NI council refused permission to rename HQ after late Queen

The Cabinet Office has refused Mid and East Antrim Borough Council permission to re-name its Ballymena headquarters in memory of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Sinn Fein councillors James McKeown, a Coast Road representative and Ian Friary, Bannside, voted against the motion. A report presented to last week’s meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council said: “Council followed the relevant protocols and contacted The Royal Names Team at the Cabinet Office for the renaming of The Braid to be considered.”

“We have carefully considered your request, unfortunately your application does not demonstrate the level of Royal connection necessary in order to make a favourable recommendation to His Majesty the King in this matter.” Cllr Skinner asked if the matter could be deferred until the next council meeting. “It is more important to have democratic oversight,” he said.

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