The PB Network has produced two in the first of a series of policy briefs. These short introductions to Participatory Budgeting are designed to highlight opportunities to develop more meaningful citizen engagement. The two new briefings are on; Citizen Led Commissioning, through using a PB Matrix, a way of embedding PB into public sector budget… Read More
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Message from Sue Ritchie, Chair of the PB Network
There’s lots happening in the world of PB lately with new reports recommending it is used in health and policing. We already have some good examples of it being used in these parts of the public sector so it will be great to watch that extend over the next few years. As you will know… Read More
Report of January 2014 Participatory Budgeting Network meeting
On the 27th January around 35 people gathered for a day of presentations and discussions around building effective and innovative participatory budgeting experiences in the UK. Key messages emerged around building the network’s communication strategy and moving towards becoming pro-active in seeking funding and partnerships. Susan Ritchie will be the new acting chair for the… Read More
Participatory Budgeting Network’s new Chair asks for your support
At our January meeting we announced Susan Ritchie as the new chair of the PB network. Susan introduces herself below: "A big hello to the PB network from me – it is such a pleasure to take on this role and help take the network forward. A huge thank you to Davy Jones, my predecessor,… Read More
Values, Principles and Standards for Participatory Budgeting
We have uploaded a copy of the PB Unit’s Values, principles and standards for PB. This was produced with the aim to clarify and embed the values, principles and standards for PB into local initiatives. The full document – called Unpacking the Values – contains tables for PB programme organizers to identify how their initiative… Read More
Participatory Budgeting Network Meet-up, London, 27 January 2014
Our 4th network meeting will be an especially significant one. You will be able to hear about the latest developments in Participatory Budgeting(PB) in the UK, join engaging workshops, meet leading experts, and add your support to one of the most interesting and effective innovations in participatory democracy. Taking place in the Board Room of… Read More
Terms of Reference for PB Network
The PB Network held its first meeting in September 2012, when a small steering group was elected to guide its evolution. In December 2012 they agreed the first Terms of Reference for the PB Network. It was intended to review the Terms of Reference in January 2014. At our January 2014 meeting a new and… Read More
Report of PB Network meet-up, Durham, 1 October 2013
The PB Network hosted its autumn network gathering in the historic North East market town of Durham on 1 October 2013. The venue was the main hall of the newly refurbished Durham Town Hall. We heard presentations on the latest developments in Participatory Budgeting (PB) in the UK, held engaging workshops and debates on mainstreaming… Read More
The People’s Budget: US insights as an opportunity for British action (report)
Scottish Minister Derek MacKay (centre) met with Joe Moore and Josh Lerner during their visit to the Scottish Parliament – just one of the many politicians and senior officers involved in the exchange. Download the report on the USA PB exchange visit to the UK in April 2013 (PDF)
Podcast from the Young Foundation: The People’s Budget – US insights
The People’s Budget – US insights as an opportunity for British action Date: 24 April 2013 Time: 13.00 – 14.00 Venue: The Young Foundation, 18 Victoria Park Square, London E2 9PF Grounded in the idea of devolving power amongst communities, participatory budgeting (PB) means directly involving local people in making decisions on the spending and priorities for a… Read More