With Participatory Budgeting slowly coming back to our communities following lockdown and effort being made toward the 1% Mainstream PB Agreement - how do we grow and expand PB in the next 5 years?
Read MoreOn 18th November 2021 more than 60 participants attended this online workshop to explore the PB Strategic Framework. This report summaries the event and the inputs from our contributors.
Read MoreOn the 8th June 2021 Demsoc and SCDC brought together PB Scotland members and developers of online democracy tools to discuss how they can be used for PB processes in Scotland.
Read MoreWe are inviting you to a workshop about moving ‘Community Digital PB’ forward with practical tools and learning from others.
Read MoreParticipatory budgeting is one of 10 'Big Ideas' considered by a student-led think
Read MoreThe 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 MoreView a video of our learning event on the future of PB after the pandemic.
Read MorePB 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 MoreWe 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 MoreRead about and watch this PB in a Digital World online workshop held on 18th November 2020
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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.
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.
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.
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."
Read about our PB in a Digital World online workshop held on 25th August 2020.
Read MoreSee how participatory budgeting has been used in Ferguslie Park and the impact its made to the local community.
Read MoreThis online learning event will explore digital approaches to PB.
Read MorePeople Powered is a new organisation to support participatory democracy across the globe.
Read MoreFiona Garven, SCDC Director, shares her thoughts on how we can use participatory budgeting to support our Covid-19 recovery
Read MoreThe 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 MoreIn 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 MoreAfter 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 MoreDutch organisations ‘Democratie in Actie, ‘Netwerk Democratie’ and the Like! project have developed a guide on local practices of digital participation in Europe.
Read MoreParticipatory budgeting in Scotland.
Participatory budgeting (PB) is a way for people to have a direct say in how local money is spent.
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