Mid & East Antrim Connections - Spring 2018

Mid and East Antrim Borough Residents’ Magazine

Inside: 07 Easter bin collections

08 Economic Development

16 ÂŁ2.7m EU funding for MEA

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Useful Numbers

Get in touch

To contact Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, telephone

We are always looking at ways to make it easier for you to engage with us at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.

0300 124 5000 Arthur Cottage 028 2563 5010 Carrickfergus Marina 028 9336 6666 Glenarm Marina 028 2884 1285 Newferry Tourism Facility 028 2563 5010 Portglenone Marina 028 2563 5010 The Gobbins Visitor Centre 028 9337 2318 Visitor Information Centres Ballymena Visitor Information Centre 028 2563 5077 Carrickfergus Visitor Information Centre 028 9335 8222 Larne Visitor Information Centre 028 2826 2495 Cemetery Enquiries Ballymena 028 2563 3213 Carrickfergus 028 9335 8220 Larne 028 2826 2384 Parks & Open Spaces Carnfunnock Country Park 028 2826 2471

Bentra Golf Course 028 9337 8996

We welcome your queries, comments and suggestions.

You can contact us directly by telephone on 0300 124 5000

Leisure Centres

You can visit or write to us at any of the offices below:

Amphitheatre Carrickfergus 028 9335 8342 Larne Leisure Centre 028 2826 2497 Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Ballymena 028 2563 3382 Ballymena Showgrounds 028 2563 3290 Planning Area Planning Office 0300 200 7830 Waste, Street Cleansing and Recycling For all areas: Call 0300 124 5000 and choose option 0 Environmental Health Animal Welfare 028 2563 3134 (after 5pm or on weekends and holidays, call 07824 994490) Grants Community and volunteer grants – Ballymena 028 2563 3148 Community and volunteer grants – Carrickfergus and Larne 028 9335 8240

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News In Brief

We are fully energised with many of our priorities.

At the start of the year, we launched Amplify, our Economic Development strategy which aims to grow jobs, investment and opportunities in the Borough (pages 8-10).

Keep up-to-date

We are also continuing to put our Community Plan into action (page 15) as well as with a wide range of projects that are bringing £2.7m of PEACE IV EU funding to the Borough (page 16).

This is all part of our aim to work together to create a better future for all.

You can keep up-to-date with us on social media. We use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share the latest news, events and information from Council.

MEA Borough Council twitter.com/mea_bc

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Easter Bin Collection

Finally, we are asking you to tell us what you think about waste and recycling (pages 21-22). This is one of our key functions – and something that you contact us about the most. We encourage you to fill in this survey and help us shape our services.

instagram.com/meaboroughcouncil If you have any comments on the magazine, please contact: Communications Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Ardeevin 80 Galgorm Road Ballymena BT42 1AB

On the cover Gwyneth Evans (HR Manager, Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd.), Leona McAllister (Chief Commercial Officer, Plotbox), Andrew Hassard (Managing Director, Mango Bikes) and Linda De Vecchis (Managing Director, Linda’s Originals) help us launch Amplify, our Economic Development Strategy for Mid and East Antrim.

If you would like this publication in an alternative format, such as large print, please contact us on communications@midandeastantrim.gov.uk or call 0300 124 5000.

This magazine is delivered to houses and businesses in the Borough. This includes BT43 7, BT43 6, BT38 7, BT38 9, BT38 8, BT43 5, BT42 4, BT42 3, BT42 2, BT42 1, BT40 3, BT40 2, BT40 1 as well as a large number of split postcode areas. If you live in the Borough and have not received a copy of this magazine in your post, please contact the Communications department.

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After the dark days of winter, these brighter months are a great opportunity to get outdoors in our many parks and open spaces (pages 18-20) or to check out some of the events we support (pages 12-14).

Ballymena (Headquarters) The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena BT43 5EJ Ballymena Ardeevin, 80 Galgorm Road, Ballymena BT42 1AB Carrickfergus Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus BT38 7DG Larne Smiley Buildings, Victoria Road, Larne BT40 1RU

The People’s Park 028 2563 3342

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Welcome to our Spring edition of Connections, the ratepayer magazine for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.

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Congratulations to Broughshane, which has been crowned UK Village of the Year 2018. The village beat hundreds of other entrants in the Channel 4 show, and has charmed the nation with its flowers and friendliness. Look out for more from the village in the next issue of Connections, due out in June.

We have done our best to ensure all information is correct at the time of going to print.

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News In Brief

News In Brief

Investing Worldwide

Heritage Hub to boost Carnlough tourism

We have a new Investment and Place unit within Council, tasked with attracting Foreign Direct Investment and developing the infrastructure and support needed to encourage

Carnlough’s Town Hall will reopen in April, complete with a new Heritage Hub and exciting new exhibition.

Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the exhibition will celebrate Carnlough’s maritime location and the area’s beautiful scenery, geology, wildlife and natural resources.

existing companies to reinvest. This is all part of our commitment to growing the local economy, increasing jobs, training, opportunity and more. You can read more about our Economic Development Strategy called Amplify on pages 8-10.

Going for Gold John Patterson and Louise McGill

Paul Reid with Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Cllr lth competitor, wea mon Com and council employee Martin McHugh.

Congratulations!

In the last issue of Connections, we ran a competition to win a year’s free membership of our three leisure centres in the Borough. The lucky winner selected at random was Sarah Ervine from

Carrickfergus, pictured here at the Amphitheatre. Thanks to everyone who entered, and if you want to find out more about our new family membership packages, there’s information on the back cover.

The Commonwealth Games are taking place in Brisbane, Australia, this April and Northern Ireland is sending its largest team ever down under, made up of 134 athletes, coaches and support staff. Good luck to all the team, but especially to the 15 team members from Mid and East Antrim. They are: Mandy McMaster

Team Manager

Damian Kennedy

Boxing

Ballymena

Steven Donnelly

Boxing

Ballymena

Karl McClean

Boxing

Larne

Gary McKeegan

Cycling

Islandmagee

Eileen Burns

Cycling

Connor

Martin McHugh

Lawn Bowls

Whitehead

Andrew Kyle

Lawn Bowls

Larne

Barbara Cameron

Lawn Bowls

Ballymena

Sally McAuley

Lawn Bowls

Carrickfergus

Erin Smith

Lawn Bowls

Broughshane

Clifford Barr

Shooting

Ballymena

Stuart Hill

Shooting

Ballymena

Rebekah Thompson

Weightlifting

Simon Harland

Lead physiotherapist

VILLAGE VITALITY

John Patterson and Louise McGill

Picken h Ervine with Duty Officer Glenn

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Carrickfergus

Larne Whitehead

the Rural Development Programme (RDP), administered locally by the Mid and East Antrim Local Action Group (LAG) Up to £1.3million has been and jointly funded by committed to small scale DAERA and the European infrastructure projects in villages across the borough Agricultural Fund for Rural as part of the Village Renewal Development.

