Michelle Weir

4 days ago | northernirelandworld.com | Michelle Weir

A planning application has been submitted to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for 30 new social housing flats in Antrim. The application has been made by an agent in relation to the site at Hazeldene Flats, at Newpark Road South, in the Ballycraigy estate. A supporting design and access statement notes other properties in the surrounding area and at Newpark Road South are “predominantly that of short terraces of two-storey dwellings and blocks of two-storey maisonettes”.

5 days ago | northernirelandworld.com | Michelle Weir

Missed bin collections accounted for the highest number of complaints received by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council during the last financial year. A report presented to a recent meeting of the borough council’s Corporate Resources, Policy and Governance Committee showed that there were 177 complaints about bins during 2024/25. Overall, the council received 335 complaints during the 12-month period.

6 days ago | northernirelandworld.com | Michelle Weir

Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to continue with a trial of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) in a further three vehicles following a break-in at a council depot. A report presented to the borough council’s Environment and Economy Committee, at a meeting, in The Braid, Ballymena, on Tuesday evening, said the burglary resulted in the theft of testing equipment containing trial data.

1 week ago | northernirelandworld.com | Michelle Weir

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Neighbourhoods and Communities Committee has been told of proposed road safety improvements in Ballymena. A letter presented to the committee at a recent meeting in The Braid, Ballymena, said that Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Roads is proposing to introduce ‘School Keep Clear’ waiting restrictions outside Braidside Integrated Primary School, at Frys Road.

1 week ago | northernirelandworld.com | Michelle Weir

Mid and East Antrim councillors have noted a pay rise which has been approved by the Northern Ireland Executive. In February, councillors agreed to defer acceptance of a pay rise pending a decision by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons following a review of the role and responsibilities of councillors. The minister has since published the review and the Executive has approved a five per cent increase to the basic allowance with £18,329 payable to councillors with effect from April 1 2025.