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Dog fouling campaign
We're asking residents to help us clamp down on dog fouling by reporting it.
La Bohème
Watch classic opera, La Bohème via the City Hall big screen at 7.30pm on Thursday 17 May. Free entry.
Olympic Torch Relay celebrations

Free tickets for our Olympic Torch Relay celebrations will be available from 10am on Tuesday 15 May.
Music in the Parks
From May to September our parks are jam packed with musical performances for you to enjoy.
Blue Peter at Ormeau Park
Apply for tickets for your chance to be in the audience of Blue Peter's live show.
Recycling centres
Palmerston Road recycling centre is closed for essential maintenance.
Litter fine increase
The fine for dropping litter has increased to £80.
Contact information
Telephone: 028 9032 0202
Textphone: 028 9027 0405
Email: generalenquiries@belfastcity.gov.uk
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Friday: 9am - 4.30pm
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- A `Headway` start in park
- HARTE awards ceremony at City Hall
- Belfast becomes `Age Friendly`
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Job vacancies
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- Assistant Community Development Officer Part-time (Two permanent posts) Scale 4
- Business Administrator (Scale 4)
- Architectural Technologist (SO2)
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