Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved a price hike for the Enchanted Winter Garden event for non-residents next year. The cost increase aims to generate additional income to cover rising event costs, which have significantly increased since 2021. While resident ticket prices will also increase, the council is considering further options for pricing structures for residents.
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to increase the cost of admission to next year’s Enchanted Winter Garden event for non-residents.
A report to the committee said a quarter of visitors to the event are resident in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough. Airport Sinn Fein Cllr Maighréad Ní Chonghaile said she appreciated the requirement to increase income but that she would be happy to second Cllr Smyth.Threemilewater Alliance Cllr Julie Gilmour stated she would be “happy to second” Cllr Cooper.
Antrim DUP Cllr Paul Dunlop BEM commented: “Each year, the quality of the event has got better.” He underlined the need to give value for money with any rise in cost. Committee chair Macedon DUP Cllr Matthew Brady remarked: “There is no other council that offers what we offer in terms of the Enchanted Winter Garden. It is a fantastic initiative. It is a showcase of our council in terms of events.”
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