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Irish Congress of Trade Unions

Conference Dinner

29th February, 2012

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 Themes 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 £500

Hampton Medical Conferences

British Geriatrics Society Conference

18th April, 2013

Approximately 180 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 Themes 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 £500

WAVE Trauma Centre

‘Trauma Training Pathway Awards Evening’

10th January, 2012

Approximately 150 attending

The use of the City Hall and provision of hospitality in the form of tea/coffee and biscuits

This event seeks to promote the success of people who due to their experiences during the troubles have returned to education and training through the support of WAVE Trauma Centre. 

Accredited certificates will be awarded on the night to over 100 individuals who have successfully completed Open College Network courses through WAVE.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’, ‘Better support for people and communities’ and ‘Better services – listening and delivering’.

The use of City Hall and provision of hospitality in the form of tea/coffee and biscuits

Approximate cost £375

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Centre for Competitiveness

2011 Northern Ireland Quality Awards

26th January, 2012

Approximately 300 attending

The use of the City Hall

This award ceremony seeks to bring together a broad section of people from the private, public and voluntary sectors who have sought to improve their performance and achieve excellence in service delivery and strategic business leadership excellence.

Awards presented will include the ‘Gold-Star for Service Excellence Standard’ which has been developed in partnership with the consumer Council and the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and industry.

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

Law Society of Northern Ireland

Admissions Ceremony 2012

13th February, 2012

Approximately 500 attending

The use of the City Hall

This event seeks to showcase to communities across Northern Ireland the wealth of talents and abilities of the graduating class of 2011.

By having a single Admissions Ceremony instead of five separate smaller ceremonies, the Law Society wishes this event to provide an opportunity to promote collegiality within the legal profession and to emphasise the values of professionalism, leadership and commitment to the community.

The event also aims to provide a ‘shared’ venue for all newly qualified solicitors encapsulating all traditions which emphasises a strong and vibrant legal quarter based in Belfast.

This event does not satisfy

criteria as although the Law Society does play a vital role to the city of Belfast, as acknowledged by the Committee when it has previously granted the use of the City Hall for the Law Society of Northern Ireland Council Dinner, it is deemed that this event would not contribute substantially  to the achievement of one or more of the Council’s key themes.

Not recommended