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Forum for Cities in Transition

Fifth Annual Gathering of Forum for Cities in Transition: Official Dinner

28th October, 2014

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 gathering 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

Chartered Accountants Ireland

Chartered Accountants Ireland Annual Meeting and Dinner 2015/2016

26th November, 2015

Approximately 500 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 meeting 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 – School of Economics

UKACC Conference Banquet

1st September, 2016

Approximately 200 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 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

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Belfast Trust Chairman’s Awards 2013

12th November, 2014

Approximately 200 attending

The use of the City Hall

These awards aim to recognise and celebrate innovation and service development by recognising ground?breaking health and social care projects taking place in the Trust. Winning projects are selected for their ability to bring real benefits to patients and clients of the Trust. 

The event meets the Council's Key Themes of ‘Better support for people and communities’ and ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’.

The use of the City Hall

Onus Training

5th Annual Award Ceremony

12th November, 2014

Approximately 100 attending

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

This event would seek to recognise the support that individuals and organisations can provide for anyone experiencing domestic abuse.  At the event Belfast City Council will be renewing their Gold Workplace Charter and it is hoped this will highlight how other organisations can become involved with this worthy cause.

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

Approximate Cost £250

Pharmacy Forum Northern Ireland

Rewarding Excellence Event 2014

20th November, 2014

Approximately 100 attending

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

This event seeks to recognise excellence within the profession.  It will also celebrate those who are starting their career in pharmacy by awarding Gold Medals to the overall top students. This event will aim to promote the important role Pharmacy has in Patient Centred Care.

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 provision of hospitality in the form of a pre-dinner drinks reception

Approximate Cost £500

Victim Support, Northern Ireland

Volunteer Recognition Event

24th November, 2014

Approximately 70 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 £175

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Silver Award Presentation

28th November, 2014

Approximately 500 attending

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

These awards aim to recognise the development of citizenship amongst young people and to acknowledge the newly found skills and talents which will enable them to develop and mature as individuals.

This event meets the Council's key themes of ‘Better support for people and communities’ 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 £1,250

Health and Social Care Board

Regional Social Work Awards Ceremony

5th March, 2015

Approximately  250 attending

The use of the City Hall

This event will seek to recognise those Social Workers who operate across a range of specialities and who have demonstrated outstanding service to the people of Belfast.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘Better support for people and communities’ and ‘Better services – listening and delivering’.

The use of the City Hall

Wellington College Belfast

25th Anniversary of Wellington College Gala Dinner

21st November, 2014

Approximately 250 attending

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

This event seeks to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Wellington College and to acknowledge its contribution to the general life and well?being of the city.

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

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

Approximate cost £500

Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (Northern Ireland Branch)

50th Anniversary Dinner

26th March, 2015

Approximately 300 attending

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

This event will seek to the 50th anniversary of the Institution and will acknowledge its contribution to the planning, design and construction of the transport infrastructure within the City.

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

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

Approximate cost £500

NICVA – Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action

Launch of Research into the Economic Impact of introducing a Living Wage in Northern Ireland

9th September, 2014

Approximately 50 attending

The use of the City Hall

This event will highlight the issue of the ‘Living Wage’ and will promote the social and economic benefits to be gained from paying a living wage.

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

The use of the City Hall

Falls Community Council

“Pieces of the Past Project” – Book Launch

29th September, 2014

Approximately 200 attending

The use of the City Hall

This event will highlight the project which brought together the experiences of communities within the City in the field of shared and contested histories. It is hoped that this collection will promote better understanding across the divisions.

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

The use of the City Hall

Royal National Institute of Blind People Northern Ireland

Launch of RNIB NI’s Children and Families Service

21st October, 2014

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 seek to highlight the varied services available to people with sight loss and their families together with providing an opportunity to come together with families and share vital information and support.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership – strong, fair, 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 tea, coffee and biscuits

Approximate cost £500

Law Centre (Northern Ireland)

Annual Social Justice Lecture

9th December, 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 highlight the ever growing problem of poverty and will examine ways of tackling this within our communities. The event will act as a follow-up to the successful Belfast City Council seminar in January 2013.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme 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

Women in Business Northern Ireland

Christmas Networking Dinner

18th December, 2014

Approximately 100 attending

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

This event will provide an opportunity for attendees to share best practice and discuss future initiatives and will adhere to Belfast City Council’s gender action plan and Women’s Steering Group agenda.

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

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

Approximate cost £500

Northern Ireland Science Festival

Turing Lecture

26th February, 2015

Approximately 500 attending

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

This event will provide an opportunity to promote Belfast as a city of knowledge.  It is hoped that the event and festival can act as an anchor in the branding of Belfast as a city in which technology supports and drives its daily operation and growth.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme 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 tea, coffee and biscuits

Approximate cost £1,250

Young Social Innovators

“Speak Out” Event

31st March, 2015

Approximately 300 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 £750