Residents' Magazine April 2015

Residents’

magazine 1 Spring/Summer 2015

Inside:

4 Information on the new Council

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7 New approach to Planning

Arts, Culture & Leisure What’s On

Contact Us Please remember this important information:

Please continue to contact: If you live in the Antrim area call Antrim Civic Centre on 028 Minicom 028 9448 1343

9446 3113

If you live in the Newtownabbey area call Mossley Mill on 028 9034 0000 Textphone 18001 028 9034 0000

New website goes live 1st April We have been working hard to develop the Council’s new website. Our new dynamic site with easy to read buttons will make it easy for you to find what you are looking for and do business online with us. The new site is accessible on all devices and offers you a wide range of services online. We have also introduced some new features that we think you will like.

Useful features include:

Bin checker facility, look up your street name to check your bin collection dates.

Near me, find out about the Council facilities near you.

Book your leisure centre courses and classes.

Pay your dog licence online.

Contact your local Councillor.

From the 1st April you will no longer be able to access www.newtownabbey.gov.uk or www.antrim.gov.uk. Please save www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk into your favourites.

You never know when you will need it!

www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Continue to leave your bins and recycling containers out on your normal days.

The Planning section of the Council can be contacted on 0300 123 6677 see page 7 for more information.

Please follow us @ANBorough Our Twitter service is a great way to keep up to date with Council news and events and you can also report anything that you need our help with. Give us a follow!

ReportAll App We have subscribed to a mobile application for you to report any faults you see by using your smartphone. The app automatically forwards the incident to the relevant Council, no matter where you are in NI. ‘Reportall’ means that residents can do their bit for the community by letting the Council know about problems they encounter in their daily lives such as litter, graffiti, dog fouling and fly tipping as well as anti-social behaviour.

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Inside the 1st issue...

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Your information about the new Council

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New Council strikes great deal for residents

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New approach to Planning

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Corporate Plan

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Recycling at O’Neill Road

New branding What’s happening at the Valley Park

Foreword This year marks a new era for local Government with eleven new councils for Northern Ireland.

As you know, from 1st April Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Councils will merge to become Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Both Antrim and Newtownabbey Councils have served residents well and have been recognised for providing excellent services and facilities to citizens. As your new Council we are determined to continue to put you at the centre of all we do. We are setting ourselves ambitious targets for the future and will be working closely with local groups, businesses, the community and voluntary sector and other agencies to make these ambitions our reality. This will be reflected in our Corporate Plan for 2015-2030 and your input during the recent consultation period has been invaluable.

It is not just a case of the two Councils coming together, this new era brings great opportunities as Councils take on additional responsibilities like planning and community planning. These new powers mean that local people will have more influence on shaping their local area and more opportunity to make change happen. It’s a very exciting time.

You can also keep up to date by following us on Twitter @ANBorough or please visit our new website www.antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk which will be live on 1st April 2015.

Councillor Thomas Hogg Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Arts Culture

& Leisure Gateway to Lough Neagh

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Regional Gateway to Lough Neagh

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Fun and fitness at Crumlin Leisure Centre

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Your Councillors

028 9034 0030/27

Your new Council area

comms@antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk

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Dates to remember

Facilities Other useful numbers

If you have any comments on the magazine please contact: Communication and PR, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey BT36 5QA.

The magazine is available in alternative formats for those with a disability, please contact us for more information or see page 9.

The magazine is delivered to postal areas BT29, BT36, BT37, BT39 and BT41; if it is not delivered to any of your neighbours living in these areas, please let us know.

Printed on FSC accredited material.

© Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

@ANBorough www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk Front cover image taken at Antrim Castle Gardens.

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Your information about the new Council

1st April 2015

Q Should I contact Antrim Civic Centre or Mossley Mill if I have a query on a Council service?

We are reviewing our telephone arrangements.

For now please continue to contact Antrim Civic Centre or Mossley Mill as you would have done previously.

Q What is the name of the new Council?

On 1st April 2015, Antrim Borough Council merges with Newtownabbey Borough Council to become

Those residents who live in the former Antrim Borough Council area should call 028 9446 3113 and those who live in the former Newtownabbey Borough Council area should call 028 9034 0000.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Q Who is my Councillor?