Programme supported by the Following an assessment of the projects developed Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs by 18 villages, projects will be progressed in 13 villages (DAERA) and Council. with the funding currently The investment is part of

Visitors can also explore the fascinating history from the Stone Age to industrialists of the 18th and 19th centuries and the town’s economic links to the North East of England and Scotland.

The upstairs space inside the Town Hall will be used as a flexible community meeting space and for exhibitions. It’s hoped that the displays will boost tourism in Carnlough and encourage visitors to explore what else the Glens have to offer.

The Carnlough Industrial Heritage Hub project is led

by Council in partnership with Carnlough Community Association and the Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust. Funding was provided by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Council.

Freedom of the Borough Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for County Antrim, Mrs Joan Christie CVO, OBE, will be conferred with the Honorary Freedom of the Borough in April. Mrs Christie has served in the position since 2008, during which time she has worked to support the entire community, especially our young people.

Reid, said: “The Freedom of the Borough is the highest accolade the Council can award a citizen and Mrs Christie is a hugely worthy recipient. She has worked tirelessly in her role and has been a true ambassador for Her Majesty and our area. I look forward to honouring a truly outstanding individual.”

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Paul

The ceremony will take place at The Braid Town Hall and Arts Centre on 21 April.

available. This is made up of £700,000 from RDP and a further £600,000 from Council. We are now working with the LAG and DAERA to identify funding to enable completion of the high-quality projects developed in partnership with local communities in the remaining five villages.

Villages involved are Ahoghill, Ballycarry, Ballygally, Broughshane,

Carnlough, Clough, Cullybackey, Glenarm, Gleno, Glenravel (including Martinstown, Cargan and Newtowncrommelin), Glynn, Gracehill, Grange, Kells and Connor, Islandmagee area, Millbrook, Portglenone and Whitehead. Thanks to all involved for their hard work and look out for further updates in the next issue of Connections.

Continuing to raise our performance In March, Council approved a draft Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) that will help measure how we are delivering performance improvement across Council for the next financial year. We are now seeking feedback on this plan through a consultation – and we want to hear from you.

You can view the draft plan and complete a short questionnaire at www. midandeastantrim.gov.uk/ consultations Alternatively, you can write to us at PIP Consultation, Corporate Planning and Performance Department, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena BT43 5EJ. The deadline for responses is 30 April.

Our final Performance Improvement Plan will be published by the end of June. This plan will build on our last successful audit in 2017, when the Northern Ireland Audit Office gave us a clean bill of health on Performance Improvement.

Performance Improvement Plan 2018-2019 Realising our potential www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/performance

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Project Updates

Waste and Recycling

The Gobbins opens for tourist season The Gobbins is opening for guided tours in Spring.

The breath-taking tourist attraction closed for the winter period, and we are looking forward to welcoming thousands of visitors from across the world once again this year.

On hand to meet them will be a recently appointed team of 24 guides and eight guest relations officers, who have all undertaken

an eight-week training programme to equip them with the knowledge and skills to give excellent customer service and a truly memorable experience.

2 April - Easter Monday 2018 No bin collections. Please leave your bins out on Saturday 31 March instead.

7 May - May Day Bank Holiday 2018

Last year, visitors from over 35 countries enjoyed the exhilarating walkways and bridges that traverse the cliffs in Islandmagee.

May Day Bank Holiday. Bin collections as normal.

28 May - Bank Holiday 2018 Bin collections as normal.

To book, visit: www. thegobbinscliffpath.com

Green light for Sandy Bay upgrade Greenisland 3G Pitch Work is to start on a new 3G pitch at Greenisland after plans were given the green light by Council.

The redevelopment is set to get underway shortly in collaboration with the Greenisland Regeneration Group, and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Council is committing more than

half a million pounds to the redevelopment of the pitch which will include a Sports Hub. This, combined with £100k secured by Greenisland FC from Sport NI and £50k secured by the Regeneration Group, will mean the redevelopment will be a significant project for all involved.

Holiday Bin Collections

Work is due to begin on the new changing pavilion at Sandy Bay Playing Fields in October.

The £1million project will include fully accessible facilities, a multi-purpose

community space, toilets, baby changing facilities and storage. Further details and arrangements will become available nearer the time.

The project is due for completion in June 2019.

Calling all Browns Bay beach-goers!

Our consultation on plans to develop Browns Bay and its surrounding area is closing on 2 April. In line with our commitment to building strong, safe and healthy communities, we have been working closely with local residents to develop this draft

masterplan. You can find out more and complete the survey at www. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ BrownsBaySurvey . For further information or for hard copies of this survey, please email parks@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk or call 028 9335 8279.

Platinum policies We have been awarded Platinum status for going above and beyond the legal requirements to minimise environmental impact and manage resources. This is the highest standard possible from the Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey,

Did you know?

and it reinforces our commitment to sustain, protect and enhance our natural environment.

• We recycle 3000 tonnes of paper each year in Mid and East Antrim.

For more information, please visit www. midandeastantrim.gov.uk/ recycling, email recycling@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk or call 0300 124 5000.

• You can put all sorts of paper in your kerbie bin (Ballymena and Carrickfergus areas) or your blue bin (Larne area) - newspapers, magazines, flyers, catalogues, envelopes with the plastic window removed.

• The average family in the UK throws away six trees worth of paper in their household bins each year.

Get ready for the BIG Spring Clean 2018 Do you want to make a difference to our streets and neighbourhoods?

The BIG Spring Clean 2018 is happening once again on 24 March, supporting local community clean-ups across Northern Ireland.

Last year’s event saw over 111,000 volunteers lifting an amazing 141 tonnes of litter!

