Minutes:
The Committee was advised that the undernoted requests for the use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality had been received:
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Organisation/ Body |
Event/Date - Number of Delegates/Guests |
Request |
Comments |
Recommendation |
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European Foundation Centre |
European Foundation Centre Conference Reception
7th June, 2012
Approximately 550 attending |
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. It is recommended that the Council grant the provision of a drinks reception in the Titanic Signature Building given that the purpose of this Conference is to explore ‘Peacebuilding through Social Justice’ and will look specifically at Community Arts and Culture; Conflict Transformation and Reconciliation; Children and Young People; Diversity and Inclusion; Community Engagement and Social Enterprise. The Community Federation for Northern Ireland will work closely with the Council in delivering the week-long Programme. This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership, Strong, Fair and Together’ and ‘Better Services – listening and delivering’. |
The provision of hospitality in the form of wine and soft drinks
Approximate cost £500 |
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Organisation/ Body |
Event/Date - Number of Delegates/Guests |
Request |
Comments |
Recommendation |
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Institute of Roofing |
Roofing Institute Annual Conference Reception
11th October, 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 Theme of ‘City Leadership, Strong, Fair and Together’. |
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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Union Masonic Lodge No. 106 |
200th Anniversary of the Union Masonic Lodge No. 106
8th March, 2013
Approximately 100 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a drinks reception |
This event will celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the formation of the Union Masonic Lodge No. 106 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 com munities’. |
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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Belfast Trad (Traditional Music and Dance Society) |
Belfast Trad Concert and Ceili
20th October, 2012
Approximately 200 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a drinks reception |
This event, which will also mark the rebranding of the organisation, will illustrate the Society’s commitment to the promotion and preservation of traditional music. It aims to highlight the Society’s outreach initiatives whilst demonstrating its success in attracting new members and celebrating its role in promoting and supporting Belfast as a tourist destination. This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership, Strong, Fair and Together’ and ‘Better support for people and com munities’. |
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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Organisation/ Body |
Event/Date - Number of Delegates/Guests |
Request |
Comments |
Recommendation |
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174 Trust |
Launch of ‘Together Stronger’ Programme
21st May, 2012
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 launch the ‘Together Stronger’ Programme, a community relations initiative which seeks to bring together the communities living around a city interface. The initiative aims to build the capacity and commitment of community leaders to undertake community relations work in partnership across the community divide. Furthermore, through greater interaction and cooperation amongst communities it aims to bring communities together with other relevant agencies to discuss and promote the regeneration of Carlisle Circus as a shared space and diversity hub. This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’, ‘Better support for people and communities’ and 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 £500 |
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Carers Northern Ireland |
Launch of Carers’ Week
19th June, 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 Carers’ Week, is an opportunity for the city to pay tribute to the vital role played by carers in contributing to those who require care throughout 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 tea/coffee and biscuits
Approximate cost £250 |
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Organisation/ Body |
Event/Date - Number of Delegates/Guests |
Request |
Comments |
Recommendation |
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Victim Support, Northern Ireland |
Volunteer Recognition Event
26th November, 2012
Approximately 60 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a drinks reception |
This event seeks to recognise the work of the volunteers who have played an important role in providing support to those who have been affected by crime. 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 £300 |
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Northern Ireland Environment Agency |
European Heritage Open Days 2012 Event
24th November, 2012
Approximately 150 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of tea/coffee and biscuits |
This event seeks to acknowledge the role of European Heritage Open Days in providing an opportunity for local people and tourists to see inside and learn about Belfast’s rich architectural heritage. The event will recognise those organisations who have opened their properties to the public as part of the Europe-wide event, European Heritage Open Days. This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘Better care for Belfast’s environment’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’. |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form tea/coffee and biscuits
Approximate cost £375 |
The Committee adopted the recommendations.