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Role of women in council examined24 May 2013
A new publication looks at the role of women on Belfast City Council over the past 40 years.
Employers receive results with Investors in People24 May 2013
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has commended the latest Investors in People group programme venture with Belfast City Council.
Lord Mayor supports call for more women leaders
23 May 2013
Belfast`s Lord Mayor Alderman Gavin Robinson has said more needs to be done to encourage women into politics and leadership roles in Northern Ireland.
Jam at Bridges Urban Sports Park
23 May 2013
Urban sports enthusiasts are being invited to a competition jam at Belfast`s Bridge`s Urban Sport Park to mark its second birthday.
Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival takes place this weekend23 May 2013
Belfast`s close links with the sea will once again be celebrated this weekend, when the city hosts the 2013 Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival.
Belfast maps out its future with stunning 3-D digital model of the city22 May 2013
A 3D model has been produced to map out the impact of future city developments.
Festival shows how arts can enrich our lives as we get older 21 May 2013
Seniors `imagine the arts` in preparation for two-day festival at Waterfront.
Community mural brightens up west Belfast 21 May 2013
An area of Lenadoon has been transformed thanks to a local artist and the city council.
Lord Mayor hosts special gathering of city leaders20 May 2013
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Gavin Robinson, has hosted a special meeting of his counterparts to celebrate a landmark in the local tourism industry.
Lord Mayor abseils in aid of charity18 May 2013
Lord Mayor abseils down Belfast building to raise funds for charity
Council`s £1.25 million windfall to community projects in Belfast16 May 2013
Community groups across Belfast have been given a major financial boost as part of a £5m Local Investment Fund.
`Start Up` business event at City Hall
15 May 2013
Local entrepreneurs or people planning to start their own business will get essential help and guidance, thanks to a ‘one-stop shop` event in the City Hall this June.
2013 Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival launched14 May 2013
Belfast`s close links with the sea will once again be celebrated at the end of this month, when the city hosts the 2013 Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival.
Queen’s leads €5M European effort to ReNEW approach to waste
13 May 2013
Council supports university research project on waste management.
Park walk with a purpose13 May 2013
Belfast`s annual Park Mile Walk on Saturday, 25 May is encouraging people to walk for a purpose - and help raise funds for the Children`s MRI Scanner Appeal at the Royal Hospital.
Continental Market returns to Belfast10 May 2013
The ever popular Belfast Continental Market returns to not just one but two locations in the city over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.
Countdown on for Global India Week in Belfast9 May 2013
Belfast will celebrate and bolster its business and cultural links to India, when it hosts `Global India Week` in the city this June.
City Hall celebrations to mark Freedom of City for Dame Mary Peters 8 May 2013
Hundreds of schoolchildren joined Dame Mary Peters in celebrating her ‘Freedom of the City` at a showcase event in Belfast`s city centre this morning.
Belfast Blitz Victims Memorial refurbished3 May 2013
The council has completed a £30,000 refurbishment of a granite memorial stone in City Cemetery.
Eco-home household leads the way in recycling3 May 2013
Student household leads by example by signing up to eco-home initiative.
Belfast comes out fighting to promote boxing1 May 2013
The city council has unveiled a £600,000 investment and 10 year strategy to promote the sport.
Council launches Product Development Competition1 May 2013
Budding artisan businesses or students of craft and design in Belfast could have a unique opportunity to showcase their products in the city centre at the Belfast Welcome Centre.
Minister praises city council for project to tackle derelict sites29 April 2013
The Environment Minister Alex Attwood has praised Belfast City Council for its work to tackle derelict buildings.
Belfast UK`s friendliest city for older people
25 April 2013
Belfast has been named as the friendliest city for seniors in a UK-wide survey.
Over £1 million EU funding for COMET area 25 April 2013
A Business Boot Camp for young entrepreneurs to start their business and an initiative for existing businesses to help them expand into new markets have received European Union funding
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