Council Archives - Event Decor Supply

Posted on 5 September 2022 by admin

Council hosts a range of FREE events for European Heritage Open Days 2022 – Fermanagh & Omagh District Council

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has organised a number of free events as part of this year’s European Heritage Open Days (EHOD). Taking place on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September 2022, EHOD is an annual celebration of local architecture, history and culture across Northern Ireland. This year’s theme focuses on Sustainable Heritage; Learn, Use and Enjoy.

Get out and about in Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark with a Guided Walk at Gortmaconnell or enjoy a history bike ride at Old Castle Archdale in Fermanagh. Discover some of the sites and stories of Fermanagh’s Medieval Lough Erne Pilgrimage Route at an interesting talk at Enniskillen Castle. Why not take a guided tour of Cole’s Monument or a walking tour of Enniskillen as Gaeilge with Tursa Inis Ceithleann?

In Omagh, you can enjoy a Historic Buildings walk and talk which includes an open door look inside the Provincial Bank Building to find out about the building’s past and its future plans. Find out more about the post glacial landscapes of the Sperrins on an interesting and active bus trip around the southern Sperrrins, and children will love the Forage Walk at Ecclesville Demesne in Fintona.

Still to come, look out for ‘Meet the Giant’ walking tours – an opportunity to walk to the Mullaghcarn summit and meet the new Guardian of the Sperrins. The walking tours will be delivered in English and Irish language.

Speaking about the programme, Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Barry McElduff said;

“I am delighted that the Council (FODC) is actively participating in European Heritage Open Days 2022.

This annual event provides an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to explore the built and natural heritage of the District through specially organised events.

This year’s theme focusses on sustainability and how our historical sites can be more environmentally friendly, which is important in the context of Climate Change.

The Council (FODC) is committed to ensuring that our natural and built heritage is cherished, sustainably managed and accessible. The European Heritage Open Days provide an opportunity to achieve this and ensure that our heritage is preserved for future generations.

I would encourage everyone to take advantage of the European Heritage Open Days weekend to explore some of the heritage of our District.”

Admission to all events and activities is free of charge but booking is essential.

The full programme of events is available at www.fermanaghomagh.com

Posted on 6 July 2022 by admin

Prince Edward County Council shoots down new special events by-law

Prince Edward County Council shoots down new special events by-law | Quinte News

Event organisers interested in staging an event which will help the community reconnect are invited to submit their applications for Council’s 2022-2023 Events Sponsorship funding round now. Applications close on Friday 8 July 2022. Photo supplied.

With disasters like fires, floods and pandemics, still smouldering in our recent memory, Tweed Shire Council wants to know if you have an event that will help the Tweed community reconnect and celebrate after tough times?

Council says that event organisers are encouraged to consider applying for Tweed Shire Council’s 2022-2023 Events Sponsorship funding round to stage an event and give people the opportunity to re-connect and celebrate.

Council has previously supported a range of events including sport, food, music and the arts.

The 2022-2023 Events Sponsorship funding round is now open and will close at midnight on Friday, 8 July, 2022.

Council’s Events Officer Kerrie McConnell said the sponsorship round gives people the opportunity to revisit the idea of a live event. ‘With gatherings few and far between over the last couple of years, it is time for us to start to re-connect safely with our community through events,’ says Ms McConnell.

Applications must be from an incorporated body or an event that has a sponsor who will accept legal and financial responsibility for the event.

Before completing the application form, Councul asks that you read the Events Sponsorship Policy on Council’s website and register on SmartyGrants to view the Events Sponsorship Guidelines, as they outline the core eligibility criteria and conditions of funding.

Council will consider eligible applications at its meeting in August. Full or partial or no funding may be recommended by Council and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

For further information and to apply, visit the Council website for information on Event funding and sponsorship or call Council’s Events Officer, Kerrie McConnell on 02 6670 2735.

