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Northern Ireland Environment Agency

The European Union Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law Conference Dinner

8th March, 2011

Approximately 40 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’, ‘Better Services – listening and delivering’ and ‘Better care for Belfast’s Environment’.

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

Approximate cost £200

British Dental Association Community Dental Services Group

British Dental Association Community Dental Services Group Conference Dinner

13th October, 2011

Approximately 90 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’.

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

Approximate cost £500

Queen’s University of Belfast

School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering

Architectural Humanities Research Association Conference Dinner

28th October, 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’.

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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British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect

(BASPCAN)

8th BASPCAN Congress Dinner

17th April, 2012

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’.

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

Approximate cost £500

Engineers Ireland

Gala Conference Dinner

26th April, 2012

Approximately 300 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 care for Belfast’s environment’.

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

Approximate cost £500

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

(CIMA)

CIMA Annual Dinner and Award Ceremony

4th June, 2011

Approximately 220 attending

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

This event will acknowledge those CIMA members who have made a significant contribution to their profession and to the success of Belfast.  The event will also seek to recognise those who have contributed to the professional development of individuals throughout the City.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘Better services - listening and delivering’ 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 £500

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Meridian Programme

Reflection and Graduation Ceremony

18th August, 2011

Approximately 60 attending

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

Meridian is a leadership development programme which brings together a diverse group of leaders from the private, public and voluntary community sectors.  The individuals learn how to improve their capacity to lead, effect change and expand their networks.  This event will recognise the achievements of those individuals who have successfully completed the Meridian Programme.

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’.

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

Approximate cost £300

Junior Chamber International

(JCI)

JCI Belfast Presidential and Civic Awards 2011

1st December, 2011

Approximately 70 attending

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

This event seeks to recognise those members of JCI Belfast who have made a significant contribution to the civic, community, social, environmental and entrepreneurial sectors across 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’.

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

Approximate cost £350

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Ulster Supported Employment Limited

50th Anniversary of USEL

16th March, 2012

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 seeks to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Ulster Supported Employment Limited 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 and together’ ‘Better opportunities for success across the City’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.

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

Approximate cost £500

National Young Life Campaign

Centenary Celebration of the National Young Life Campaign

26th November, 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 celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the National Young Life Campaign 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 and together’ ‘Better opportunities for success across the City’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.

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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Agricultural Need for Sustainable Willow Effluent Recycling

Public Launch of INTERREG IVA funded ANSWER Project

12th April, 2011

Approximately 100 attending

The use of the City Hall

This event will specifically launch a project which is aimed at achieving high water quality by having environmentally robust technologies for the management of waste water, whilst reducing energy use and increasing the proportion coming from renewable sources.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’, ‘Better opportunities for success across the City’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.

The use of the City Hall

Northern Ireland Youth Forum

Question Time

13th April, 2011

Approximately 100 attending

The use of the Council Chamber and the provision of hospitality in the form of tea/coffee and biscuits

This event will take the form of a discussion which will enable young people to ask questions of politicians on a range of issues currently affecting the younger generation.  The event will also allow young people to inform these politicians of issues which can be given consideration in the lead up and following the Local Government and Assembly Elections in May.

Although this event takes place after the Notice of Election, it would be in keeping with the guidance provided within the Council’s ‘Election Protocol’ which permits the use of the City Hall for an event involving a range of political parties which has the purpose of increasing voter interest and participation in the electoral process generally

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’ ‘Better opportunities for success across the City’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.

The use of the Council Chamber and the provision of hospitality in the form of tea/coffee and biscuits

Approximate cost £250