Borough's Success At Ulster In Bloom Awards 2016

The results of the 2016 Translink Ulster in Bloom Competition have been announced, officially recognisng Northern Ireland’s top gardening talent.

Thanks to the efforts of the community and staff across the Borough, Mid & East Antrim received the highest number of awards across the 11 councilshe top Large Town category went to Ballymena; the Small Town to Ahoghill; the Large Village award went to Cullybackey which also achieved the prestigious ‘Most Improved’ title at the same time. The Community Rail Halt Award went to Whitehead Train Station. 

Meanwhile, Bill Pollock from ‘Brighter Whitehead’ is the winner of the Ulsterbus Tours Community Champion Award in recognition of the lasting and positive difference he has made personally to his local area by embracing the ‘Ulster in Bloom’ ethos.

Councillor Wales, who attended the Awards in Portrush earlier this week commented: “I am very happy indeed with the results of this annual horticultural competition.

“We support the way it encourages cities, towns and villages right across Northern Ireland to look their best, boosting civic pride through beautiful plant and floral displays. I congratulate all those who participated across the whole Borough, including the many local people who so happily embraced the concept of civic pride and all the hard work of our own Parks and Open Spaces staff.”

The Translink Ulster in Bloom Competition is co-ordinated by the Northern Ireland local Government Association (NILGA).

Bill Pollock, winner of the Ulsterbus Tours Community Champion award  2016