Forms of Mini-publics: An Introduction to deliberative innovations in democratic practice
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A paper introducing a range of democratic innovations known as ‘mini-publics’.
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Poverty Alliance Annual Conference 2017
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Campaigning for Change: Learning from the Past to Shape the Future
Read MoreWorkshop: Collaborating to progress Open Government in Scotland
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A joint workshop between the Scottish Government and Open Government Network on 31st August 2017, from 13:00 – 16:00 in Edinburgh.
Read MoreWatch: Church of Scotland animation explains PB
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This video from the Church of Scotland is a great way to quickly explain what participatory budgeting is and how it works.
Read MorePPIW Report Publication: Participatory Budgeting
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The Welsh Government is exploring the role Participatory Budgeting (PB) could play in the Welsh Government budget highlighted in a new report.
Read MoreScotland’s Community Choices Programme to support Participatory Budgeting
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In this blog, Kathleen Glazik, the Policy Manager for the Scottish Government’s Community Empowerment Team in Edinburgh, goes on to highlight the key principle of Scotland’s strategic approach and the progress of PB in Scotland.
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Your Voice – Young Choice: Participatory Budgeting in North Glasgow
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Over 600 votes were placed on 11 local projects, resulting in £60k in grant awards.
Read MoreScotland’s 2017 Subnational Action Plan
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A pilot program consisting of 15 subnational governments with action plans to open up government throughout 2017.
Read MoreParticipatory Budgeting UK: Two free events to inspire you this autumn
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Free to attend and taking place at the Manchester Metropolitan University, up to 70 people will gather on the afternoon of the 18th September 2017.
Read MoreCitizen engagement in politics and policymaking
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In April 2017, Populus’s Claudia Chwalisz wrote a report on behalf of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy about citizen engagement in politics and policymaking to present to a delegation of Ukrainian MPs in Kiev.
Read MoreHow the French do Participatory Budgeting!
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A delegation from Fife and Glasgow, with the support of What Works Scotland, had the unique opportunity to visit Paris in December 2016 to learn about how Participatory Budgeting is being delivered at their scale.
Read MoreTroon Locality Decides!
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Do you ran a community group, activity or service in Troon, Barassie, Muirhead, Dundonald or Loans? Now's your chance to secure up to £1,000 to help make a difference in your local community and decide which other community projects should be funded. Submit your application TODAY!
Read MoreCo-Production and Participatory Budgeting
/A learning event exploring the relationship between co-production, pb and commissioning processes through real examples about what works in co-producing budgets.
Read MoreDigital PB Case Studies
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These case studies by Demsoc capture key learning points from Scotland's early exploration of digital tools to support participatory processes at a local level.
Read MoreFood Glorious Food- Local residents have their say
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Local residents have their say on how money is spent on a number of projects in their community, thanks to a new participatory budgeting initiative launched by Midlothian Council.
Read MoreScottish Community Safety Network Practice Sharing Event
/Booking is now open for this practice sharing event where you will consider and discuss presentations on current and emerging community safety themes.
Read MoreGlasgow’s PB Evaluation Toolkit
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This toolkit is intended to support any individual or group organising a PB activity to plan how to evaluate their PB process, and to collate the evidence and information required.
Read MorePB Funding Platform Available
/Young Scot would like to a highlight a terrific opportunity available around the inclusion of young people in the participatory budgeting process.
Read MoreCornerstone House PB project for Cumbernauld
/On 31 March 2017 Cornerstone House Centre Cumbernauld hosted the final PB event where 21 local community groups shared £24,000.
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