Participatory
Budgeting
The Participatory Budgeting Works Project is a collaborative effort to raise awareness of and advocate for Participatory Budgeting (PB) across the region. For those who are interested in developing a PB project expert training and support can be provided.
The project is co-ordinated by Community Places and includes a range of organisations from the public, community and voluntary sector working together to create an enabling and supportive environment for Participatory Budgeting.
What is PB?
Participatory Budgeting can be described as “Local People deciding how to allocate part of a public budget.”
Case Studies
We want to map and celebrate all the PB Projects that are happening right across the region.
Charter
As each PB process is unique, the purpose of the Charter is to offer guiding points to support you to plot and navigate your own PB course.
Resources
Explore our free collection of downloadable resources.
Training
PB Works can offer training and tailored support to help you design and plan a PB Process. Get in touch with us to discuss your needs.
Get in Touch
If you are interested in getting involved or would like to find out more about the project please contact Louise O’Kane at Community Places.
How to get involved:
We provide a range of expert advice and support services to community groups, councils and statutory agencies who are interested in Participatory Budgeting including:
- guiding and mentoring groups through a PB process
- capacity building to share accumulated expertise and learning on how PB has been successful in other jurisdictions and how increased community involvement in decision making has made a real difference
- help with planning and designing a PB process (including advice on applying PB principles and learning from others)
- facilitating networking opportunities to allow interested people to meet and learn from others’ experiences of PB
Other Services
Community Engagement
Unlocking community potential through meaningful engagement and collaboration.
Community Planning
Supporting Community Planning through collaboration, partnership and action.