A list of the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Councillors can be found on pages 14-15 or visit www.antrimand newtownabbey.gov.uk

Allen Park Antrim Forum

With five leisure centres in our new Borough; Antrim Forum, Ballyearl, Crumlin, Sixmile and Valley, we have reviewed our membership levels and we are pleased to offer a three tier system.

Adult membership prices £31.70 per month will give you access to all five centres, £26 per month will give you access to four centres (all except the Antrim Forum) and £22 will be Crumlin only.

Those on the concessionary rate can have access to all five centres. If you are unsure what your current membership includes, contact the membership advisors or a member of the fitness suite in any of the centres.

See page 18 for contact details or visit www.antrimand newtownabbey.gov.uk

Q Will the day that my bin is emptied change?

No, for all areas within Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough the bin collection days will remain the same for the moment. You will be able to check your bin collection dates on the bin checker tool on the new website after 1st April.

Ballyearl Crumlin Sixmile Valley

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Q I am a gym member at one of the Leisure Centres, what centres can I use now?

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Bruslee

Answers to your questions

Crumlin Newpark Randalstown

Planning 0300 123 6677

Q Does the Council have responsibility for Planning now?

Q Will I still be able to recycle items through doorstep collections?

Yes. Newtownabbey Kerbie Box and Antrim Blue Bin collections will remain unchanged for the moment.

On 1st April 2015, the planning function currently delivered through the Department of Environment Area Planning Office will transfer to local Councils. To prepare for this transfer the planners for the Antrim and Newtownabbey area moved to Mossley Mill in January. For more information see page 7.

Q Can I now dispose of my recycling at Antrim, Bruslee, Crumlin and Randalstown as a resident of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council?

Yes. Residents can use any of the recycling sites. However, commercial waste can only be recycled at Bruslee and this service will now be offered to businesses formerly in the Antrim Borough Council area.

For more information 028 9034 0056/57.

Q I have my name on a mailing list to receive information from the old Councils. Will this automatically transfer to the new Council so that I can receive information on the whole area?

Your contact details will transfer to the new Council.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Councils have a Data Sharing and Transfer Protocol in place. Please be assured that both Councils and the new Council recognise the importance of keeping all ratepayers’ information secure and appropriate measures will be taken in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Council’s Data Protection Policies.

Q Can I register a birth, death or marriage at either Antrim Civic Centre or Mossley Mill?

From 1st April you can register a birth, death or marriage at either Antrim Civic Centre or Mossley Mill. The opening hours for registration at both Antrim Civic Centre and Mossley Mill are Monday to Friday 9am-4pm

Antrim Civic Centre Mossley Mill Newtownabbey

Q Does the new Council have a website?

Yes, please visit www.antrimand newtownabbey.gov.uk

See page 2 for more information about the new website

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New Council strikes great deal for residents At a special meeting on 12 February, Antrim and Newtownabbey District Council agreed its first District Rate, which will come into effect on 1st April 2015.

Over the last few years, both Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Councils have put in place a strategy to minimise the difference between their two District Rates.

As a result, households in

Business Rates Domestic Rates This is a rate for household and all residential properties, with bills based on the capital value of your home.

For more information see www.nidirect.gov.uk/ index/information-andservices/property-andhousing/rates.htm

Business rates are a rate for all non-domestic properties, such as offices, factories and shops, with individual bills based on the rental value of your property. For more information please see www. dfpni.gov.uk/lps/reval2015ni Your rates bill is made up of two parts, the regional rate and the district rate.

the former Antrim Borough Council area will see a

5.37% decrease in the District Rate,

£17 on the average Rates bill, while households in the former Newtownabbey Borough Council area will see a

0% increase after

a subsidy has been applied.

The subsidy for ratepayers, who were facing increased rate bills because of the amalgamation of council areas and the redrawing of council boundaries, has been agreed by central government.

The discount will be automatically applied to rate bills and no action is needed from ratepayers who are eligible for the subsidy.

