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Leid Week 2025

Leid Week 2025

Ulster-Scots Leid Week will run from 24-28 November 2025, bringing a diverse programme of events and activities to communities across Northern Ireland. Coordinated by the Ulster-Scots Agency, the week aims to promote greater awareness, understanding, and celebration of the Ulster-Scots language.

Date: 21/11/2025 View More

Launch of the second stage of the Local Development Plan – Draft Local Policies Plan

Launch of the second stage of the Local Development Plan – Draft Local Policies Plan

Following the adoption of the Antrim and Newtownabbey Plan Strategy on 3 July 2025, the Council formally launched the commencement of next stage of the Local Development Plan Process – the draft Local Policies Plan – at a launch event held in Mossley Mill.

Date: 21/11/2025 View More

Brighten a Child’s Christmas this year by Donating a New Pair of Pyjamas

Brighten a Child’s Christmas this year by Donating a New Pair of Pyjamas

Every child deserves to feel the magic of new pyjamas at Christmas. Sadly, for many children across Northern Ireland, this simple joy is just not possible. 

Date: 20/11/2025 View More

Council Celebrates International Men’s Day 2025

Council Celebrates International Men’s Day 2025

Focusing on Positive Male Role Models

Date: 19/11/2025 View More

Council Celebrates Winners of the ‘Best Kept Garden’ Awards

Council Celebrates Winners of the ‘Best Kept Garden’ Awards

Residents, schools, businesses, and community groups were recognised for their passion, creativity, and commitment to gardening at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s annual Best Kept Garden Awards.

Date: 17/11/2025 View More

Council joins Translink’s ‘Stuff a Bus’ campaign

Council joins Translink’s ‘Stuff a Bus’ campaign

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is proud to announce its participation in Translink’s 2025 Stuff a Bus campaign, an initiative that helps ensure no one in Northern Ireland goes hungry this Christmas.

Date: 14/11/2025 View More