You can help in any one of three ways: 1. Add your signature to our Live Here Love Here petition and show your support.

2. Take part in a cleanup - check out what’s on near you.

It is open to individuals, schools, community groups and businesses wishing to rid their streets of litter and discarded rubbish. Happy Litter Picking!

Find out more at www. liveherelovehere.org.

3. Run your own clean-up and receive a free kit.

Green Living Fair comes to Larne We are hosting a Green Living Fair at Larne Market Yard on 7 May. Exhibitors include the National Trust, Ballylagan Farm, Ulster Supported Employment Ltd (USEL), the RSPB, 6

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Wind NI, Sustrans, Asda and Nissan.

Music will be provided

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Economic Development

Economic Development

What are the strategic priorities?

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship • To increase the business birth rate.

• To increase the growth of local firms.

• To create a Culture of Enterprise in the business and education systems.

• To grow the business base through new inward investment.

Innovation • To increase the level of innovation, research and development and engagement with Further and Higher Education.

• To attract new technology firms to our area.

• To develop a strong innovation ecosystem.

Employment and Skills • To retain the JTI Gallaher and Michelin skills base. e e Ann ecutiv x E f . ie orrow id, Ch ul Re een M llr Pa Maur C n r, a o y m e Ma Alder ith th s and am w illiam e t W t n a e ind lopm ent L Deve lopm Deve nomic o ic c E m no The f Eco tor o Direc

Introducing Amplify, our new integrated economic development strategy driving Mid and East Antrim’s economic growth from now until 2030.

Amplify is a shared vision to grow the economy in Mid and East Antrim. It is strong, ambitious and forward thinking. By 2030, we want our Borough to be: • A nationally competitive economy, with output, productivity and wage rates at least 95% of the UK average.

• Northern Ireland’s leading centre of excellence for advanced manufacturing and agri-food with recognised capabilities in tourism, financial and business services, and digital technologies.

• Operating with an economically active population equal in size in percentage terms to the UK average, known for its high-level skills, and providing critical labour mass in our priority sectors.

• A proud, vibrant and ambitious place, which collaborates with other centres, encourages business and its investment, and is recognised for people wanting to live and work here.

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In Amplify, we have created an economic roadmap that will help us deliver this vision. Already work has begun with the establishment of a Manufacturing Task Force and our joint bid to be one of four regional Heathrow Hubs. We are excited about the future redevelopment of St Patrick’s Barracks, the opening of Ecos as a Catalyst Inc Digital Innovation Centre, and the conversations to attract new business into the Michelin site in Broughshane.

In getting to this point we have worked with key partners such as Invest NI, Catalyst Inc, the Northern Regional College and our regional enterprise agencies to ensure their support as we move forward together.

In our Borough, we have many challenges, but we also have many strengths. We want to continue our reputation for Advanced Manufacturing, we want to grow our Agri-food and Tourism sectors and we want to establish ourselves as a leading destination for Digital and Financial Business Services.

Running throughout Amplify are five strategic priorities, and we are committed to working closely with businesses and communities to ensure the growth and prosperity of our Borough - both now and for future generations.

• To change mindsets towards enterprise and vocational training.

• To support local firms to grow through tailored skills support.

Infrastructure • To improve the profile of the Borough for investment and tourism.

• To improve start-up and grow-on workspace and superfast broadband connectivity.

• To improve our towns and villages and east-west connections.

Inclusion and Wellbeing • To increase economic activity levels.

• To promote employment and training opportunities for all.

• To promote the social economy.

Get Involved We want to partner with those who can provide input, support and resources to help drive Amplify towards its ambitious goals. Whatever part you can play, we hope you feel able to play it.

Talk to us, find out more or get involved today.

Visit www.amplifymidandeastantrim.com or call 028 2563 3195.

You can also sign up to one of our business support programmes - Go For It!, Kickstart or Business Escalator.

“With Amplify, we fully recognise the challenging economic climate we operate in. But rather than be daunted, we have chosen to embrace change and strive to ensure Mid and East Antrim is ideally positioned to adapt to and thrive in an ever-changing economy. The message is clear – Mid and East Antrim is open for business.”

- Anne Donaghy, Chief Executive, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.

Our Amplify Business Programmes Go For It!

Got an idea for a business? The Go For It programme is designed to support and provide one-to-one mentoring services to anyone wishing to start a new business in the Borough. We will help you to develop a business plan which will drive your business forward. On the programme you will benefit from:

Kickstart

Are you a Mid and East Antrim business trading for less than one year? The new Kickstart programme offers specialist mentoring support to those businesses in the start-up phase of trading.

As part of the programme, you will benefit from:

• Initial assessment of your business idea

• 12 hours of specialist one-to-one business mentoring and advice

• Help with identifying potential problems

• Interactive workshops and networking

• Goal setting

• Future planning and goal setting

• Progress management tools • Access to finance

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Rural Development

Business Escalator

Looking for ways to grow your business? Amplify Business Escalator Programme is dedicated to providing business growth support to existing businesses and social enterprises (trading for more than six months and with less than 50 employees), through a bespoke, free, one-to-one mentoring service. As part of the programme, you will benefit from mentoring in the areas of: • Planning and development.

• E-Commerce

• Marketing.

• Sales

• Financial management.

• Exporting

• Procurement

• ICT

£90k grants up for grabs for rural businesses

To find out more about any of our programmes, or to register, email amplify@midandeastantrim.gov. uk or call 028 2563 3195. You can also visit www. amplifymidandeastantrim.com

Rural businesses across the Borough can now apply for individual grants of up to £90,000 under the Rural Development Programme’s Business Investment Scheme.

The funding can be used for a wide range of activities including constructing or improving property, purchasing new machinery and equipment, marketing and website development.

The ability of the project to create jobs is crucial to most successful applications.

The programme is being delivered by the Mid and East Antrim Local Action Group (MEA LAG) and is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the EU.

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MEA LAG chair, Victor Hart, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer businesses in rural areas the opportunity to apply for grants that will assist individual projects.

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Hungry For Success As part of our Amplify strategy, we are committed to promoting the growth of our food and drink sector. In January, we welcomed renowned chef and food critic Charles Campion to the Borough. He visited local companies with ourselves, dishing out tips on how they can expand into markets both at home and abroad.

