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(Councillors Attwood, Convery, Hartley, Hendron, Lavery, Rodgers and Rodway declared an interest in this item in that they were Members of the Belfast Education and Library Board and took no part in the Committee’s consideration of the matter.)
The Committee was informed that the undernoted requests for the use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality had been received:
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Ulster Operatic Company |
The Ulster Operatic Company Centenary Celebration 25th June, 2010 Approximately 200 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a pre-dinner drinks reception. |
This event seeks to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Ulster Operatic Company and to acknowledge its contribution to the general life and well?being of the city. This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’. |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of a pre-dinner drinks reception in the form of wine and soft drinks. Approximate cost £800 |
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The Rotary Club of Belfast |
The Rotary Club of Belfast Centenary Dinner 15th August, 2011 Approximately 200 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a pre-dinner drinks reception. |
This event seeks to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The Rotary Club of Belfast and to acknowledge its contribution to the general life and well-being of the city. This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’. |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of a drinks reception in the form of wine and soft drinks. Approximate cost £800 |
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Irish Football Association |
Football for All Awards Night 21st November, 2009 Approximately 350 attending |
The use of the City Hall. |
This event aims to acknowledge the volunteers who have broken down the barriers to inclusion and promoted ‘Football for All’. The event will also seek to recognise the work of those who have promoted postive community relations, women’s football, boy’s football,disability football and grass roots development of the game. This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’. |
The use of the City Hall. |
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The Belfast Education and Library Board |
Event to mark the closure of the Belfast Education and Library Board 18th December, 2009 Approximately 400 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a civic dinner. |
The Belfast Education and Library Board has, for 36 years, worked collaboratively with Belfast City Council in contributing to the civic leadership for the citizens of Belfast. Prior to 1973, Belfast City Council oversaw the provision for educational needs throughout the city. The Board, which has 14 Councillors representing the people of Belfast, has delivered high quality, customer focused services including transport, catering, educational welfare and psychology and support for children and young people and those with special needs. This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’. |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of a civic dinner. Approximate cost £12,000 |
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Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists |
The 24th Biennial Scientific Conference 10th September, 2009 Approximately 125 attending |
The provision of hospitality in the form of a drinks reception. |
It is estimated that 125 delegates will be staying in accommodation in Belfast and the conference will take place within the city. This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’. |
The provision of a drinks reception in the form of wine and soft drinks. Approximate cost £500 |
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists |
2010 International Psychoanalytic Conference 7th May, 2010 Approximately 200 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a pre-dinner drinks reception. |
It is estimated that 80 delegates will be staying in accommodation in Belfast and the conference will take place within the city. This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’. |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of a drinks reception in the form of wine and soft drinks. Approximate cost £800 |
The Committee adopted the recommendations.
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