 February, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has applied an increase of 4.96% to the district rates. This equates to an increase of £36 per year or £0.70 per week for an average household.

Date: 11/02/2025 View More

Antrim and Newtownabbey’s Eco Volunteers Celebrated at Awards

Countryside Custodians and Antrim Community Fridge recognised at Live Here Love Here Awards

Date: 10/02/2025 View More

Dementia-Friendly Singing Group, The Forget-Me-Notes Shine in Heart-warming Showcase

The Courtyard Theatre in Ballyearl , Newtownabbey was filled with joy and nostalgia on Saturday 8 February, as The Forget-Me-Notes, a dementia-friendly community singing group hosted their first-ever showcase event.

Date: 10/02/2025 View More

Your Parks, Your Voice’: Council Urges Public to Share Feedback for Future Park Improvements

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is inviting local residents and visitors to take part in its ‘Your Parks, Your Voice’ campaign, encouraging feedback to help improve and develop the Borough’s parks and open spaces.

Date: 04/02/2025 View More

Launch of £4.4M PEACEPLUS Programme in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough

The Antrim and Newtownabbey PEACEPLUS Programme, which is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), is a unique initiative of the European Union designed to support peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border region of Ireland.

Date: 30/01/2025 View More

Duke of Edinburgh Legacy Bursary Scheme continues to Inspire Young People in its Third Year

The celebration event for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s third annual Duke of Edinburgh Legacy Bursary Scheme was held at Theatre at The Mill on Tuesday 28 January. Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr. David McCorkell KStJ, joined the Mayor to present certificates and £1,000 bursaries to each of the 19 participants who successfully completed the programme.

Date: 29/01/2025 View More