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St. Mary’s University College Belfast

Global Studies Association Annual Conference 2016

30th June, 2016

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 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

Adapt NI

Adapt Legacy Awards

16th January, 2015

Approximately 75 attending

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

This event will highlight the ethos of better access to premises and promote the various services on offer to organisations.  Hosting this event will highlight the socially inclusive nature of the City Hall and present it as a model of good practice for Civic Buildings striving to improve and reconcile accessibility with heritage and conservation requirements.

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 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 £190

Belfast Community Sports Development Network

Sheer SKILL (Sporting Knowledge Igniting Lifelong Learning) Celebration

24th March, 2015

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 recognise the opportunity for greater learning through the value of sport and community engagement.  Since its inception many of the young people who have graduated have gained full and part-time employment within the sports and youth work sector across the City.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, 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 tea, coffee and biscuits

Approximate cost £250

Chartered Institute of Personnel Development

Chartered Institute of Personnel Development Northern Ireland Awards2015

14th May, 2015

Approximately 250 attending

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

This event will provide the opportunity to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in HR and the impact HR has on business success.  Categories include the HR Professional of the Year award, the CIPD Chairman's Special Achievement award and the Outstanding HR Student of the Year.

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 a drinks reception

Approximate cost £500

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Volunteer Services

Belfast Trust Volunteer Awards

2nd June, 2015

Approximately 100 attending

The use of the City Hall

The Belfast Trust has approximately 300 volunteers who support existing services in a variety of roles.

This event seeks to recognise the contribution made by the volunteers in supporting service delivery in both acute and community settings.

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 services – listening and delivering’.

The use of the City Hall

Gerry Rogan Initiative Trust

GRIT Achievement Awards

8th June, 2016

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 young people through the Grit Rey programme.  Grit Rey aims to support, motivate and encourage young disadvantaged and at risk people in making the right choices for their future.

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

Approximate cost £1,000

City of Belfast School of Music

50th Anniversary of City of Belfast School of Music

21st March, 2015

Approximately 500 attending

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

This event seeks to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the City of Belfast School of Music 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

Department for Culture, Arts and Leisure

DCAL – Outline of priorities and opportunities

18th December, 2014

Approximately 200

Use of the City Hall

This event aims to provide a platform for the Minister and staff of the Department to consider its work over the past twelve months as well as focus on the priorities and opportunities for the next twelve months. 

Much of the event will showcase the vibrancy and ambition of Belfast, by specifically focusing on the legacy of the World Police and Fire Games in 2013; the major capital investment in three Belfast stadia - Casement Park, Ravenhill and Windsor Park; and the opportunities and challenges presented through the Creative Industries Innovation Fund.

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

Use of the City Hall