Minutes:
The Committee was informed that the undernoted requests for the use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality had been received:
Organisation/ Body |
Event/Date - Number of Delegates/ Guests
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Request |
Comments |
Recommendation |
Northern Ireland Young Solicitors’ Association |
European Young Bar Association Spring Conference Reception
11th March, 2011
Approximately 200 attending
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The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a 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 and together’. |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.
Approximate cost £500
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Association for Project Management |
Branch Forum Reception
8th April, 2011
Approximately 100 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a 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 and together’.
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The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.
Approximate cost £500
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Organisation/ Body |
Event/Date - Number of Delegates/ Guests
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Request |
Comments |
Recommendation |
University of Ulster |
International Conference on Engineering Education 2011 Reception
22nd August, 2011
Approximately 400 attending
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The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a 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 Themes of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’ and ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’.
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The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.
Approximate cost £500 |
Tuberous Sclerosis Association |
International Research Conference Reception
21st September, 2011
Approximately 150 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a 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 Themes of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.
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The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.
Approximate cost £500 |
British and Irish Ombudsman Association |
Annual Meeting of the British and Irish Ombudsman Association Dinner
17th May, 2012
Approximately 130 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 annual meeting will take place within the city.
This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’, ‘Better support for people and communities’, ‘Better services - listening and delivering’ and ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’.
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The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.
Approximate cost £500 |
Integrated Services for Children and Young People
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Celebrate Learning Awards Ceremony
15th March, 2011
Approximately 50 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of tea, coffee and biscuits. |
This event aims to recognise the achievements of the young people and women who have undertaken training and development activities in order to help and improve the quality of their lives and of others from within the local community.
This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’, ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.
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The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of tea, coffee and biscuits.
Approximate cost £125 |
Organisation/ Body |
Event/Date - Number of Delegates/ Guests
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Request |
Comments |
Recommendation |
Belfast Community Sports Development Network |
Annual Sports Awards
31st March, 2011
Approximately 150 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a pre-dinner drinks reception. |
This event will recognise those individuals who have contributed to the provision of sport in Belfast. Furthermore, this event will contribute to the achievement of the Belfast Sport and Physical Activity Strategy.
This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.
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The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks
Approximate cost £500 |
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) |
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Awards Ceremony
12th May, 2011
Approximately 250 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a drinks reception. |
This event will raise awareness of the RICS’ commitment to provide help to close the skills gap which exists within the construction industry and will recognise the achievements of property construction professionals in Northern Ireland.
This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’ and ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’.
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The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks
Approximate cost £500 |
Police Service of Northern Ireland |
Policing with the Community Awards 2011
18th May, 2011
Approximately 350 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a drinks reception |
This event aims to recognise and reward the outstanding work which has taken place between the Police Service of Northern Ireland and communities and partners to help make Northern Ireland safe, confident and peaceful.
This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.
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The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.
Approximate cost £500
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Organisation/ Body |
Event/Date - Number of Delegates/ Guests
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Request |
Comments |
Recommendation |
Young EnterpriseNorthern Ireland
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Young EnterpriseNorthern Ireland Innovation Awards
19th May, 2011
Approximately 400 attending
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The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a pre-event drinks reception. |
This event aims to recognise the achievements of students who have successfully completed one of two programmes organised by Young Enterprise. The Programmes, which actively include students with learning and physical disabilities, seek to develop business skills as well as the personal development of those who take part.
This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City leadership – strong, fair, together’, ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’
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The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of soft drinks.
Approximate cost £500 |
City of Belfast School of Music |
Annual Students’ Recital and Presentation of Awards
10th June, 2011
Approximately 200 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of tea, coffee and biscuits. |
This event will recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals within the school who have demonstrated excellence in their chosen field.
This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’.
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The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of tea, coffee and biscuits.
Approximate cost £500 |
Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival |
Awards and Celebration Ceremony
2nd December, 2011
Approximately 500 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a drinks reception |
This event seeks to acknowledge those young people who have demonstrated the most promising and creative talent in the field of film and television.
The event aims to provide an opportunity to interact with young people and their communities and to provide an international platform so as to engage in dialogue and to learn and share ideas.
This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City leadership – strong, fair, together’, ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.
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The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.
Approximate cost £500
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Organisation/ Body |
Event/Date - Number of Delegates/ Guests
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Request |
Comments |
Recommendation |
The Law Society of Northern Ireland
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The Law Society of Northern Ireland Council Dinner
23rd September, 2011
Approximately 300 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 provide an opportunity for representatives from the judiciary, business, voluntary and community sectors to come together to highlight best practice and to develop relations with key stakeholders
This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City leadership, strong , fair and together’.
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The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.
Approximate cost £500
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The Committee adopted the recommendations.
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