The scheme will provide an 80% subsidy this first year to reduce the district rate element of the bill in those areas that would have increased as a result of the convergence of council areas.

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Regional Rate The regional rate is set annually by the Northern Ireland Executive and is the same throughout Northern Ireland. This pays for services such as:

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education emergency services health

District Rate The district rate for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council pays for a wide range of services and facilities including:

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Refuse collection and disposal Recycling Street cleansing Leisure centres

housing roads water and sewerage

This subsidy will be phased out in stages over the next four years.

The Regional Rate, the portion of all rates bills which is determined by the Northern Ireland Assembly, and the same across all council areas, has now been set at 1.4%.

Any increase that residents see this year in their rates bills will be due to the Regional Rate.

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For more information on the district rate please see www.antrimand newtownabbey.gov.uk/rates after 1st April.

New approach to Planning On 1st April 2015, the planning function currently delivered through the Department of Environment Area Planning Office will transfer to local Councils.

What powers will Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have for planning?

The Council’s new powers will include:

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Developing a local plan which will set out what the Council area should look like and how land should be used and developed; Making decisions on the majority of planning applications; Investigating alleged breaches of planning control and determining what enforcement action should be taken.

Is anything else changing?

At the same time as planning transfers to Councils, improvements will be made to make planning a speedier, simpler and more streamlined process. These improvements will make it easier for you to access and participate in the planning process. It will also help deliver faster and more predictable decisions and stronger and more effective enforcement.

How will the new system work?

Planning applications will be categorised as local, major and regionally significant, with the Council responsible for determining all local and major applications. The Council’s Planning Committee will consider and make decisions on these planning applications.

What benefits will I see?

One of the biggest benefits of these reforms will be putting the decision making in the hands of those with local knowledge.

The Council will be able to make planning decisions suited to the local community and will have greater freedom to respond to local need. With the planning function working alongside Council colleagues in economic development, regeneration, capital projects and building control, there will be more opportunity to make real improvements within communities on the ground. Then, as the new local development plan gets underway, the Council will be consulting with local communities, giving businesses, local groups and organisations a real opportunity to have a say in shaping the look and feel of their local area.

This process will also link with the development of the Community Plan for the area, which will seek to ‘join up’ services and resources locally to achieve better outcomes for those living in, working in and visiting the area.

Where can I see the planning applications lodged for the Council area?

The weekly planning applications will be advertised on www.antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk/planning or you can access this from the planning portal www.planningni.gov.uk Two local papers, the Antrim Guardian and the Newtownabbey Times will also carry the weekly adverts. We are also considering new ways to communicate with the public on planning issues and will keep you informed of progress.

Can I attend and/or speak at Planning Committee Meetings?

Yes. This is one of the key changes to the planning system.

Details of the procedure for public speaking are available at www.antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk/planning

How do I contact the local planning office from 1st April

0300 123 6677

planning@antrimand

newtownabbey.gov.uk

www.antrimandnewtown

abbey.gov.uk/planning

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Corporate Plan The Council has prepared a Corporate Plan for the new Council from 2015 until 2030. Included in the Corporate Plan are the Council’s corporate values, vision and mission statement. Consultation has taken place online and in various local facilities and the feedback has been very useful in finalising the plan.

A big thank you to residents who responded to our consultation on the draft Corporate Plan for 2015 - 2030. Over 90% of respondents agreed that the proposed Values, Vision and Mission Statement were appropriate and relevant and feedback on the detail of Place, People, Prosperity and Performance has been invaluable in shaping the final plan. As a result of feedback we have strengthened our commitments and added more detail into our key performance targets to ensure these can be monitored.

In particular, we have strengthened our support for older people and rural areas and we have challenged ourselves to work even more closely with partner organisations and our communities to attract investment into the Borough and to make it an attractive and welcoming place for visitors.

Your new Council will also be developing a Community Plan and a Local Area Plan. We will keep you up to date with progress and opportunities to get involved in the consultation for these.

The Corporate Plan can be viewed online at www.antrimand newtownabbey.gov.uk /corporateplan

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New branding You will start to see our new branding on our promotional material and signage. The design work was carried out in house by Antrim and Newtownabbey’s designers.

