We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in Northern Ireland across 37 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
HMO decision refused
Councillor Reid proposed refusal citing policy grounds; the committee refused LA02/2025/0580/F; final decision documented as refused.
“the application is refused. LA02/2025/0580/F.”
HMO to enable Wrightbus contract
Change of use from dwelling to an 9-person HMO to house Hutchison Engineering employees for Wrightbus contract; contract value cited as £5,000,000 per annum if approved, representing significant emplo…
“This HMO provide final accommodation for employees of Hutchison Engineering in order to fulfill contracts with Brightbus for the fabrication of chassi…”
Co-Ownership affordable housing funding
The council heard from Co-Ownership about significant public funding and a growing pipeline of affordable housing, including a GBP 153,000,000 government loan program to deliver 4,000 homes over four …
“GBP 153,000,000 of government loans to deliver the 4,000 homes that we've talked about.”
81 affordable housing via Section 76
Delivery of 81 affordable units (41 social, 40 intermediate) secured via a Section 76 planning agreement, phased across the development (phases two, three, and four). This creates potential constructi…
“commitment to deliver 81 affordable units with a mix of 41 social and 40 intermediate, and that will be secured via Section 76.”
Site visit deferral
Deferral of decision to the next planning meeting to allow a site visit for the Ballylumford BESS planning application LA02Forward2023Forward1577, enabling councillors to visualise the development on …
“deferral to our next planning meeting to allow a site visit as proposed by Alderman Logan”
Battery storage project
Planning application LA02Forward2023Forward1577ForwardF for a 100 MW battery energy storage system near Ballylumford Road; the committee noted consultations and recommended approval. This signals fort…
“"the construction of a 100 megawatt battery energy storage system and associated transformers and switch rooms"”
Policy TE1 context
The BESS proposal sits within the TE1 policy domain for telecommunications and electricity infrastructure, indicating the regulatory and policy framework guiding the project.
“The main policy context is TE TE one. Telecommunications and electricity infrastructure.”
Balmina 300 jobs approved
Outline planning approval granted for a £11,000,000 manufacturing facility in Ballymena by Connor Martin (balmina). The proposal argues a significant regional economic contribution under policy ECD4, …
“This is a major industrial proposal with clear demonstrable benefits, not only in economic terms, but also sustaining the community and providing long…”
Economic benefits of renewables
The solar and park projects are framed as contributing to renewable targets and local economy, with job creation and local business support cited (e.g., Wrightbus).
“"capacity of 29 megawatts... will increase solar capacity in the wider area by over 60%... 50 direct jobs and 20 indirect jobs... gross value added of…”
Street Art Funding
External street art initiative funded by the Department for Communities with a council top-up, aimed at Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne town centres; external funding £76,005 and council contributi…
“"Council was fortunate to receive external funding of £76,005 from the Department for Communities for a new street art initiative across Ballymena, Ca…”
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