PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING - MOVING TOWARDS THE MAINSTREAM

LOCAL AUTHORITY CLUSTER LEARNING EVENTS JUNE 2018

Following on from the initial round of Local Authority ‘PB Cluster’ workshops in late Autumn 2017, we are now running a second round of workshops to take place towards the end of June 2018. These workshops are supported by the Scottish Government and COSLA, and represent a valuable opportunity for Local Authorities to consider how best to develop mainstream models of Participatory Budgeting.

Comments from attendees at the first round of events included:

Very interesting, informative – and useful contacts made.
Case studies were helpful to inform future planning.
A valuable space to reflect on where we are and feel supported to move forward.
Helped to develop more knowledge and understanding from other LA areas.
A very worthwhile discussion.

Since the last round of cluster meetings, significant progress towards developing mainstream PB programmes has been made.

The aim of the workshops is to bring together representatives from Local Authorities to informally exchange their experiences, learning and of course the challenges around implementing mainstreaming participatory budgeting.

Dates and venues for the meetings confirmed so far:

Some LA areas had difficulty attending specific venues or dates. We’ve simplified the process by advertising all the dates/venues and asking you all to ‘self-select’ which event would be the easiest to attend. To facilitate future networking we suggest you go to the closest venue wherever possible.

Troon: 21st June
Walker Hall, Municipal Buildings, South Beach, Troon KA10 6EF
Stirling: 22nd June
Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1DE
Aberdeen: 27th June
Rosemount Community Centre, Belgrave Terrace, Aberdeen AB25 2NS
Musselburgh: 27th June
Old Town Hall, High Street, Musselburgh, EH21 7BZ.
NB: This venue can only be accessed by a staircase.
Motherwell: 28th June
Civic Centre, Windmillhill St, Motherwell ML1 1AB
Dundee: 29th June
Committee Room 1, City Chambers,14-16 City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BD

Start and finish times of meetings may vary but in general will be between 10am and 3pm (and lasting around 4 hours).

Attendance is free. Each authority would be responsible for selecting the most appropriate people to attend and cover their own travel expenses, circulate information internally and release staff to take part. A team of 3-4 people per authority is ideal.

As time is short a quick response through the eventbrite booking site would be welcome, especially in case certain events prove particularly popular.

Please register the place(s) you need for your authority at the most appropriate venue(s).

We will contact you with follow-up venue details, draft agenda, confirm participants, and other essential information closer the time.

MOVING TOWARDS THE MAINSTREAM - PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING LEARNING EVENTS