We also helped local producers by bringing them as exhibitors to the BBC Good Food Show, Ifax, and we will be doing the same at this year’s Balmoral Show. If you are interested in becoming part of our Food and Drink Network, visit: www.amplifymidandeastantrim.com/ business-support

Turning the fashion industry on its head Congratulations to OutsideIn, a Cullybackey business who has been named the One To Watch at the 2017 Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards. OutsideIn is a streetwear social enterprise which bridges the gap between society and those who are homeless. By selling hats with a ‘wear one, share one’ concept, they provide customers with a free additional product, challenging each person to share this product with someone who is homeless. To date, they have donated nearly 2000 thermal beanies and washbags to homeless charities across the world.

With opportunities coming up in the United States, OutsideIn is taking part in our Kickstart business development programme in partnership with Larne Local Economic Development Company (LEDCOM).

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The MEA LAG operates on a voluntary basis and is made up of councillors and social partners from the business, farming, community and voluntary sectors.

To find out more, contact the Investment and Funding Unit on 028 2563 3266 or email rdp@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk You can also visit www.meardp.com

Did you know?

There are almost 2,000 rural business across the Borough.

Get Inspired!

•J ane Magee from Glenarm • Using his RDP funding, is the owner of Glenview Melvin Smyth purchased Farm Equine Learning new machinery to Centre - a new business streamline production using horses to work with in his company, ASF young people with social, Engineering Limited. This emotional and behavioural allowed him to expand difficulties. Jane made an the business and offer an application to the Rural enhanced range of street Development Programme furniture and engineering and was granted components, including match funding for the litter bins, bollards, construction of an arena planters and seating. where sessions are held.

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potential of 30 full-time jobs being created.

“Up until now the maximum grant under the Business Investment Scheme was £50,000 but after a review, we’re pleased that the Mid and East Antrim Local Action Group decided to increase this to £90,000. We are confident that this extra money will create further employment opportunities within rural areas.”

John Patterson and Louise McGill

Jane Magee

John Patterson and Louise McGi

Melvin Smyth

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Events

Events

Spring Events Guide March Processions January to June 2018 PROCESSIONS is a nationwide artwork celebrating the centenary of the Representation of the People’s Act which gave women in the UK the right to vote. Women of all ages are invited to join in with the creation of a unique textile banner which will be paraded at a major rally event in Belfast on 10 June.

Opening Doors February to July 2018 A borough-wide arts and cultural programme supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. A huge event featuring new sculptures for old buildings, large scale music project with local churches and choirs; and Artist in Residence Brandon Long from Kentucky, USA. Full programme of events available from www.thebraid.com

April Traces Exhibition

EASTER EVENT

Easter at Carnfunnock County Park Join us for a full programme of Easter fun at one of the best family attractions in Northern Ireland.

Special events include: 30–31 March Art in the Park: Easter Creations 1 April Party animal time and mobile micro zoo.

Easter egg rolling competition 2–3 April Mystical Easter hunt for under 10s, magical scrambled eggs contest, Easter creations and spot the bunny train ride.

Different prices and age restrictions apply to activities. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Contact Carnfunnock Country Park on 028 2826 2471 or visit www. midandeastantrim.gov. uk/events for more information. Please note: A fixed parking charge applies on entry to the park on bank holiday periods.

7–9 April Mid and East Antrim Museum, The Braid, Ballymena Traces is a project by a collective of five local artists. The artists explore the ‘traces’ which built heritage has left on the rural landscape in the Mid and East Antrim area.

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Did you know?

There is a full programme of weekend fun organised at Carnfunnock Country Park throughout the Spring and Summer.

These include puppet theatres (6 May), hedge-hogging maze hunt (7 May), pirate treasure hunt (19 May), Bat Night (25 May), Summer Band concerts (from June), puddle jumping (29 June) and much more.

Lego film on an iPad, using sound effects, visual effects, titles and lots of imagination!

East Antrim art exhibition 9–28 April Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre A unique collection of works from local artists.

Afternoon workshops, 2pm-5pm, ages 10-14.

SPECIAL EVENT

Can Do Academy Animation Workshops Braids Arts Centre, Ballymena 14 April Lego animation workshops Cost: £12 This workshop will allow participants to make a complete animated

26 April, Larne Museum and Arts Centre

Tickets available at www.wegottickets.com/ thebraidartscentre or from the Braid Box Office on 028 2563 5077

Historical talk by Dr David Hume on the First World War, entwined with the stories of local men and women who served..

The Ulster Orchestra in Concert 20 April, Admission: £20, The Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena A wonderful journey through a programme of classical music.

19 April, Admission: £16.50 The Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena

27 April, Admission: £18, Concession: £16 The Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena Comedian Neil Delamere brings his comedy masterpiece to the Braid.

A hilarious tribute to the legendary comedian James Young, starring William Caulfield and presented

by David Hull Promotions.

SPECIAL EVENT

Can Do Academy Animation Workshops Braids Arts Centre, Ballymena 28 April Claymation workshops Cost: £15 Use plasticine to make models come to life through the magic of animation. Participants will make a completed animated film on an iPad, using sound effects, visual effects, titles and lots of imagination!

Morning workshops, 10am-1pm, ages 7-9.

Afternoon workshops, 2pm-5pm, ages 10-14.

Tickets available at www.wegottickets.com/ thebraidartscentre or from the Braid Box Office on 028 2563 5077

28–29 April Carrickfergus Rugby Club

14 April, 8pm, Admission: £10, The Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena

The Legends of American Country Show

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Pensioner

Carrickfergus Rugby Sevens Tournament

The Braid Real Music Club Presents Malojian

Malojian are back with a special selection of songs from their new album, Let your weirdness carry you home. Tickets available at www.wegottickets.com/ thebraidartscentre or from the Braid Box Office on 028 2563 5077

Featuring Trevor Smith and his eight-piece band in a tribute show to Garth Brooks. To book your ticket contact Larne Visitor Information Centre on 028 2826 2495 or www. ticketsource.co.uk/ larnemuseumandarts

The War to End All Wars

Morning workshops, 10am-1pm, ages 7-9.