Posted on 28 June 2022 by admin

Parksville council considers funding for BC Culture Days events – Parksville Qualicum Beach News

Parksville council will take some time to review a sponsorship request by the Oceanside Community Arts Council (OCAC) to support area BC Culture Days activities this fall.

OCAC proposed five events, including a Ukrainian cultural festival, an art banner treasure hunt, a collaborative art exhibition, the Bedazzled Bra Breast Cancer Awareness Project and a film festival. BC Culture Days runs Sept. 23 to Oct. 16.

Hosting five events would designate Parksville as a hub and make it eligible for additional marketing, publicity and media coverage provided by Culture Days National, according to a presentation by Jennifer Bate, McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) executive director.

Bate said the event planners hope the Island Shorts film festival will engage local young filmmakers.

“This is a festival that will be of interest to young people that create TikTok short videos,” she said, during council’s June 20 regular meeting. “We’ve got two amazing judges.”

The plan is to award the top three films, as well as the ‘People’s Choice’. The winners will be announced on Oct. 17 and screened at the MAC, according to Bate. The festival’s theme is to be determined.

Council voted to defer the item to its next regular meeting on July 4, to allow members more time to consider the proposal.

The budget for all five events, including administrative and advertising costs, is $25,940, according to Bate’s presentation. Bate added the budget items were divided so that if OCAC does not receive the full requested amount, it could cancel one of the events, if necessary.

A motion by Coun. Marilyn Wilson to support the project with council contingency funds was defeated.

“I think the community really does need some more arts and culture,” Wilson said. “I think we’ve been locked away so long and this is a really interesting, healthy project that I think will stimulate a lot of minds and bring a lot of people to Parksville.”

Coun. Teresa Patterson asked if grant funding was available.

The city’s chief administrative officer, Keeva Kehler, said the COVID Relief Grant-In-Aid Program funding has been used up, but there is an option to use the council contingency fund of $25,000 a year. Kehler added very little, if any, of that fund has been used so far this year.

Coun. Adam Fras said the event plans look good, but he would rather defer the item to the next meeting to allow more time for consideration.

Fras’s motion passed with Wilson and Patterson opposed.

kevin.forsyth@pqbnews.com

Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Arts and culture City Council Parksville

Posted on 27 June 2022 by admin

Rain event, transit masking, STC wellness centre highlight Saskatoon city council | Globalnews.ca

The response to last week’s rain event was a big topic at Saskatoon city council Monday afternoon.

“In the 24 hours from the beginning of the storm over 1,200 calls were recieved at the customer care centre, with 114 that required service,” said Angela Gardiner, general manager with Utilities and Environment.

Mayor Charlie Clarke said a lot of credit should be given to the city for the rain event response,

“It’s a moment worth celebrating for the city to be able to do that and I think lots of people I’ve talked to have said good on the city for that” said Mayor Clarke.

Councillor Bev Dubois put forward a motion seconded by councillor Donauer for an investigative device that could signal to drivers not to proceed under overpasses when water or snow gets to a dangerous depth.

Story continues below advertisement

Councillor Loewen put forward a motion also seconded by councillor Donauer to receive information back and to be transparent about what is learned about our infrastructure.

The motions carried unanimously.

Masking on city transit was another topic of discussion.

Saskatoon Fire delivered the June COVID-19 update, with the motion of the information be received being moved by councillor Jeffries and seconded by councillor Gersher.

The update recommended masking continue to be mandatory on transit on a month-to-month basis.

Councillor David Kirton motioned to make masks optional, and council agreed.

Councillors Gough, Loewen, and Gersher were the only one to oppose the move.

Council plans to re-visit mandatory masking on transit in the fall.

The STC Wellness Centre’s temporary location also stirred up a lot of talk at council.

Council looked at several different options for the STC to have outdoor space and decided moved a motion to use the sidewalk in front of the building.

Story continues below advertisement

The option is temporary and will be revisited at the end of October.

Council also brought up the residential speed limit review program, a program proposed by councillor Kirton several months ago.

