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MAYOR’S MESSAGE
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Welcome to the August edition of Borough Life, our residents’ magazine that keeps you up to date with life in our Borough. As the new Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your warm welcome and I look forward to the year ahead as First Citizen of our Borough.
NEW MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR MAYOR'S CHARITIES 2018- 2019
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NEW COAT OF ARMS FOR COUNCIL RIBBON OF POPPIES CAMPAIGN
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'MORE' FROM OUR SISTER CITY
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SAVING LIVES AT SIXMILE OVER £1.2M INVESTMENT EVERY BODY ACTIVE GRANTS
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BIRTHDAY PARTIES
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SUMMER EVENTS GUIDE
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SUMMER SELFIE RANDALSTOWN IS BLOOMING BEAUTIFUL MONKSTOWN WOOD
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SPEAK UP FOR ANIMAL WELFARE FIELDS IN TRUST DESIGNATION
SIXMILEWATER PARK APP 12
CDE GLOBAL JOB HUNTING? OPTIMAL HELP FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY CITY DEAL
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HEATHROW COMES TO THE BOROUGH LOOKING TO HIRE MEETING SPACE?
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PLANS FOR YOUR BOROUGH PLANNING FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE
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DON'T BE A LITTER BUG LOVE FOOD, HATE WASTE
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#IRECYCLERIGHT
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SPINNING YARNS
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One of my first engagements as Mayor was attending the Jobs Fair which took place at the Valley Leisure Centre. I was delighted that we were able to promote over 1000 job vacancies from more than 60 employers throughout the Borough on the day. If you’re looking for a job, then don’t forget to check out our new Facebook page @ANBoroughjobs. Our Borough really is a beautiful place and this was confirmed recently when Randalstown was awarded Ireland’s Best Kept Town for 2018 in the Small Town Category. This is superb news and I am extremely proud of all the Council staff and community volunteers who work so hard to keep our Borough looking beautiful. See page 10 for details. In this bumper edition, we have 12 pages packed full of arts and culture classes, courses and workshops so you will be guaranteed to find something suitable for all ages. Remember to look out for our next Borough Life from 1 October, it will be jam-packed with all the Halloween festivities! I hope you all enjoy the rest of your summer holidays and I look forward to meeting many of you out and about as I serve my term as Mayor. Councillor Paul Michael Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey The magazine is available in alternative formats, please contact us for more information.
A BOROUGH'S TRIBUTE
The magazine is delivered to postal areas BT29, BT36, BT37, BT39, BT41 and our residents in BT38. If it is not delivered to any of your neighbours living in these areas, please let us know.
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