To encourage our residents and customers to identify with the new Council, key elements of both Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Councils’ existing, well established logos were incorporated into the design. At the same time, we wanted the branding to have a modern and contemporary feel to signify the formation of a dynamic new organisation.

We will be implementing the new branding on a gradual basis, considering how we replace items or develop new projects to ensure a cost effective approach.

Will the new Council have a coat of arms?

Yes. The coat of arms is being produced at the moment. It will feature elements from the coats of arms from the two existing Councils.

What do you think?

Different formats of magazine

Have you enjoyed reading this magazine? Has the information provided been beneficial to you? Tell us what you think and have your say on how the magazine looks and feels to you by visiting www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk /magazine

The Residents’ magazine is available in a range of formats, including disc, Braille, audio, daisy and large print. It can also be requested in minority languages to meet the needs of those whose first language is not English. To arrange to receive a copy of any of these formats please contact us on 028 9034 0030/27 or comms@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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What’s happening at the Valley Park Those of you driving along the Church Road, Newtownabbey past the Valley Park or using the Valley Leisure Centre may have noticed that work has started on a major scheme.

This exciting project will create a civic linear park, a floodlit third generation pitch for rugby, Gaelic sports and football, and an awesome adventure play area. After lots of consultation with local communities, sports clubs, schools and the wider community, the final design was agreed and work started in November 2014.

Aerial image of site

The new facility will be known as V36 and will be open to the public from early July 2015. We are currently planning a full programme of events for Summer 2015. We are very keen to hear from local clubs and groups interested in using the park space, particularly for events. The performance area, open space, paths and public art in the new civic linear park will provide excellent locations for a wide range of activities and events.

This new shared space will encourage people from all backgrounds to come together through sport, recreation and arts-based activities.

The project is receiving £3.58 million EU PEACE III funding and will create an iconic new facility to complement the existing facilities at the Valley Leisure Centre.

Play area illustration

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For further information on the scheme please contact Oonagh McMullan, Project Officer on 028 9034 0193 or oonagh.mcmullan@antrim andnewtownabbey.gov.uk or see www.antrimand newtownabbey.gov.uk

rethink waste

Recycling at O’Neill Road The Council is developing the former landfill site on O’Neill Road, Newtownabbey into a Recycling Centre.

All materials will be either recycled, reused or recovered, making it Northern Ireland’s first zero waste recycling centre.

The Council will continue to make progress on reducing the amount of waste going to landfill.

The project is being funded by the DOE Rethink Waste Fund.

This is another important step in improving our recycling figures

It is hoped that the facility will be open in Spring 2015.

What O’Neill Road will take: Glass, rubble, cans, paper, cardboard, cartons, grasscuttings, leaves, hedge cuttings, plastic bottles, hard plastics, books, magazines, oil, textiles, shoes, small electrical equipment, old phones, TV’s, fluorescent tubes, large domestic appliances, wood, metal, soil,

Where does the rest go: paint, gas cylinders, cd’s, car batteries, household batteries, spectacles, ink cartridges, mattresses, carpet, sheet glass, furniture, plasterboard.

Food waste - brown bin

Tyres and asbestos won’t be accepted on the site.

Cellophane - black bin

Nappies - black bin Dog foul - brown bin Cat litter - brown bin Bubble wrap - black bin Mixed general waste - black bin

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Regional Gateway to Lough Neagh Exciting plans for a £2.3 million Gateway Visitor Centre to be opened at Antrim’s Lough Shore Park have been unveiled.

Designed to take advantage of the stunning views of Lough Neagh, the Gateway Centre will feature a ground floor café with outdoor terrace, a first floor restaurant, a function room and new public toilets including showering facilities for watersports enthusiasts. The Centre will also provide two separate units which

can be let to a voluntary rescue service, an outdoor activity provider or tourism service.

and adjoining public toilets will remain open during the construction period.

The Centre will be a major, regional landmark for residents and visitors. It will be a great resource for those who use the Lough Shore Park for water-based and outdoor activities or for those who just want to relax and enjoy the superb facilities and natural surroundings.

