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Probation Board Northern Ireland

Conference Dinner

25th October, 2012

Approximately 160 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 Services – listening and delivering’.

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

Approximate cost £500

Queen’s University Belfast

Euromicro International Conference Reception

27th February, 2013

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 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 wine and soft drinks

Approximate cost £500

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Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce

Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce Presidents’ Banquet

28th November, 2012

Approximately 400 attending

The use of the City Hall only

This event aims to provide a networking opportunity in order to encourage investment and business development opportunities for Belfast and beyond.

The event, which will include representatives from both Local and Central Government, also seeks to facilitate discussion on economic and social regeneration.

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

The use of the City Hall

IN! Magazine

The IN! Awards

3rd November, 2012

Approximately 400 attending

The use of the City Hall

This event aims to promote and celebrate the positive achievements of Northern Ireland’s leaders in the fields of sport, music, fashion and film & television.

This event, which has previously had considerable media coverage, will recognise individuals from the aforementioned fields who have excelled and promoted Northern Ireland both nationally and internationally.

This year’s event will be hosted by Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford and previous recipients of the awards include Darren Clarke, Nadine Coyle, Katie Larmour and Graeme McDowell.

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

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Pubs of Ulster

Pub of the Year Awards

14th November, 2012

Approximately 380 attending

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

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

Furthermore the organisation has a close working relationship with Belfast City Council as was demonstrated by their involvement in both the ‘Get Home Safe’ campaign and ‘Counter Measures’ training programme over recent years.

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 Services – listening and delivering’.

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

Approximate cost £500

The Boy’s Brigade (Northern Ireland)

Gala Dinner to Celebrate The Boys’ Brigade (Northern Ireland)’s 125th Anniversary

6th September, 2012

Approximately 250 attending

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

This event seeks to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of The Boys’ Brigade (Northern Ireland) and to acknowledge its contribution to the general life and well-being of 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’ and ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’.

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

Approximate cost £500

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The Linenhall Library

Gala Dinner to Celebrate Linenhall Library’s 225th Anniversary.

11th May, 2013

Approximately 400 attending

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

This event seeks to celebrate the 225th Anniversary of the Linenhall Library and to acknowledge its contribution to the general life and well-being of 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 wine and soft drinks

Approximate cost £500

Active Communities Network

UK Launch of Urban Stars Programme

15th May, 2012

Approximately 100 attending

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

This event, which will launch the Urban Stars Programme, seeks to deliver grass roots sporting projects in areas affected by poverty and anti-social behaviour to reduce crime, promote citizenship and offer alternative pathways for participants.

During this period of economic hardship this programme will aim to bring additional resources to what is classed as ‘hard to reach areas’ and it will seek to target the resources in a joined up and effective manner.  The programme will draw together community partners, the private sector and individuals who want to make a difference on the ground.

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

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

Approximate cost £250