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QueensUniversity Belfast

Astrophysics Science Consortium Conference 2010

30th August, 2010

Approximately 120 attending

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of a pre?dinner drinks reception.

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’ and ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.

Approximate cost £480

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Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment

Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment Conference 2010

28th October, 2010

Approximately 100 attending

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a pre?dinner drinks reception.

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’ and ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.

Approximate cost £400

Belfast Cathedral Past Choristers Association

Conference Dinner

8th June, 2013

Approximately 200 attending

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of a pre?dinner drinks reception.

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’ and ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.

Approximate cost £800

The Federation of Retail Licensed Trade

The Federation of Retail Licensed Trade - Pub of the Year Awards 2010

11th November, 2010

Approximately 400 attending

The use of the City Hall.

This Awards ceremony seeks to recognise the best licensed trade establishments across Northern Ireland.  Categories include ‘Best Neighbourhood Pub’ and ‘Best Tourism/Visitor Pub’.

The events aims to improve the industry by recognising best practice through the development and introduction of a robust set of retailing standards.

Furthermore the Federation of Retail Licensed Trade has a close working relationship with Belfast City Council as was demonstrated by their involvement in and support for both the ‘Get Home Safe’ campaign and ‘Counter Measures’ training programme.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘ City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’ and ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’.

The use of the City Hall.