Work is expected to start in May and the Lough Neagh Gateway Centre will open in Summer 2016. The existing Lough Shore Coffee House

For further information on the scheme please contact Paul Kelly on 028 9446 3113 or paul.kelly@antrimand newtownabbey.gov.uk

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Fun and fitness at Crumlin Leisure Centre Our brand new Leisure Centre in Crumlin opened in January and is now offering state-of-the-art facilities suitable for all ages and types of activities including:

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Modern Fitness Suite featuring the latest in hi-tech Pulse fitness equipment

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3 new third generation (3G) football pitches suitable for rugby and Gaelic sports

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10 new changing rooms complete with showers and locker facilities

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A full size sports hall with Taraflex synthetic flooring suitable for a range of indoor sports and activities

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Community Conference Rooms featuring a range of IT equipment and kitchen facilities

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Dance studio featuring a mirrored wall

There’s also a wide variety of programmed classes and activities including gymnastics, ballet, Altitude Dance, Fit & Active Over 50s and fitness classes available. And don’t forget – take the stress out of birthday parties and book the Leisure Centre!

For further information contact 028 9445 2733 or crumlin@antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk or see www.antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk/leisure

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Your Councillors Airport District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Aldergrove, Clady, Crumlin, Mallusk and Templepatrick and consists of 5 members.

THOMAS BURNS SDLP

annemarie logue sinn fein

matthew magill Dup

paul michael uup

mervyn rea uup

T 07803 535094 E thomas.burns@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

T 07533 353610 E annemarie.logue@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

T 07825 374019 E matthew.magill@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

T 07587 657120 E paul.michael@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

T 07860 590614 E mervyn.rea@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

Antrim District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Antrim Centre, Fountain Hill, Greystone, Springfarm, Steeple and Stiles and consists of 6 members.

adrian cochranewatson uup T 07843 211488 E adrian.watson@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

nigel kells dup

neil kelly alliance

roisin lynch sdlp

drew ritchie uup

john smyth dup

T 07825 418774 E nigel.kells@antrim andnewtownabbey. gov.uk

T 07587 657116 E neil.kelly@antrimand newtownabbey.gov.uk

T 07827 276840 E roisin.lynch@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

T 07713 864953 E drew.ritchie@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

T 07436 582180 E john.smyth@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

Ballyclare District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Ballyclare East, Ballyclare West, Ballynure, Ballyrobert and Doagh and consists of 5 members.

david arThuRs tuv

jim bingham uup

mandy girvan dup

tim girvan dup

vera mcwilliam uup

T 07925 740395 E david.arthurs@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

T 07789 208142 E jim.bingham@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

T 07912 028945 E mandy.girvan@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

T 07895 208006 E tim.girvan@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

T 07792 477050 E vera.mcwilliam@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

Key abbreviations DUP - Democratic Unionist Party SDLP - Social Democratic and Labour Party UUP - Ulster Unionist Party TUV - Traditional Unionist Voice

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Dunsilly District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Cranfield, Parkgate, Randalstown, Shildovan and Toome and consists of 5 members.

trevor beatty dup

linda clarke Dup

henry cushinan sinn fein

brian duffin sdlp

roderick swann uup

T 07825 409722 E trevor.beatty@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

T 07803 132601 E linda.clarke@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

T 07871 229810 E henry.cushinan@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

T 07702 710517 E brian.duffin@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

T 07423 457376 E roderick.swann@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

Glengormley District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Ballyhenry, Burnthill, Carnmoney, Collinbridge, Glebe, Glengormley and Hightown and consists of 7 members. deputy Mayor

audrey ball dup

john blair alliance

philLip brett dup

T 07749 083538 E audrey.ball@ antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

T 07788 871189 E john.blair@ antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

T 07971 538685 E phillip.brett@ antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

mark cosgrove uup

michael goodman sinn fein

michael maguire uup

noreen mcclelland sdlp

T 07740 063726 E mark.cosgrove @antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

T 07827 818500 E michael.goodman @antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

T 028 9050 6499 E michael.maguire @antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

T 07789 208157 E noreen.mcclelland @antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

Macedon District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Abbey, Carnmoney Hill, O’Neill, Rathcoole, Valley and Whitehouse and consists of 6 members.

