Minutes:
The Committee was advised that the undernoted requests for the use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality had been received:
Organisation/ Body |
Event/Date - Number of Delegates/Guests |
Request |
Comments |
Recommendation |
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Ulster University Business School |
Annual Conference for the Council for Hospitality Management Education 4th May, 2016 Approximately 180 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 |
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Belfast City Council, Parks and Leisure Department |
City of Belfast International Rose Trials – Judges Reception and Dinner 16th July, 2015 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 |
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St. Patrick’s Parish Trust |
“St. Patrick’s 200 years Past and Present” 9th March, 2015 Approximately 220 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 200th Anniversary of St. Patrick’s Church and to acknowledge its contribution to the general life and well?being of the city. This event will highlight the good relations which existed between the religious communities in the City and the financial support received from the Protestant Community for the building of St. Patricks. This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.
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The use of the City Hall and provision of hospitality in the form of tea/coffee and biscuits Approximate cost £550 |
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The Corrymeela Community |
“The Poet, The Peacemaker and the President” (celebrating 50 years of Reconciliation) 30th October, 2015 Approximately 450 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of Hospitality in the form of a drinks reception |
This event will celebrate 50 years of Corrymeela and its work in supporting communities all over Belfast through respite care. It will highlight the many projects undertaken by Corrymeela and will provide an opportunity to celebrate and share 50 years of reconciliation. 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 a drinks reception |
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Patient and Client Council |
Celebration and Prize-giving Event 30th April, 2015 Approximately 120 attending |
The use of City Hall |
This event will celebrate and recognise the contribution of the Patient and Client Council in gathering information which will help improve services for the community. 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 |
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Youth Philanthropy Initiative |
Go YPI Northern Ireland 2015 23rd June, 2015 Approximately 160 attending |
The use of the City Hall |
This event will celebrate the work undertaken by young people within their communities to research ways in which they can make a difference. The event will highlight how pupils develop their employability and teamwork skills while enhancing stronger connections within their communities. 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 |
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IN! Magazine |
The IN! Awards 13th June, 2015 Approximately 400 attending |
The use of the City Hall |
This event aims to promote and celebrate the positive achievements of Northern Ireland’s leaders in the fields of sport, music, fashion and film & television. This event will recocognise individuals from the aforementioned fields who have excelled and promoted Northern Ireland both nationally and internationally. 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 |
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Glortha Aduaidh/ Northern Voices |
Glortha Aduaidh/ Northern Voices Peace III Event 17th February, 2015 Approximately 120 attending |
The use of the City Hall |
This event will celebrate the official closure of this Peace III project and the launch of the radio and television documentary series which looks at the socisl impact of the City’s troubled past from all perspectives. 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 |
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Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment |
Speak Up 24th February, 2015 Approximately 50 attending |
The use of the City Hall |
This event will highlight the problems experienced by so-called “whistleblowers” and encourage people to speak out about possible wrong-doing. This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’. |
The use of the City Hall |
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Malaysia and You Belfast 2015 |
Malaysia and You Belfast Night 2015 8th March, 2015 Approximately 350 attending
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The use of the City Hall |
Malaysian Night 2015 is the climax event of a week long programme called Malaysia and You 2015. This programme consists of a series of events which includes a mini charity carnival, sports tournament, interactive bazaar and ends with a formal dinner which the organisers wish to take place in the City Hall. The aim of the programme is to promote cultural diversity, encourage charity activity and also to forge closer relationships between Malaysians and the citizens of Belfast. This event would contribute to the Council’s key themes ‘City Leadership - strong, fair, together’ and of ‘Better support for people and communities’. |
The use of the City Hall |
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Atlantic Youth Trust |
Tall Ships Belfast Ball 18th April, 2015 Approximately 400 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a drinks reception |
This event provide the opportunity to raise awareness of tall ships races and celebrate the return of the tall ships to Belfast for an historic third time. This event would contribute to the Council’s key themes ‘Better opportunities for success across the City’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’. |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a drinks reception Approximate cost £500 |
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Confederation of British Industry |
CBI Northern Ireland Council Meeting 15th September, 2015 Approximately 50 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of appropriate hospitality |
This event will provide the opportunity to bring together business leaders to discuss the business needs and future expansion of industry in 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’. |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of appropriate hospitality Approximate cost £500 |
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Royal Town Planning Institute Northern Ireland |
Annual Dinner 23rd April, 2015 Approximately 100 attending |
The use of the City Hall |
This event will highlight the work of RTPI, one of the leading training providers in the field of Town Planning and for this reason the City Hall has hosted their conferences in the past. Belfast City Council and RTPI have both benefitted due to the long relationship enjoyed by both parties. This event would contribute to the Council’s key themes ‘City Leadership - strong, fair, together’ and of ‘Better support for people and communities’. |
The use of the City Hall |
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The Committee adopted the recommendations.
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