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09/01/2017
Funding Secured For Citywide Tribunal Service
Funding of more than £50,000 has been secured for the Citywide Tribunal Service, Belfast City Council has announced.
It is understood that the Service, which provides free, confidential and independent advice to citizens, was under threat after its existing funding expired on 31 December.
Belfast City Council's Strategic Policy and Resources Committee unanimously agreed to make additional funding of £54,000 available to the organization until 31 March 2017.
Councillor John Hussey, Chair of the Committee, said: "There was a unanimous desire by all members to extend the current funding arrangement, in light of the invaluable work which the Service carries out across the city."
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It is understood that the Service, which provides free, confidential and independent advice to citizens, was under threat after its existing funding expired on 31 December.
Belfast City Council's Strategic Policy and Resources Committee unanimously agreed to make additional funding of £54,000 available to the organization until 31 March 2017.
Councillor John Hussey, Chair of the Committee, said: "There was a unanimous desire by all members to extend the current funding arrangement, in light of the invaluable work which the Service carries out across the city."
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