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Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

@mea_bc

Official Mid & East Antrim Borough Council X account. Delivering for those who live, work, visit and invest in our area.

 Mid & East Antrim
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🧵 Repairs & Alterations Academy: 6 Weeks to a Perfect Fit! ✂️ Learn to fix and alter your own clothes 📅 Starts: 2 November 2026 (6 weeks) 📍 Fiddlesticks Fabrics, Ballymena 🎟️ Intermediate level 📧 For more information, email: [email protected]
Promotional graphic for a 6-week Repairs & Alterations Academy starting in November 2026, featuring a person sewing fabric.

ALT Promotional graphic for a 6-week Repairs & Alterations Academy starting in November 2026, featuring a person sewing fabric.

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We are seeking the views of residents, visitors + stakeholders on the potential future use of the former Council-operated caravan park at Browns Bay. We are considering options for the site's future use. Submit your views & feedback by visiting: orlo.uk/Consultations__mdESm
A family sitting side by side on a beach on a summers day - looking out towards the sea. Image text reads: Browns Bay Survey 2026. Share your views on the potential use of the former caravan park. Closing 18 December 2026.

ALT A family sitting side by side on a beach on a summers day - looking out towards the sea. Image text reads: Browns Bay Survey 2026. Share your views on the potential use of the former caravan park. Closing 18 December 2026.

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🧵 Repairs & Alterations Academy: 6 Weeks to a Perfect Fit! ✂️ Learn to fix and alter your own clothes 📅 Starts: 2 November 2026 (6 weeks) 📍 Fiddlesticks Fabrics, Ballymena 🎟️ Intermediate level 📧 For more information, email: [email protected]
Promotional graphic for a 6-week Repairs & Alterations Academy starting in November 2026, featuring a person sewing fabric.

ALT Promotional graphic for a 6-week Repairs & Alterations Academy starting in November 2026, featuring a person sewing fabric.

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Changes are coming next week in relation to the sale of vapes or nicotine products ⬇️
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@healthdptOct 22
🚬 We’re taking steps to help protect children and young people from the harms of nicotine addiction. 🚭 From 29 October, it will be illegal in NI to sell vapes or nicotine products to anyone under 18. Buying these products on behalf of someone under 18 will also be banned.
Graphic with a calendar and text which states: “New tobacco and vapes laws in 7 days”

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Mid and East Antrim Borough Council retweeted
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@metofficeOct 23
⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Strong winds across Scotland and the far north of England and parts of Northern Ireland Saturday 2100 - Sunday 2100 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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Mid and East Antrim Borough Council retweeted
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@nidirectOct 23
#StormBoelo strong winds weather warnings: - amber in some areas from 9pm tomorrow (Sat 24 Oct) to 9pm Sunday - yellow 10am tomorrow to 12pm Sunday Injuries/danger to life possible,travel disruption,power cuts,flying debris,fallen trees likely Info/advice: nidirect.gov.uk/winds
Storm Boelo- strong winds weather warnings Amber triangle – amber warning Saturday 24 October 9pm to Sunday 25 October 9pm Yellow triangle – yellow warning Saturday 24 October 10am to Sunday 25 October 12pm

ALT Storm Boelo- strong winds weather warnings Amber triangle – amber warning Saturday 24 October 9pm to Sunday 25 October 9pm Yellow triangle – yellow warning Saturday 24 October 10am to Sunday 25 October 12pm

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⚠️ AMBER Weather Warning for Wind ⚠️ The Met Office has issued an Amber Weather Warning for Wind from 9pm on Saturday 24 to 9pm on Sunday 25 October. #StormBoelo
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The forecast shows that it is mainly areas north of Islandmagee/Larne and could potentially have significant impacts on exposed areas around Cargan, Carnlough and the rural communities in the northeast of the Borough.
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🔋 People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. Consider gathering torches + batteries, a mobile phone power pack & other essential items. 🌊 If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves.
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⚠️ Yellow Weather Warning for Wind ⚠️ A Yellow Weather Warning for Wind has been issued from 6pm, Sat 24 Oct to 3pm, Sun 25 Oct. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. #StormBoelo
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⬆️ Mid and East Antrim’s businesses secure over £384K investment across the Borough ⬆️ 🔗 Read more at: orlo.uk/Stakeholder_Network_…
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Thomas Gordon, is pictured alongside the range of business and education organisations that sit on the Mid & East Antrim Business Stakeholder Network which has brought over £384,000 of business investment into the borough recently.

ALT Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Thomas Gordon, is pictured alongside the range of business and education organisations that sit on the Mid & East Antrim Business Stakeholder Network which has brought over £384,000 of business investment into the borough recently.

