Council confirm Ballee caravans belong to Gospel Mission

BALLYMENA Borough council has confirmed that the current occupants of Ballee Playing Fields are a Gospel Mission.

Contrary to speculation circulating on social media pages, the caravans at the site belong to a Gospel mission which has permission from the council to be on the site.

A statement from Town Clerk /Chief Executive, Mrs Anne Donaghy on Thursday said: “Ballymena Borough Council has granted permission to the Gospel Bus Ministry to hold a Gospel Mission at Ballee Playing Fields from June 24-29.

The organiser has erected a marquee on the site to facilitate the Mission and the caravans on site belong to those attending the mission.

“A number of elected members have visited the site and spoken to those taking part.The organiser of the Mission has assured Council that the Mission will finish on Friday night as agreed and the site will be clear – and tidied up - by Saturday.”

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