Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and the Policing and Community Partnership (PCSP) are working together with the Police Service of Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service to encourage everyone to take responsibility for road safety. The call comes ahead of Road Safety Week 2022 which kicks off on Monday 14 November […]
With over 1 million people expected to visit the Belfast Christmas Market this year, Lord Mayor Councillor Tina Black met with the Market Place Europe team putting the finishing touches in place for its opening on Saturday November 19 at 12noon. The Belfast Christmas Market attracts visitors from across Europe and the UK and has
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Belfast councillors have agreed to trial a pre-loved toys scheme in the run-up to Christmas to help ease the financial burden on families and cut down on the amount of quality toys that are sent to landfill. At this week’s meeting of Belfast City Council’s People and Community Committee, councillors approved the scheme which will
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The annual GDS Index is a world-leading sustainability benchmarking and performance improvement programme for destinations and their visitor economies, announced the 2022 results today (Wednesday 9th November) that sees the Northern Ireland capital climb eleven places since last year to take the 8th spot; placing Belfast as the most sustainable destination in the Island of
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The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council recently welcomed St John Ambulance members to Cloonavin to mark a significant volunteering milestone. Collectively, the event celebrated 10,000 hours of volunteering, with certificates presented to individuals who reached 50, 100 or 200 hours from Causeway Volunteer Centre as part of the EPIC (Empowering People In Communities) initiative. Offering his congratulations, the Mayor Councillor Ivor
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It’s time to celebrate the season of goodwill as towns and villages across Mid and East Antrim prepare to usher in the festive season with Christmas light switch ons to kick start the season for residents, visitors and shoppers alike. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, said: “It has, and continues to
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Antrim Castle Gardens will come to life until Tuesday 20 December as Enchanted Winter Garden returns, providing a magical, Christmas experience for all the family. Antrim Castle Gardens will come to life from Saturday 26 November to Tuesday 20 December as Enchanted Winter Garden returns, providing a magical, Christmas experience for all the family. This
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More than 80 groups throughout the Borough are to share in £42,000 worth of funding to host Christmas celebration events. The Council has approved grants to 71 organisations under the Senior Citizens Christmas Festivity Fund at a total cost of £34,283, for a variety of activities such as Christmas lunches, parties, outings, hampers and tea
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Belfast based business cluster partnerships, community groups, charities and social enterprises are being given the opportunity to apply for capital grants to enhance their local areas. Belfast City Council has allocated over £600k to the next phase of its Business cluster and community grant scheme. Capital grants between £10k-£25k will be awarded for environmental improvement
Over £600k Available In Grants To Rejuvenate Outdoor Spaces Across Belfast Read More »
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is to throw its hat in the ring to host Armed Forces Day 2024. The event, which takes place on the last Saturday each June, is a chance for people to show their support for the men and women who make up the armed forces community – from currently serving
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