Mayor

billy decourcy dup

paul hamill dup

thomas hogg dup

david hollis tuv

john scott uup

w.j. webb jp alliance

T 07789 208144 E william.decourcy@ antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

T 07803 186008 E paul.hamill@antrim andnewtownabbey. gov.uk

T 07792 891572 E thomas.hogg@ antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

T 07475 033363 E david.hollis@ antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

T 07803 598637 E john.scott@ antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

T 07799 866876 E billy.webb@ antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

Threemilewater District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Ballyduff, Fairview, Jordanstown, Monkstown, Mossley and Rostulla and consists of 6 members.

Fraser Agnew UUP

William Ball DUP

Pamela Barr DUP

Tom Campbell ALLIANCE

Ben Kelso UUP

Stephen Ross DUP

T 07711 135267 E fraser.agnew@ antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

T 07917 543674 E william.ball@ antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

T 07974 826165 E pamela.barr@ antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

T 07595 978690 E tom.campbell@ antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

T 07515 854858 E ben.kelso@ antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

T 07713 946038 E stephen.ross@ antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

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Facts about your new Council area 1

It covers 274 sq miles from the shores of Lough Neagh in the west to the shores of Belfast Lough in the east and from its northern boundary with Ballymena, the Glens of Antrim and the Port of Larne to its southern borders with Belfast and Lisburn.

2 138,000 people live in the area, there are 3,730 businesses and 212,000 annual visitors.

Craigmore Recycling Centre

Toome

Randalstown

M22 A6

A26 Junction One Outlet Centre

Mill Town

3 65,000 vehicles pass through each day

Allen Park

Civic Centre

ANTRIM

Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House

on the M2 - one of three major transport corridors through the area.

A522

Antrim Forum & Stadium

A26

Newp Recyclin A6

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LOUGH NEAGH

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4 Five million people arrive or

ay

CAFRE A266 Greenmount Campus

depart every year through Northern Ireland’s busiest gateway, Belfast International Airport.

A57

Belfast International Airport

Crumlin

Crumlin Leisure Centre

5 Two of Northern Ireland’s most popular

Map key New joint council boundary Current boundary

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A52

Recycling Site A26

and modern retail outlets, Junction One and Abbey Centre, attract shoppers from far and wide. Our town centres offer a friendly local shopping experience.

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11 At 833sq km, Lough Neagh is the

largest freshwater lake in the UK and an Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI).

10 Three theatres - Courtyard Theatre

at Ballyearl, Theatre at The Mill, Newtownabbey and the Old Courthouse in Antrim will provide excellent venues for all round entertainment.

Ballyeaston

Burnside

Ballynure

Sixmile Leisure Centre

BALLYCLARE Doagh

park ng Site 6 Dunadry

Straid

A57

8 90 services delivered by 700 staff.

A8 Ballyearl Arts & Leisure Centre

A57

Templepatrick

offer at Allen Park Golf and Lawn Bowls, Antrim Forum & Stadium, Ballyearl Leisure Centre, Crumlin Leisure Centre, Sixmile Leisure Centre and Valley Leisure Centre.

Bruslee Civic Amenity Site

Parkgate

M2

9 Six top class recreation facilities are on

A6

A57

Mallusk

A8 (M) Sentry Hill

Mossley Mill

Mossley Jordanstown Carnmoney A2 A8 Glengormley A6

The Valley Leisure Centre Abbey Centre

M5

Belfast Lough

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Nutts Corner

A52

7 Two hospitals, Antrim Area (acute) and Whiteabbey (sub-acute), are within its boundaries.

6 Three higher education facilities, the

University of Ulster at Jordanstown, CAFRE Agricultural College at Greenmount Campus in Antrim and Northern Regional College cater for over 20,000 students.

