Councillors defer decision until after the May elections
A Belfast Council plan to spend £70,000 on a “giant bubble” has been held up after being questioned by elected representatives.
They involved a contract for up to £100,000 for six months, awarded to MCS Group, for Environmental Health Officers and Technical Support Officers to cover 24 hour shift rotas cover “for essential service delivery” within the Port Health Service. Among the responsibilities of these contracted workers will be the Irish Sea border Brexit trade checks.Councillors were asked to approve a 12 month contract for up to £2.
The Strategic Policy and Resources Committee report states, in its entirety on the contract: “The festival board decided that the unique design was best fitting to enhance the festival in an international setting with lots of social network opportunities to showcase Belfast’s most iconic landmarks and enhance the ambience and curiosity around Belfast’s Maritime Event offering.”
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