Video: PB one of the 'Big Ideas' from student-led think tank
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Participatory budgeting is one of 10 'Big Ideas' considered by a student-led think
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Our Place Our Plan: Whitehill - Online PB Results
/The Our Place Our Plan participatory budgeting process in Whitehill, South Lanarkshire has concluded, with £3500 is available through the South Lanarkshire Council’s Tackling Poverty Programme
Read MoreWatch: What’s next for PB in Scotland?
/View a video of our learning event on the future of PB after the pandemic.
Read MoreLocal and national government reaffirm commitment to 1% PB target
/PB Scotland is delighted that local and national government in Scotland have reaffirmed their commitment to meeting the target that 1% of local authority budget be decided by communities through participatory budgeting.
Read MoreTaking Participatory Budgeting Digital in Renfrewshire
/We recently spoke to Kellie Miller, Senior Policy Development Officer at Renfrewshire Council, about their response to developing PB processes for young people as part of their Celebrating Renfrewshire work.
Read MoreLearning event report: Participatory Budgeting in a Digital World
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Read about and watch this PB in a Digital World online workshop held on 18th November 2020
Read MorePB in Action: Leith, Carmarthen and Durham (USA)
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With the pandemic causing new challenges in carrying out participatory budgeting, we're highlighting how PB is continuing across Scotland, the UK and beyond.
PB happening near you? Get in touch and let us know.
Leith, Scotland
The long running £eith Chooses events will be taking place again in January 2021. Following a survey, it was decided to push ahead with online voting for the PB process.
There will be £46,000 available, with up to £5k per project, focusing on the themes of challenging food poverty and reducing isolation. Applications are open until 11 December.
Carmarthen, Wales
In Carmarthen, PB is being used to decide how £12,500 can be used to improve the opportunities for young adults and people who are vulnerable. Groups can apply and will be asked to carry out a video presentation to pitch their bid.
Everyone aged 10 and up can vote if they live in the local area, with voting taking place online on 28th November. This project funded by Dyfed Powys Police Crime and Commissioner.
Durham, USA
In Durham, North Carolina, USA, more than 10,000 residents voted in the first ever PB process in the city.
"PB Durham has been extremely successful by working closely alongside community partners. PB staff were able to identify community leaders in marginalized communities to better understand the needs of residents."
Event report: PB In a Digital World
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Read about our PB in a Digital World online workshop held on 25th August 2020.
Read MoreResilient Ferguslie Park hungry for more participation
/See how participatory budgeting has been used in Ferguslie Park and the impact its made to the local community.
Read MoreLearning event: Participatory Budgeting in a Digital World
/This online learning event will explore digital approaches to PB.
Read MorePeople Powered: New organisation supporting PB & more launches
/People Powered is a new organisation to support participatory democracy across the globe.
Read MoreOpinion: PB can give citizens a stake in the Covid-19 recovery
/Fiona Garven, SCDC Director, shares her thoughts on how we can use participatory budgeting to support our Covid-19 recovery
Read MorePupil Equity Fund guidance sees PB in focus
/The Scottish Government has published the guidance for the Pupil Equity Fund 2020-21, featuring a statement on how schools can use PB to engage children and young people in decision making.
Read MoreCelebrate Kilmarnock: Bounce Back Better
/In this piece, Tony Bone from Celebrate Kilmarnock reflects on how we can create a new normal of empowerment and participation in the wake of Covid-19.
Read MoreNow more than ever, we must trust our communities
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After the release of a £350 million Scottish Government fund to support welfare and wellbeing, David Reilly writes on the role of Participatory Budgeting in building trust, resilience and ensuing community priorities guide our new investments.
Read MoreGuide on digital participation in Europe
/Dutch organisations ‘Democratie in Actie, ‘Netwerk Democratie’ and the Like! project have developed a guide on local practices of digital participation in Europe.
Read MoreAyrshire Participatory Budgeting Toolkit
/The toolkit takes groups through all aspects of running a PB process, and includes useful example forms, flyers and evaluation sheets.
Read MoreLeith Chooses – a treasure trove of good practice
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Leith Chooses shows us community-led participatory budgeting at its best.
Read MoreOn the Way to Mainstreaming - Gorbals Ideas Fund
/Get an update on the great work of Gorbals Ideas Fund, a community-led PB initiative based in the Gorbals area of Glasgow.
Read MoreNew film profiles PB and 1% commitment
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A new film from COSLA and The Democratic Society profiles participatory budgeting and the COSLA / Scottish Government commitment that 1% of council budgets will be subject to PB by 2021.
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