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Other useful numbers Contacts for services which the Council is not responsible for:

Facilities To contact our facilities directly please use the numbers below:

Arts and Culture Antrim Castle Gardens Clotworthy House

028 9448 1338

Flax Gallery

028 9034 0129

Museum at The Mill

028 9034 0129

Sentry Hill

028 9083 2363

Theatres: Courtyard Theatre

028 9034 0202

Old Courthouse

028 9446 3113

Theatre at The Mil

028 9034 0202

Community facilities

028 2566 0412

Bryson Energy (local energy advice)

0800 142 2865

Bus and Rail queries (Translink)

028 9066 6630

Education & Library Board

028 2565 3333

Electoral Office

028 9044 6688

Electricity Faults & Emergencies (Airtricity & Power NI) (24 hours)

0845 764 3643

Gas Emergency Response (24 hours) (Firmus Energy & Phoenix Gas)

0800 002 001

Housing Executive Main Number (including grass cutting & graffiti) Repairs Line Housing Benefit

0344 892 0900 03448 920 901 03448 920 902

Ballyclare Town Hall

028 9034 0137

Land Registry

0300 200 7803

Ballyduff Community Centre

028 9034 0137

Mapping (Land & Property Services)

0300 200 7804

Greystone Community Centre

028 9446 8175

Monkstown Community Centre

028 9034 0137

NE Education & Library Board

028 2565 3333

Muckamore Community Centre

028 9446 3208

Northern Health & Social Care Trust

028 9442 4000

Neillsbrook Community Centre

028 9447 2595 028 9446 2519

Pest Control - Consult Phone Directory

Parkhall Community Centre Rathfern Community Centre

028 9034 0137

Rates (Property Rating & Valuation)

0300 200 7801

Rathenraw Community Centre

028 9446 0781

Stiles Community Centre

028 9446 7862

Transport NI (previously Roads Service) Antrim office

028 9442 6500

Pavilions: Hazelbank, Glengormley, Mossley

028 9034 0137

Bus shelter vandalism/graffiti

028 9046 3250

Cut roadside trees and grass verges

028 9054 0540

Fallen trees

0300 200 7891

Flooding roadway, footpath and blocked road gullies (24 hours)

028 9025 3000

Road repairs Street lighting Traffic Hotline Winter salting (24 hours)

0300 200 7893 0300 200 7899 0845 712 3321 0300 200 7893

Social Security Agency Antrim and Newtownabbey Offices: Benefits Freephone Employment Service Ballyclare Office

0800 220 674 0300 200 7822 028 9335 2822

Telephone/Utility Boxes (BT)

0800 223 388

Leisure Centres Allen Park

028 9442 9001

Antrim Forum

028 9446 4131

Ballyearl

028 9084 8287

Crumlin

028 9445 2733

Sixmile

028 9334 1818

Valley

028 9086 1211

Recycling Centres Bruslee Recycling & Civic Amenity Site

028 9034 0057/56

Voting (Electoral Office)

0800 432 0712

Craigmore (Randalstown)

028 9447 3813

Water DRD Water Service

0845 744 0088

Crumlin

028 9442 3640

Newpark (Antrim)

028 9442 8107

Registry Offices Antrim Civic Centre Mossley Mill

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Animal Welfare

028 9446 3113 028 9034 0180 /79

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Report your property is flooded or flooding (Flooding Incident Line) (24 hours)

0300 200 0100

Flooding - Council owned property

028 9446 3113

Burst watermains and blocked sewers (Northern Ireland Water) (24 hours)

0845 744 0088

Overflowing rivers and watercourses (Rivers Agency)

028 9260 6100

Water pollution in watercourse (Northern Ireland Environment Agency)

0800 807 060

Dates to remember The Council’s holiday arrangements:

Civic Centres

Day arrangement Fri 3 April Closed Mon 6 April* Closed* Tue 7 April Closed Mon 4 May* Closed* Mon 25 May* Closed* Mon 13 July* Closed* Tues 14 July Closed Mon 31 Aug* Closed* * Newtownabbey Cemetery Office open for arranging funerals 8.30-10am # Newtownabbey Registry Office open for the registration of deaths only 9-10am Antrim Newtownabbey