UAC Easter Stages Rally 7 April Six special stages in the Borough, with a finishing presentation at Ecos. Opportunity to get close to the cars from 4pm-6pm. www. uaceasterstages.com

The 2018 tour will showcase tributes to stars such as Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Kenny Rogers; as well as four new tributes to George Jones, Charley Pride, Patsy Cline and Don Williams in this must-see extravaganza.

Youth, ladies and men’s tournament – the largest event of its kind in Northern Ireland.

Carnlough Rocks A guided geology walk with Ian Enlander. From Carnlough Town Hall to the Cranny Falls. For further information, contact 028 2563 5021 or email: Donald.Bell@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk

26 April, McNeill Theatre Larne Leisure Centre

Carrickfergus Art Club 3 May – 19 May, Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre An exhibition of striking and diverse collection of works by local artists.

Carnfunnock Superdog 5 May, Carnfunnock Country Park As part of National Pet Month, take part in a fun obedience course or novelty dog show.

Categories include Best Pedigree, Best NonPedigree, Saddest Eyes, Most Like Its Owner, Most Like To Take Home, Waggiest Tail and Best Fancy Dress.

All proceeds go to the Dogs Trust and other charities, with special thanks to the Latharna Canine and Dog Training Club. Contact Carnfunnock Country Park on 028 2826 2471

Carrickfergus Annual Festival of Music, Speech and Drama 30 April–12 May Carrickfergus Town Hall

22 April, 10am–2pm

Trevor Smith and Friends in Low Places

stories of working life and the dancehall era in the Mid and East Antrim area.

May

100 Years of Our Jimmy 28 April, The Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena Admission: £18.50

Painting Pictures in my Mind Remembering the 1950s & 1960s 1 May–30 June, Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre An exhibition bringing together memories and

Ceramic workshop with Paul Jordan 12 May, Admission: £7 Mid-Antrim Museum, The Braid, Ballymena To book call, 028 2563 5029 or email noreen.mullan@ midadneastantrim.gov.uk 13

Events

Friends’ Goodwill Festival 12–13 May Various locations Larne Join us for a musical festival to celebrate our Ulster Scots connections with the United States of America.

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of Carrickfergus from the late 19th Century through to modern day.

Those in peril on the sea: shipwrecks and stranding on the Larne coast 1781 - 1953 31 May, 7:30pm, Larne Museum and Arts Centre.

Historical talk by Dr David Hume.

Ben Glover live 31 May, Larne Town Hall

Monotype workshop with Maurice Orr 19 May, Admission: £7 Mid-Antrim Museum, The Braid, Ballymena

The Glenarm musician’s home influences translate across the Atlantic to where he is making a name for himself on the Americana scene.

To book your ticket contact Larne Visitor Information Centre on 028 2826 2495 or www. ticketsource.co.uk/ larnemuseumandarts

26 May Carrickfergus Town Centre Special Parade and service

All our yesteryears 26 May–30 June Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre In conjunction with the Painting Pictures exhibition, the Townscape Heritage Initiative is working with Graham Walton to display his collection of postcards, looking at the development 14

Part of the Larne Arts Festival, local artists will be creating street banners and artwork for billboards, turning Larne into a canvas of beautiful art.

The Royal Landing 9 June, Carrickfergus Town Centre A colourful pageant and re-enactment of the landing of King William.

Larne Arts Festival: Arts in the Park.

17 June, Carnfunnock Country Park It’s both Father’s Day and National Picnic Week so bring your sandwiches or treat your dad to a specialty ‘Big Daddy’ burger at the Parklands Café.

Averse to history: the story of events in Irish history through poetry and song

10 June, Larne Town Park Celebrating the artistic, literary, dramatic and performance talent of Mid and East Antrim.

Collaborative presentation from Dr David Hume, writer Davy Moore and singer Iain Irvine.

Vespa World Days, Concours d’Elegance

Carrickfergus Castle Triathlon 24 June Carrickfergus Swim, bike and run in the shadow of this landmark castle. For more information, visit: www.carrickfergus castletriathlon.com

www.vespaworlddays 2018.co.uk

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Work has begun to deliver the ambitious vision laid out for the Borough in our first ever Community Plan

The Mid and East April 2017

Antrim Community

Plan

www.midandeastantrim.g communityplanning

Last summer we launched the Putting People First Community Plan, outlining a strategy to improve all aspects of life within the Borough between now and 2032.

For the public, private and voluntary organisations who worked together on this plan, it presents a vision of a strong, vibrant, safe and inclusive Mid and East Antrim with five key areas of action - Sustainable Jobs and Tourism, Good Health and Wellbeing, Progress in Education, Community Safety and Cohesion, and Our Environment.

Did you know?

2 June Kicking off on Saturday 2 June with the Larne Summer Carnival Parade, this year’s theme is all about dancing in the street! Live music and entertainment at Broadway from 1pm, with the parade beginning at 3pm.

Our Community Plan in action

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A cavalcade of Vespas will be travelling from the Titanic Quarter in Belfast to Carrickfergus on Saturday 16 June, attempting to break a world record in the process.

June

Father’s Day at Carnfunnock

21 June, 7:30pm, Larne Museum and Arts Centre.

16 June, Carrickfergus Castle car park

To book call, 028 2563 5029 or email noreen.mullan@ midadneastantrim.gov.uk

North Irish Horse Commemoration of Battle of the Hitler line

4 June, Larne Town Centre

Key projects have already begun as part of our Community Plan.

These include:

Ballymena Show 16 June Ballymena Showgrounds Annual agricultural show www.ballymena show.co.uk

Please be aware that sometimes events may change after this magazine has been printed. Visit www. midandeastantrim.gov. uk/events where all details will be kept up-to-date.

• Dementia Friendly Larne is raising awareness and encouraging the entire community to help people with dementia feel understood, valued and able to contribute.

This supports existing work of partners including the Northern Health and Social Care

As such, the Community Plan is an ambitious 15year roadmap for change that is comprehensive and community focused – yet getting to this point is only the beginning.

As lead partner, we have been working hard to set in motion the work that will deliver these objectives.

In October, we sent a working group of councillors, statutory partners and Community Planning officers to North Ayrshire in Scotland to learn from their best practice.

Board, Dementia NI and Alzheimer’s NI and is to be expanded across the borough as part of our Performance Improvement Plan 2018-19.