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Need help using the new HRC booking system? No internet? No problem. Our Waste Helpdesk can: ☎️ Help apply for permits ☎️ Book appointments over the phone ☎️ Answer any questions about the new service Get in touch with the team on 0300 124 5000 (Option 0, Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm).
A man putting a green bin bag into a large recycling container. Image text reads: Our online H R C booking system is live! Apply now for your permit.

ALT A man putting a green bin bag into a large recycling container. Image text reads: Our online H R C booking system is live! Apply now for your permit.

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Booking your visit to our HRCs is simple! Once you have your permit: 1️⃣ Choose the HRC 2️⃣ Select a time 3️⃣ Enter your vehicle reg 4️⃣ Tell us what waste you’re bringing 5️⃣ Get confirmation Bookings can be made up to 1 hour before arrival! 📆 Book at: - orlo.uk/HRC-ONLINE_Zs8Xu
A Household Recycling Centre staff member emptying waste into a container. Image text reads: Booking your H R C visit is simple. Your H R C is going online.

ALT A Household Recycling Centre staff member emptying waste into a container. Image text reads: Booking your H R C visit is simple. Your H R C is going online.

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📣 The new HRC system is now LIVE! Visiting one of our HRCs in: 🚐 van 🚙 car + double-axle trailer 🏠 a landlord 🏢 eligible business ❤️ charity / community group You’ll now need: ✅ Council permit ✅ Booked time slot Don’t arrive without a booking as entry may be refused.
A man putting a green bin bag into a large recycling container. Image text reads: Our online H R C booking system is live! Apply now for your permit.

ALT A man putting a green bin bag into a large recycling container. Image text reads: Our online H R C booking system is live! Apply now for your permit.

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🚨If you see stray livestock wandering loose - cattle, horses, donkeys, sheep, pigs, goats, poultry, or domesticated deer - report it to police who will try to locate the owner. Remember, stray dogs can be reported to the Council dog warden or the PSNI.
An image of a sheep standing in the middle of a road with the text "Stray animals on the road or on your land? Report it" and the "Your pet, your duty: Be responsible" pawprint and heart logo

ALT An image of a sheep standing in the middle of a road with the text "Stray animals on the road or on your land? Report it" and the "Your pet, your duty: Be responsible" pawprint and heart logo

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We are seeking the views of residents, visitors + stakeholders on the potential future use of the former Council-operated caravan park at Browns Bay. We are considering options for the site's future use. Submit your views & feedback by visiting: orlo.uk/Consultations__yi8g4
A family sitting side by side on a beach on a summers day - looking out towards the sea. Image text reads: Browns Bay Survey 2026. Share your views on the potential use of the former caravan park. Closing 18 December 2026.

ALT A family sitting side by side on a beach on a summers day - looking out towards the sea. Image text reads: Browns Bay Survey 2026. Share your views on the potential use of the former caravan park. Closing 18 December 2026.

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📣 Changes are coming to Household Recycling Centre (HRC) visits 🚨 Making your visit quicker, safer & more efficient! The new HRC booking system isn’t about limiting access - it’s about improving your experience. 🔗 Find out more here - orlo.uk/HRConline_b4D2G
A man putting a green bin bag into a large bin. Image text reads: Improving efficiency and access. Your HRC is going online.

ALT A man putting a green bin bag into a large bin. Image text reads: Improving efficiency and access. Your HRC is going online.

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Join the team! ✅ Visitor Attraction Officer at The Gobbins 📅 Closing date: Mon 19 October 2026 at 4pm 🔗 Apply at: orlo.uk/MEA-JOBS__1Ewmm
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📣 Changes are coming to HRC visits 🚨 One week to go! The new permit and online HRC booking system launches in just one week. ✅ Check if you need a permit ✅ Read our FAQs ✅ Familiarise yourself with the booking process 📋 Read our FAQs here - orlo.uk/HRConline_j65R9
A man loading cardboard boxes and a black waste bag into a white van. Image text reads: One week to go - are you ready? Your H R C is going online.

ALT A man loading cardboard boxes and a black waste bag into a white van. Image text reads: One week to go - are you ready? Your H R C is going online.

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📣 A new way to visit our Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) 🚨 When booking, you’ll be asked what materials you’ll be bringing. You may require a council-issued permit. Check the list of accepted materials before you book! 👉 orlo.uk/HRConline_iFT7k
A man putting a bin bag into a large bin. Image text reads: A new way to access our HRC's. Your local household recycling centre is going online.

ALT A man putting a bin bag into a large bin. Image text reads: A new way to access our HRC's. Your local household recycling centre is going online.

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