Agenda item

Minutes:

            The Committee was advised that the undernoted requests for the use of the City Hall and provision of hospitality had been received:

 

Organisation/ Body

Event/Date - Number of Delegates/Guests

Request

Comments

Recommendation

British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society

Annual Scientific Meeting and Instructional Course Dinner

6th November, 2013

Approximately 250 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 event will take place within the city.

This event would contribute to the Council’s key theme of ‘City Leadership – strong, fair, 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

SIPTU

Equality Conference Evening Reception

4th December, 2012

Approximately 150 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 event will take place within the city.

This event would contribute to the Council’s key theme of ‘City Leadership – strong, fair, 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

Malachians Football Club

50th Anniversary Event

15th June, 2013

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 Malachians Football Club 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 red/white wine and soft drinks

Approximate cost £500

Harberton Special School

Extended Special Schools Cluster

12th March, 2013

Approximately 500 attending

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

This fashion show aims to showcase the talents of the children and young people from across the seven special schools in the Belfast area and to present awards in recognition of their hard work and achievements.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’ and in addition would contribute to the Council’s thematic area of Children and Young People.

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

 

Approximate cost £1,250

 

Young Social Innovators

 

 

 

 

 

“Speak Out” Event

1st March, 2013

Approximately 200 attending

 

 

 

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

 

This event aims to highlight the positive contribution that young people can make to their communities and will showcase the various projects they have taken part in and how these can help to improve the future 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 tea, coffee and biscuits

Approximate cost of £500

 

 

Barnardos Northern Ireland

Celebratory Event incorporating Book Launch

16th May, 2013

Approximately 150 attending

 

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

This event will celebrate the achievements of the young people who Barnardos have supported in their transfer from the care system to independent living.

During the event there will be a launch of a specially commissioned book charting the history of the Leaving Care Service.

This event would contribute to the Council’s key themes ‘City Leadership - strong, fair, together’ and of ‘Better support for people and communities’ and in addition would contribute to the Council’s thematic area of Children and Young People.

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

Approximate cost of £375

Belfast Hospital School

Night of Celebration for the pupils of Belfast Hospital School

10th December, 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 will celebrate the academic success of children who attend this special school and will recognise the courage, resilience and sheer hard work and determination of children who are unable to attend school due to their illnesses.

This event would contribute to the Council’s key theme of ‘City Leadership – strong, fair, together’ and ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’ and in addition would contribute to the Council’s thematic area of Children and Young People.

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

Approximate cost of £375

Young Enterprise Northern Ireland

Young Enterprise Northern Ireland Innovation Awards

9th May, 2013

Approximately 400 attending

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

This event will celebrate the achievements of a cross-section of young people from the community, many of whom have learning and physical disabilities.  The programme provides the opportunity to showcase the unique talents of the participants while clearly communicating that a lack of academic success does not equate to failure.

This event would contribute to the Council’s key themes ‘City Leadership - strong, fair, together’ and of ‘Better support for people and communities’ and in addition would contribute to the Council’s thematic area of Children and Young People.

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

Approximate cost of £1,000

 

            The Committee adopted the recommendations.

 

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