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Public Achievement

Let’s Talk About Europe Conference Reception

30th November, 2013

Approximately 120 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, Together’.

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

Improving Children’s Lives Conference Reception

20th February, 2014

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 Theme of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’.

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

Approximate cost £500

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Irish Professional Development in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Conference Reception

26th February, 2014

Approximately 60 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, Together’.

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

Approximate cost £300

Women in Business Northern Ireland Limited

International Business Women’s Conference 2014, Conference Reception

13th May, 2014

Approximately 500 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, Together’.

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

Campbell Collaboration Colloquium Conference Reception

17th June, 2014

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 Theme of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’.

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

Approximate cost £500

European Sociological Association

European Sociological Association Sociology of Religion Research Network

3rd September, 2014

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, Together’.

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

Approximate cost £500

British Association of Removers

British Association of Removers Conference Reception

22nd May, 2015

Approximately 200 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, Together’.

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

Science Shop 25th Anniversary Awards

23rd January, 2014

Approximately 50 attending

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

This event will highlight the exemplary work carried out between the two Universities to create the Northern Ireland Science Shop.  The event will award students for their work with community and voluntary organisations.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership - strong, fair, 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 £250

Centre for Competitive-ness

Ireland Excellence Awards

30th January, 2014

Approximately 250 attending

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

This event will seek to recognise organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors that have achieved success in the global market.  These organisations not only provide employment but also have an impact on the well being of the community.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership - strong, fair, 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

Abbey Gymnastics CIC (Community Interest Company)

Awards Presentation and Recognition of Volunteers Dinner

22nd February, 2014

Approximately 100 attending

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

This event will aim to recognise the contribution of volunteers within Abbey Gymnastics who give of their time freely.  Abbey Gymnastics is a truly cross?community group who bring together nationalities, ethnic groups and cultures from across the City.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership - strong, fair, 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

National Deaf Children’s Society

Young Authors and Artists Prize Day

6th May, 2014

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 celebrate and recognise the artistic achievements of deaf children and young people in the areas of creative writing and visual art.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership - strong, fair, 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 £325

Young Enterprise Northern Ireland

Young Enterprise Northern Ireland Innovation Awards

14th May, 2014

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

Railway Preservation Society of Ireland

50th Anniversary Dinner

13th September, 2014

Approximately 200 attending

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

This event will highlight the work carried out by the Railway Preservation Society in bringing people together.  It will highlight the activities, such as the trips on the special steam trains, which work create a bond across all sectors of the community.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership - strong, fair, 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

Polish Educational and Cultural Association

Polish Independence Day

17th November, 2013

Approximately 100 attending

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

This event will aim to highlight the positive contribution that the Polish community, the largest ethnic minority in Belfast, has made to the shared future of the city.  The event seeks to showcase the Polish culture to representatives from different communities and the province and will provide an opportunity for meaningful dialogue between members of the different communities.

 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 £250

Action on Hearing Loss

Signs and Songs Christmas Carol Service

9th December, 2013

Approximately 200 attending

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

This event seeks to celebrate the contribution of Action on Hearing Loss to the general life and well-being of the city.  This annual event, led by children from Jordanstown School for the deaf and visually impaired, will provide an opportunity to bring together people with a range of disabilities to celebrate Christmas.

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

Approximate cost £500

Belfast Healthy Cities

Roundtable Discussion on Achieving Healthy City Status for Belfast

10th January, 2014

Approximately 50 attending

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

This event will provide the opportunity for significant joint leadership for working towards achieving World Health Organisation European Healthy Status for the City of Belfast

Belfast City Council has been a partner of Belfast Healthy Cities since its inception in 1988 and holds the WHO Secretariat position.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’, ‘Better opportunities for success across the City’, ‘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 of tea, coffee and biscuits.

Approximate cost  £125

North Belfast Area Learning Community

Cross-community STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and CEIAG (Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Education) Event

22nd January, 2014

Approximately 600+ attending 

The use of the City Hall

This event will provide an opportunity for schools in the North of the City to come together and to witness first hand the opportunities which exist in the City for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership - strong, fair, together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.

The use of the City Hall

Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister

Equality and Human Rights Unit

2014 Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration

27th January, 2014

Approximately 400 attending

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

This event seeks to provide an opportunity to remember the victims of the Holocaust and of genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur and to reflect on the horrors of the past and the lessons to be learned.

In addition, the event aims to emphasise the importance of remembering those who have died and the sufferings of survivors with a view to learning from their experiences and seeking to improve the future for our young people.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, 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  £1,000

Extended Special Schools Cluster

Extended Special Schools Cluster

20th March, 2014

Approximately 500 attending

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

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 the provision of hospitality in the form of wine and soft drinks

Approximate cost £500

Belfast City Council, Parks and Leisure Department

City of Belfast International Rose Trials – Judges Reception and Dinner

26th July, 2014

Approximately 150 attending

The use of City Hall and the provision of Hospitality in the form of a Civic Dinner

The annual City of Belfast International Rose Trials will be held during Rose Week. The Trials are renowned worldwide for attracting international rose growers in addition to a significant number of visitors.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City Leadership, Strong, Fair and Together’.

The use of City Hall and the provision of Hospitality in the form of a Civic Dinner.

Approximate Cost £4,500

Law Society of Northern Ireland

The Law Society of Northern Ireland Council Dinner

19th September, 2014

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 provide an opportunity for representatives from the judiciary, business, voluntary and community sectors to come together to acknowledge the achievements of the Society.  The event aims to highlight best practice and to develop relations with key stakeholders.

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 wine and soft drinks

Approximate cost £500