028 9446 3113 028 9034 0000

Leisure Centres

Day arrangement Mon 6 April Open APark, AForum, Ballyearl, Valley Closed Sixmile Mon 4 May Open APark, AForum, Ballyearl, Valley Closed Sixmile Mon 25 May Open APark, AForum, Ballyearl, Valley Closed Sixmile Sun 12 July All Closed Mon 13 July Open APark Closed AForum, Ballyearl, Valley, Sixmile Tues 14 July All Open Mon 31 Aug All Open Allen Park Antrim Forum Ballyearl Crumlin Sixmile Valley

028 9442 9001 028 9446 4131 028 9084 8287 028 9445 2733 028 9334 1818 028 9086 1211

Museum at The Mill & Flax Gallery

Sentry Hill Historic House

Refuse Collection

Kerbie Collection

Day arrangement Fri 3 April Closed Sun 5 April Closed Mon 6 April Closed Tue 7 April Closed Mon 4 May Closed Mon 25 May Closed Mon 13 July Closed Tues 14 July Closed Mon 31 Aug Closed 028 9034 0129

Day collected on Mon 6 April A* Fri 3 April N* Sat 4 April Tue 7 April A* Normal collection N* Wed 8 April Wed 8 April A* Normal collection N* Thu 9 April Thu 9 April A* Normal collection N* Fri 10 April Fri 10 April A* Normal collection N* Sat 11 April Mon 4 May Normal collection Mon 25 May Normal collection Mon 13 July A* Fri 10 July N* Sat 11 July Tues 14 July A* Normal collection N* Wed 15 July Wed 15 July A* Normal collection N* Thu 16 July Thu 16 July A* Normal collection N* Fri 17 July Fri 17 July A* Normal collection N* Sat 18 July Mon 31 Aug A* Normal collection N* Normal collection A* Antrim collections N* Newtownabbey collections

Day arrangement Fri 3 April Closed Mon 4 May Open Mon 25 May Open Sun 12 July Closed Mon 13 July Open Tues 14 July Open Mon 31 Aug Open 028 9083 2363

Day collected on Fri 3 April Normal collection Mon 6 April Sat 4 April Tue 7 April Normal collection Mon 4 May Normal collection Mon 25 May Normal collection Mon 13 July Sat 11 July Tues 14 July Normal collection Mon 31 Aug Normal collection

Please remember to leave your bin out for 7am on collection day at normal collection point.

028 9034 0057/56 or check your bin collection day at www.antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk/binchecker

Theatres

Day arrangement Fri 3 April Open C’house, TATM Closed C’yard Mon 6 April Open C’yard, TATM Closed C’house Tue 7 April All Open Mon 4 May Open C’house Closed C’yard, TATM Mon 25 May Open C’house Closed C’yard, TATM Sun 12 July All Closed Mon 13 July Open TATM Closed C’house, C’yard Tues 14 July Open TATM Closed C’house, C’yard Mon 31 Aug Open C’house Closed TATM, C’yard Courtyard Theatre 028 9034 0202 Old Courthouse 028 9446 3113 Theatre at The Mill 028 9034 0202 or visit www.theatreatthemill.com

Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House

Day arrangement Fri 3 April Open Mon 4 May Open Mon 25 May Open Sun 12 July Closed Mon 13 July Open Tues 14 July Open Mon 31 Aug Open 028 9448 1338

Recycling Centres

Day arrangement Fri 3 April Open Mon 6 April Open Tue 7 April Open Mon 4 May Open Mon 25 May Open Sun 12 July Closed Bruslee Mon 13 July Open Tues 14 July Open Mon 31 Aug Open We are open as normal all other bank and public holidays. Last arrival should be 1/2 hour before closure.

Open Summer (April-September) Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun closed Craigmore 028 9447 3813 (Randalstown) Crumlin 028 9442 3640 Newpark (Antrim) 028 9442 8107 Open Summer (April-September) Mon-Thu 9am-8:30pm, Fri-Sun 9am-5pm Newtownabbey 028 9034 0056/57 (Bruslee) Or visit www.antrimand newtownabbey.gov.uk/recycling

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