• A Support Hub for vulnerable people has been launched in partnership with other agencies. This is to facilitate better quality information sharing and decision-making; and to allow agencies to get a

In November, we held a series of implementation workshops. These took the key areas of the Community Plan and identified actions that we will now prioritise.

These are the short-term actions that we believe we can achieve within the next two years, and that will benefit most from the collaborative gain that comes with all agencies and partners working together.

In March, the Strategic Alliance – the overarching partnership body for Community Planning –

more complete picture to identify needs and risks earlier.

• We are working with partners to develop a viable business model for Ageing Well in the Borough. This is to provide the best outcomes for the most isolated and vulnerable older people in the Borough.

• Councillors are taking part in the Protect Life 2 strategy with the aim to reduce the number of

will review these priorities and pave the way for Delivery Groups to begin turning the plan’s vision into on-the-ground improvements.

While anything of this magnitude will take time to deliver real, sustainable change to those living in the Borough, it is encouraging to build upon the support of our key stakeholders and the positive feedback we have received from the community as we move forward with the delivery of our first ever Community Plan.

deaths by suicide in the Borough. This suicide awareness training is in partnership with the Public Health Authority.

• Work is ongoing to develop essential skills training in partnership with the Northern Regional College.

If you want to find out more, you can read the Community Plan at www. midandeastantrim.gov.uk/ communityplanning 15

Paths to Peace

Paths to Peace

Paths to Peace We have a strong commitment to peace and reconciliation and have secured £2.7million of EU funding to help encourage good community relations in our Borough.

Between now and March 2020, the Mid and East Antrim Peace IV Partnership will be rolling out 11 programmes designed to bring people together and promote personal development and community cohesion.

Focusing on three key areas, the funding is coming from the Special

EU Programmes Body under PEACE IV. The purpose of PEACE IV is to improve relationships between Protestants and Catholics and to increase cultural awareness of minority ethnic communities. We hope our local action plan will deliver on this, benefiting local people at a local level in Mid and East Antrim.

Trans-i-tion A cross-community personal development, health and community engagement programme targeting 11-24 year

olds from hot spot areas.

Delivered by Carrickfergus YMCA. Conflict transformation and Srebrenica A project for 16-24 year olds tackling racist behaviour and intimidation by exploring and learning from the historical context of the war in Srebrenica.

Fresh Frontiers Youth Exchange A cross-community youth development project for 16-24

Theme 2: Shared Spaces and Services £1m funding to create a more cohesive society through more shared spaces and services.

Animating Open Spaces Through Art (AOSTA!) An inter-generational project using 200 performers and artists from the Borough to animate 20 urban ‘contested spaces’ through arts, music and theatre.

Your Place, Our Space An inter-generational environmental project. Funding will support sustainable projects that use our natural and man-made green spaces for community wellbeing on a shared basis.

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£1m to promote positive relations characterised by respect, where cultural diversity is celebrated and people can live, learn and socialise together, free from prejudice, hate and intolerance.

Local Area Networks (LANs) An exchange programme to tackle community segregation in at least ten estates. Working with community leaders committed to peace-building and creating a mechanism for developing agreed programmes and services. Delivered by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.

Theme 1: Children and Young People £700k funding to enhance the capacity of children and young people to form positive and effective relationships with others of a different background and make a positive contribution to building a cohesive society.

Theme 3: Building Positive Relations

year olds promoting respect for diversity and building relations with community and business leaders. Delivered by Ledcom.

Sports for all A multi-sport programme targeting potential coaches aged 16-24 and participants aged 7-11 through TEAMS (Together Everyone Achieves More in Sport). The Game of Three Halves programme will target 12-16 year olds.

Messines A remembrance project for 16-24 year olds from the 10 LAN estates to tackle division and hate crime by focusing on the Great War. Includes a visit to Messines in Belgium. Delivered by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.

Piece by PEACE Cross-community training programme aimed at destigmatising mental health issues for young men and women from hard to reach communities.

Delivered by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust.

AgeWell Project Inter-generational project delivering age-friendly activities that explore difference and similarities and overcome isolation and loneliness through shared history, oral archives and dealing with conflict.

Delivered by Mid and East Antrim Agewell Partnership.

Sports for all Sports programmes including Twilight Sports and a Sports Club Twinning project.

Thanks to our delivery partners and to the Special EU Programmes Body for helping us to draw down the funding. To get involved, contact our delivery partners directly or call the Investment and Funding Unit on 028 2563 3266, email peace@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

Peace IV in action

Calling all seniors!

Our Parks and Open Spaces unit is delivering the Your Place Our Space programme. £478,000 of Peace IV funding has been allocated, and this will support nine elements:

Do you organise or participate in a group for older people? As part of the PEACE IV local action plan, we want to help you put on age-friendly, cross-community activities under the themes of sports, arts, drama, history or ethnic minority. We will provide support and fund all costs associated with the programme.

• Support three new and two existing Men’s Sheds • Deliver three community gardens • Open three community orchards • Hold three big tent weekends • Put on nine weekends of culture and wonder • Create an urban beach

• Run a re-imagining project • Host community training sessions • Set up a summer circus skills programme.

We have already put out a call for expressions of interest from groups wanting to start a Men’s Shed, and we look forward to organising the rest of the programme. To find out more, contact the Your Space Our Space Project Officer on 028 9335 8274 or email parks@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk

Expressions of interest for the MEAAP Agewell programme are closing on Friday 30 March. For more information, please contact 028 2565 8604 or email info@meaap.co.uk

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Get to know our local wildlife

Ten years of friendship and fertilizer

We are highlighting our Borough’s wonderful wildlife in an all new Creature Calendar.

Each month, you can find out about different animals that are indigenous to the area, with tips on how you can help them thrive. For more information on our Local Biodiversity Action Plan, visit www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/biodiversity

Our flagship allotment facility at Eden, Carrickfergus, is celebrating 10 years of growing this April. We talked to Myrtle Fraser and Godfrey Robinson who are both original tenants…

March

The Harbour Porpoise.

One of the smallest and most common cetaceans found in our coastal waters.

Unfortunately, the population is decreasing due to accidents with commercial fishing nets and equipment, climate change and ocean pollution. Join our whale-watching event and see if you can spot one for yourself!

Garron Point, Sunday 29 April, 2pm to 5pm.