The program would entail volunteers working with police to track speeders.

Council passed the motion, sending it to the Board of Police Comissioners for more information.

The board will report back with more information at a later date.

Posted on 23 June 2022 by admin

Events, decisions, and reports at City Council for the week of June 20, 2022

June 23 2022 –

Vancouver City Council met this week with some members joining electronically and others in person, to hear and discuss a variety of topics during Council, and Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities.

Tuesday, June 21

This week’s Council began with Mayor Kennedy Stewart giving remarks on and reading the National Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation. This was followed by the approval of the following reports and referral reports on consent:

After that, the Council approved the following reports:

Council approved By-laws 1 to 46 (16 MB), then the following Administrative Motions and Council Members’ Motions:

Council Members’ Motion Street Care, Not Street Sweeps: Ending Daily Displacement in Vancouver (26 KB) was referred to staff for consideration and response in the planned upcoming report to Council.

The following motions were referred to the Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities on Wednesday, June 22, 2022:

Council also approved two new business items:

Requests for Leaves of Absence
Provincial Apology for Sixties Scoop

On Tuesday evening, a Public Hearing was held where Council approved:

Heritage Designation – 347 West Pender Street, Hartney Chambers was withdrawn on June 14, 2022.

Wednesday, June 22

The Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities began with the approval of Contract Award for the Provision of Mobility Services and Devices for the City of Vancouver (51 KB) on consent.

The Standing Committee then approved the following reports and referred motions:

A Council meeting was convened immediately following the Standing Committee meeting, approving the recommendations and actions of the preceding Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities.

Thursday, June 23

A Public Hearing will convene on Thursday, June 23 at 6 pm, for Council to consider the following agenda items:

The next regular Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 5 at 9:30am.

Find agendas and meeting reports

Posted on 7 June 2022 by admin

Council gives green light for another special events venue in Guelph/Eramosa

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Another farm in Guelph/Eramosa has been given the green light from council to operate as a seasonal special events venue.

On June 6, council approved a zoning bylaw amendment for CJ Equestrian Centre and CJ Country Events, located at 5725 6th Line, which would allow the venue as a secondary business to the main agricultural use.

The site is currently operating as an equestrian farm and seasonal camp.

Permitting existing structures to also be utilized as an events venue would accommodate events such as weddings, receptions and workshops, the report to council noted.

The approved request will allow CJ Equestrian to host events of up to 180 people from March 1 to Dec. 31, despite recommendations from county and township planners to cap attendance at 140 and limit the season to April to November.

The applicants also requested an increase to the maximum gross area of all associated buildings and structures from 327 square metres to 650 square metres.

MHBC planner Pierre Chauvin, on behalf of the applicant, referred to the amendments as “red line revisions,” asking council to approve the changes as they reflect the centre’s vision for its operations.

“Not every on-farm diversified use is the same,” Chauvin said.

“They all have different nuances, different ways of operating and certainly, CJ Equestrian is one of them.”

Applicant Lyssa Caine added the centre hosts its events around its own farming activities and being able to spread events throughout the year would give them more flexibility.

“We are the farmers and we do want to protect our farming operations for generations to come,” she told council.

“As such we are requesting these items above out of not only the experience and the knowledge, but also to help our future generations with balancing out farming and on-farm diversified uses.”

Mayor Chris White said the numbers were a good compromise from what was initially brought forward,

He described the township as having a “pro-business council,” noting it’s good for the community.

“What we do here, [sets precedent] and everybody’s got to be on a level playing field,” White said.

“The intention here is to make sure that it’s secondary, protects the neighbours, doesn’t set bad precedence.”

White added, “That said, there seems to be a reasonable compromise here that some of the original numbers you may have wanted, we kind of sought out a middle ground here.”

Council received the planning report and approved the zoning amendment, making CJ Equestrian the second business now permitted to operate as a seasonal on-site venue in the township.

Last June, council approved a site plan approved Thatcher Farms as a special events venue.