Myrtle: It’s the company and the friendship. It’s eating fresh food, being out in the open air and working with your hands. And drinking lots of tea. Godfrey is my allotment neighbour and keeps me supplied with fresh tea!

May

April

Barn Owl. One of Northern Ireland’s most iconic species, but unfortunately one of the most endangered with less than 50 breeding pairs estimated to be left in the province. With the help of local schools, we have installed three custom built barn owl boxes across the Borough and continue to monitor them. For more information visit: www.ulsterwildlife.org/ barnowl

Bees. We are one of eight local authorities involved in the ‘Beelicious’ project. We have £5,617 of Heritage Lottery Funding to spend on improving habitat and raising awareness for bees.

Find out more about how you can help bees in your own garden at Eden Allotment Gardens, Thursday 14 June, 6pm to 8pm.

June

Common swift. These migrant birds return from their wintering grounds in Africa to the same spot in Northern Ireland each year to breed. Our own survey turned up sightings in Carnlough, Glenarm, Larne, Whitehead, Ballymena, Cullybackey, Ahoghill, Portglenone and Kells – great news!

You can report any swift sightings at www. rspb.org.uk/swift

Best Bloomers

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The RHS National Gardening Week begins on Monday 30 April and we will be launching our very own In Bloom competition to coincide. Categories include Best Kept Front Garden, Best Kept Front Container Garden, Best Kept Allotment Garden, Best Kept Commercial Premises, Best Kept Community Planting Scheme and the Gardening for Wildlife Award. Categories for young people include the very popular Tallest

What do you enjoy about allotment gardening?

Sunflower, Best School Gardening Project, painting and poetry.

For more information, visit www.midandeastantrim. gov.uk/inbloom

Did you know?

Pollinators are essential for the production of food and contribute an estimated £1.8bn to the UK’s farming economy every year.

Godfrey: Definitely the friendship, and it’s quite relaxing too.

What do you grow in your space?

Myrtle: I grow produce.

Lots of onions, sprouts, cabbages, spuds, leeks, rhubarb, plums, gooseberries apples, strawberries, plums, blackcurrants…lots. It all tastes fresher and better than store bought goods. I make chutneys and jams as well.

Godfrey: I grow more flowers. Chrysanthemum, dahlias, sweet pea.

Did you know?

Eden Allotments are the largest allotments in Ireland! A plot here costs £75 per year and £50 for a half plot (concessions available). We also have allotments in Greenisland and Larne. We run a full programme of Saturday workshops, where you can learn about cloche construction, organic growing and more.

Find out more at www. midandeastantrim.gov. uk/allotments

Myrtle: He’s very good.

He’s won Best Allotment for the past several years in Carrickfergus.

Godfrey: And you’ve won lots for your produce too!

Is there a competitive element to it?

Godfrey: There’s a community spirit, but also a competitive element. I never thought I would be into it but then you win and you get a taste for it.

Myrtle: It keeps it interesting and it can give you a reason to grow and to work harder too.

How much time do you spend in your allotments?

Godfrey: There’s always something to do whatever the season. Tidying up and fixing and fencing even in winter. I try to do something every day.

Myrtle: I used to forget to come home from mine!

But now my husband is ill so I only spend a few hours here at a time.

Is there a typical type of allotment user?

Godfrey: No. It’s very mixed. Lots more women now, and even some families who come along with their children.

It’s lovely.

Myrtle: I like seeing the children. My grandson planted some onions with me and now he is in his gardening club at primary school. There are so many tips that I like to pass on to people.

It’s how our generation was brought up after the war – growing your own to get your greens – but now everyone goes to the supermarket. There’s a lot of knowledge that is going to be forgotten.

Any funny allotment stories?

Godfrey: Well there are some escapee pheasants who have made the allotments their home. You can be quietly kneeling to do some weeding, thinking you are all by yourself, and one will sneak up behind you and give a loud squawk in your ear!

Myrtle: And I like the sign on the back of one of the sheds – Trespassers will be composted!

And finally, any top tips?

Myrtle: Add some seaweed to your compost, but make sure you wash off the salt water first.

Godfrey: Put your parsnip seeds in the freezer a week before planting to help them germinate. I’ll keep everything else top secret!

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GET OUT TO PLAY! The UK’s National Children’s Day is on Sunday 13 May. We are supporting this, as well as planning a range of activities to make all of Spring fun-packed for the Borough’s youngest residents.

Saturday 7 April, 11am to 1pm, Shellinghill Park, Cullybackey.

Picnic and Big Garden Games

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8. W hich, if any, of the Household Recycling Centres below do you currently use?

Waveney Road Household Recycling Centre

Sullatober Household Recycling Centre

Redlands Household Recycling Centre

Glenarm Household Recycling Centre

Larne South Household Recycling Centre 2. Do you think household recycling should be enforced?

Yes No

3. If yes, which enforcement method do you feel would be most effective?

Please tick one

• Enforcement Officers • Warning system • A fine • Other

second hand smoke and send them a positive message that tobacco is not a common part of life but a deadly addictive drug. We have updated our play park signs to include the smokefree logo, and we are encouraging all adults not to smoke in our playparks.

9. On average, how often do you use your Household Recycling Centre?

Daily

Monthly

Six monthly

Weekly

Fortnightly

Yearly

Did you know that we now have six open spaces protected by legislation?

Fields in Trust provide legal protection for playing fields, play space, recreation grounds, nature reserves and other open spaces. Protected Fields in Trust green spaces in Mid and East Antrim include Eden Playing Fields, Carrickfergus; Bentra

Golf Club, Whitehead; Diamond Jubilee Wood, Whitehead; Inver Gardens Memorial Park, Larne; King George V Park, Ballymena; and Sandy Bay Playing Fields, Larne. We are fully committed to permanently safeguarding our sites across the Borough for future generations.

Black Bin Waste Collection Dry Recycling (Blue Bin or kerbside boxes) Green garden and food waste collection (brown bin) Separate food waste collection

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Satisfied

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11. We provide one free bulky collection per year, with additional collections being charged for. How many times have you used this bulky lift collection service in one year?

5. Are you aware of your nearest Bring Bank?

6. If you use a bring bank, please tell us where it is located. (e.g. Glenarm, Curran Road, Waveney Road etc).

Very satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

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10. How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the customer service at your Household Recycling Centre?

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• Householders should recycle more • Council makes it easy for me to recycle • I’m unsure of everything that can be recycled • I understand communications about waste services • There should be more education on how to make the most of waste collection services • Council should reduce black bin capacity

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7. Are you aware of our collection and return service for people with a disability?

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Saturday 31 March, 2pm-4pm, Carnfunnock Country Park.

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1. In relation to our waste collection service, do you agree or disagree with the following statements:

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Saturday 24 March, 1pm to 3pm, Gracehill Village Green.

Smoke-free swings and slides

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Or you can fill it out online at: www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/consultations

Pop Up Play Days

Saturday 12 May, 11am to 1pm, Eden Allotment Gardens, Carrickfergus.

We are the first council in Northern Ireland to promote all our play parks as smoke-free. We believe all children should have the right to play in a clean and smoke-free environment; and that these areas should also be free from smoking related litter. This campaign aims to protect children from

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Look out for play sessions coming to a green space near you:

Please help us shape our services by completing this form. Cut out and send to:

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12. We look after street cleansing in the Borough. To improve services, please rank the following in order of importance (with 1 being the most important and 4 the least.)

More education about the negative impact of littering

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13. We are continually looking at ways to improve the waste and recycling service. Would you support the following?

• All recyclable material to be banned from black bins • Heavier fines on littering • More enforcement on fly-tipping

Yes No

14. How do you receive information about waste/recycling? (please choose as many as required): Advice leaflets

Local Newspapers

Connections magazine

Ballymena

Social Media

Other

Cllr Donna Anderson UKIP cllr.anderson@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07541 830 589

15. If you have any further comments/suggestions or ideas regarding these services please use the box below.

Ald John Carson DUP ald.carson@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07891 338 220

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Information gathered in this section will help us to identify trends. While this information is useful, you are by no means obliged to complete this section if you do not wish to do so.

16. How many people in each age group live in your household?

19. What age group do you belong to?

0 to 6 Months

Age 18 to 64

Age 5 and under

Age 65 to 79

Age 6 to 17

Age 80+

17. Which of the following describes how you identify yourself?

Male

Female

Prefer not to say

In another way

Under 25

35 to 44

55 to 64

25 to 34

45 to 54

65 and over

20. D o you consider yourself to have a disability, a long-term illness, or a physical or mental health condition?

Yes

No

Prefer not to say

(Please specify if you wish)

Thank you for completing this survey.

18. What type of property do you live in?

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House terraced

House detached

House semi-detached

Bungalow detached

Bungalow semi-detached

Houseboat

Mixed commercial/property

Caravan

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You can leave it in or post it to your local Council office. Alternatively you can complete the survey online at: www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/consultations All responses will be collated and used to analyse the current service.

The feedback from this will be used to develop considerations for improvements to all waste disposal services in the future. All responses will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 Northern Ireland.

40 Councillors, elected in seven District Electoral Areas, working together to create a better future for all in Mid and East Antrim Borough.

Ald William McNeilly UUP ald.mcneilly@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07746 157 674

Cllr Cheryl Johnston DUP cllr.johnston@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07545 151 992

Cllr Paul Sinclair Alliance cllr.sinclair@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07779 895 013

Ald Tommy Nicholl MBE DUP ald.tnicholl@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07970 012 520

Cllr Noel Jordan UKIP cllr.jordan@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07775 633 391

Cllr Andrew Wilson UUP cllr.awilson@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07414 478 808

Braid

Cllr Robin Stewart UUP cllr.rstewart@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07391 863 571

Larne Lough

Cllr Reuben Glover DUP cllr.glover@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07733 100 803

Cllr Beth Adger MBE DUP cllr.adger@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07976 533 483

Cllr James Henry Independent cllr.jhenry@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 028 2565 2456

Coast Road

Cllr Robert Logan Alliance cllr.logan@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07565 168 191

Ald Robin Cherry MBE UUP ald.cherry@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07785 752 712

Cllr James McKeown Sinn Féin cllr.mckeown@ midandeastantrim.org 07719 335 416

Ald Gregg McKeen DUP ald.mckeen@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07944 641 251

Cllr Stephen Nicholl UUP cllr.snicholl@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07967 621 603

Cllr Beth Clyde DUP cllr.clyde@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07724 906 855

Ald Maureen Morrow UUP ald.morrow@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07765 146 013

Cllr Dr Mark McKinty UUP cllr.mckinty@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07771 925 546

Cllr Declan O’Loan SDLP cllr.oloan@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07764 220 533

Cllr Brian Collins TUV cllr.collins@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07745 220 564

Ald Gerardine Mulvenna Alliance ald.mulvenna@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07970 896 367

Cllr Paul Reid DUP cllr.reid@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07713 511 407

Cllr Audrey Wales MBE DUP cllr.wales@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07899 985 110

Ald Sam Hanna DUP ald.hanna@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07710 402 693

Cllr Ruth Wilson TUV cllr.rwilson@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07771 965 206

Cllr Andy P Wilson UUP cllr.apwilson@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07754 963 615

Bannside

Cllr Paul Maguire Independent cllr.maguire@ midandeastantrim.org 07857 912 097

Cllr Angela Smyth DUP cllr.smyth@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk ​07896 657 723

Find out more about your local councillors at www.midandeastantrim. gov.uk/councillors

Cllr William McCaughey DUP cllr.mccaughey@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07739 875 626

Knockagh

Cllr Timothy Gaston TUV cllr.gaston@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07514 213 186 Cllr Patrice Hardy Sinn Féin cllr.hardy@ midandeastantrim.org 07935 228 722

Carrick Castle

Ald May Beattie DUP ald.beattie@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07939 634 348

Cllr Billy Henry DUP cllr.bhenry@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07599 400 857

Cllr Billy Ashe DUP cllr.ashe@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07773 095 133

Cllr Lynn McClurg DUP cllr.mcclurg@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07794 602 517

Ald Stewart McDonald TUV ald.mcdonald@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07793 848 107

Cllr James Brown MBE Independent seejbrown@hotmail.com 07939 634 369

Cllr Lindsay Millar UUP cllr.millar@ midandeastantrim.gov.uk 07540 399 685 23

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